From American Songwriter · Gayle Thompson · · 40s
Rock Artists' Country Album Success
Three rock stars released one country album each and achieved chart success.
In brief
Three rock stars released one country album each and achieved chart success. Steven Tyler, Don Henley, and Bon Jovi each released one country album that charted well. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Steven Tyler's Country Album
Steven Tyler released one solo country album in 2016 that became a No. 1 country record.
“I grew up in the woods of New Hampshire… I have more country in me than people think”
Don Henley's Country Project
Don Henley released Cass County in 2015 with collaborations from country artists including Dolly Parton.
“Take A Picture Of This”
Bon Jovi's Country Album
Bon Jovi released Lost Highway in 2007 with country collaborations but denied it was a full country record.
“It’s a Nashville-influenced Bon Jovi record”
Album Success Stories
All three albums achieved chart success with singles and country chart placements.
What to remember
Steven Tyler, Don Henley, and Bon Jovi each released one country album that charted well.
