Biggest influence Quote by Martie Maguire

I love Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Adele.

— Casey Wilson

I grew up listening to Dolly Parton and just loving her music.

— Diana DeGarmo

One of my biggest musical influences is definitely Ella Fitzgerald as a vocalist.

— Elle Varner

I listen to Emmylou Harris. She's my favorite. I don't know why, but I just feel more creative with her playing.

— Bill Plympton

There's so much about Dolly Parton that every female artist should look to, whether it's reading her quotes or reading her interviews or going…

— Taylor Swift

I think one of my biggest influences is Bette Davis. I've seen almost every one of her films, and she's been very inspiring to…

— Elisabeth Moss

Patty Loveless is the big influence for me. Loving her music, loving how she wrote songs, loving the kind of songs she cut. A…

— Carly Pearce

I just love Dolly so much, and Loretta. They both are songwriters that knew what they wanted to say; they were bucking a system.

— Maren Morris

I'd say that Ray Charles is definitely the biggest influence on my singing. Also Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.

— Michael McDonald

Whitney Houston, one of my biggest inspirations, also had that same mindset because her songs vary from R&B, hip hop, pop, and gospel.

— Heather Headley

Elvis was a big influence to my music, but Loretta Lynn was, as well.

— Tanya Tucker

I would say my greatest musical influences have been Ella Fitzgerald and Mary J. Blige.

— Estelle