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The Best Country & Americana Albums of the 2000s

Our pick of the essential country & americana records released in the 2000s, ranked.

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    Van Lear RoseLoretta Lynn

    Van Lear Rose

    Loretta Lynn · 2004 · Country & Americana

    A raw, Jack White-produced late-career triumph that introduced her to a new audience. Vital and acclaimed. A remarkable comeback.

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    HomeThe Chicks

    Home

    The Chicks · 2002 · Country & Americana

    A bluegrass-leaning, acoustic peak of harmony and craft. Beautiful and acclaimed. A creative high.

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    HeartbreakerRyan Adams

    Heartbreaker

    Ryan Adams · 2000 · Country & Americana

    A raw, affecting alt-country solo debut of break-up songs and easy melody. Honest and beloved. His finest record.

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    GoldRyan Adams

    Gold

    Ryan Adams · 2001 · Country & Americana

    A sprawling, classic-rock-leaning solo peak. Tuneful and acclaimed. A high point.

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    Southern Rock OperaDrive-By Truckers

    Southern Rock Opera

    Drive-By Truckers · 2001 · Country & Americana

    An ambitious double-album meditation on the American South. Bold and acclaimed. Their masterpiece.

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    Decoration DayDrive-By Truckers

    Decoration Day

    Drive-By Truckers · 2003 · Country & Americana

    A sharp, storytelling Southern-rock peak. Raw and acclaimed. A high point.

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    Raising SandRobert Plant and Alison Krauss

    Raising Sand

    Robert Plant and Alison Krauss · 2007 · Country & Americana

    A hushed, atmospheric Americana collaboration that swept the Grammys. Beautiful and acclaimed. A late-career landmark.