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Country music has no shortage of amazing and impactful artists who have left their mark on the genre, so it's nearly impossible to come up with a list of the all-time greats, but Russell Dickerson is giving it his best shot.
While at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday (May 2) in Austin, Texas, the "Blue Tacoma" musician was asked to name his picks for the "country music Mount Rushmore," the four artists who deserve to have their legacy cemented in stone.
After naming Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, George Strait and Shania Twain, he double checked to make sure he got them all, asking, "How many's on Mount Rushmore? Four? Okay cool, yeah!"
Dickerson was one of many who took the stage at the Moody Center for the iHeartCountry Festival. Hosted by iHeartRadio's Bobby Bones, the night was full of unforgettable performances from some of the biggest names in country music, including Dickerson, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Carly Pearce, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Dylan Scott, Gretchen Wilson, Lauren Alaina, Chase Matthew and special guest George Birge.
The stars didn't just mesmerize the crowd from the stage but they also showed up in style, hitting the red carpet in show-stopping looks and fresh fits. Check it out.
The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival streamed live on Disney+ and Hulu. If you missed the show or want to rewatch the incredible night of country music, you can catch a replay of the festival on Sunday, May 3 on Hulu.