Your Favorite 70’s Country Music Legends That Revolutionized The Scene

Published on 07/18/2017
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Olivia Newton-John

English-Australian singer, songwriter, and actress, Olivia Newton-John needs no introduction. Her career ultimately soared after her role in Grease in 1978, but you probably knew that already. Furthermore the four-time Grammy award winner is one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. On top of all that, she’s an activist for environmental and animal rights issues. Recently it was announced that Olivia’s breast cancer had returned, we’re all wishing you a full recovery!

Olivia Newton John

Olivia Newton John

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Mac Davis

Yup, after he was a writer for Elvis Presley, Mac Davis penned his country/pop single “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” which went on to sell more than one million copies. That same year, he won the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award! Aside from singing – he did perform at Ronald Reagan’s inauguration in 1985 – Davis also did a cit of acting, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Furthermore he was inducted to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000.

Mac Davis

Mac Davis

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