Ronnie Milsap

"Everyone who met him was richer for it."

From traditional-leaning artists to boundary-pushing outlaws to the daring women who spoke up about real issues, the 10 country artists below helped define country music in the '70s.

April showers bring May flowers ... and some really good country songs about rain.

One of country music's most popular and influential performers of the seventies and eighties will be featured this weekend.