"I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings. Deep songs don't come from the surface; they come from the deep down. The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart." - Judy Collins

1. Kasey Musgraves

Kasey has been nominated for five GRAMMY's and won two. Her first album Same Trailer Different Park has been certified gold, and her sophomore album Pageant Material reached number one on the Top Country Albums Chart. Her style is old country and she has such a realness in her voice that needs to be heard.

2. Lindsay Ell

Lindsay released her 3rd album The Project in August of this year and it has reached number four on the Top Country Albums Chart and number onw on the Independent Albums Chart. She is also currently on tour with Brad Paisley. She also shreds on guitar.

3. Carly Pearce

Carly released her current single Every Little Thing in October of this year and in early November reached number one, and her album titled after her single, is at the number four spot on the Top Country Albums Chart.

4. Gretchen Wilson

Gretchen has been nominated for 10 GRAMMY's and won one. Gretchen's first two albums Here For The Party and All Jacked Up are certified gold and platinum. In June of 2017, she released her forth studio album Rowdy along with a single with a single titled Rowdy.

5. Lauren Alaina

Lauren's first album Wildflower reached number two on the Top Country Albums Chart, and her current album is at the number three spot. Her last single Road Less Traveled went number one on country airplay, and her current single Doin' Fine is moving up the charts.

6. Maren Morris

Mare's deput album Hero reached number one on the Top Country Albums chart. Her first single My Church has been certified platinum and her second single 80's Mercedes was certified gold. Current single I Could Use A Love Song is climbing at number 10 on country airplay.

7. Raelynn

Raelynn released her EP Me in 2015 with single God Made Girls going platinum. She released her first album, Wildhorse, in March of 2017 with single Love Triangle breaking onto the top 20 country airplay, and Lonely Call in the top 50's.

8. Cam

Cam became a country sensation overnight with single Burning House. Burning House went on to be certified gold and platinum. After releasing her first single she has released her album, Untamed, which reached number two on the Top Country Album's Chart. Cam has just released her new single, Diane, which is a response to country icon, Dolly Parton's Jolene.

All of these amazing women deserve so much more radio airplay, attention, and awards. They all have powerful voices that country music needs, there are still strong women fighting their fight to be heard on radio.