# Rock Artists' Country Album Success

> Three rock stars released one country album each and achieved chart success.
- Title: Rock Artists' Country Album Success · American Songwriter
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: steven tyler, don henley, bon jovi, aerosmith, the eagles, cass county, lost highway, music, culture, Rock, Artists', Country
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/these-3-rock-artists-went-country-for-one-album-and-it-worked
- Author: Gayle Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-11T16:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: steven tyler, don henley, bon jovi, aerosmith, the eagles, cass county, lost highway, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Steven Tyler, Don Henley, and Bon Jovi each released one country album that charted well.