Various Artists - The Nashville Hitmakers

With the burgeoning success of Rock 'n' Roll in the mid to late fifties Country music was becoming less appealing to the youth of America so drastic measures were needed. Key producers, songwriters, musicians and singers teamed up and smoothed the sound and the formula met with great success. We include hit after hit from the key figures in this movement along with early outings from the likes of Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.