Legendary Artist Crowned 'Best Female Country Singer Of All Time'

Women in country have played a significant role in shaping the genre for decades.

Many are known as Queens of Country for their undeniably powerful vocals, deeply honest songwriting, and more. The Top Tens, a reference site that includes hundreds of thousands of Top 10 rankings, notes that “from the pioneers who paved the way to the modern stars who keep the tradition alive, female voices have always been the soul of country.”

The Top Tens revealed its ranking of the Top 10 Best Female Country Singers of All Time. The report states that it “isn't just about who has the most awards or the biggest hits. It's about the singers who've left a lasting impression on your heart and soul. The ones whose voices transport you to another place and time, and whose stories speak to your own experiences.”

The No. 1 Best Female Country Singer of All Time is a Tennessee-born legend whose voice is unmistakable. She’s also known for her work on screen, her philanthropy, fashion and beauty, and more. Can you guess who it is?

Find The Top Tens’ list here, and see the Top 10 Best Female Country Singers of All Time below. Listen to music by these women and many other female country stars on iHeartRadio in honor of Women’s History Month.

10. Sara Evans

9. Miranda Lambert

8. Loretta Lynn

7. Reba McEntire

6. Martina McBride

5. Patsy Cline

4. Taylor Swift

3. Carrie Underwood

2. Shania Twain

1. Dolly Parton