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The Best of The Kentucky Headhunters: Still Pickin'

The Kentucky Headhunters · 1994

41 min · 13 tracks · country

A vibrant mix of country rock and traditional tunes celebrating Southern culture with infectious energy.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical acclaim, including a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group. The Kentucky Headhunters played a key role in popularizing a more roots-oriented sound in mainstream country music during the early '90s, influencing countless artists who followed.
Career context
Released in 1994, 'The Best of The Kentucky Headhunters: Still Pickin'' came at a time when the band was solidifying their reputation following their breakout success with 'Pickin' on Nashville' in 1990. This compilation showcases their unique blend of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and Southern rock influences, encapsulating their artistic evolution during the early '90s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dumas Walker Standout 2:53
  • 2 Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine 3:48
  • 3 Rock n' Roll Angel 3:54
  • 4 Oh Lonesome Me 3:12
  • 5 The Ballad of Davy Crockett 2:35
  • 6 Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line Standout 3:12
  • 7 It's Chitlin' Time 2:21
  • 8 Spirit in the Sky 4:23
  • 9 Let's Work Together 2:19
  • 10 Honky Tonk Walkin' 3:50
  • 11 Dixie Fried 2:12
  • 12 Redneck Girl Standout 2:28
  • 13 You've Got to Hide Your Love Away 4:20

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