Reba Tops CMT’s 20 Greatest Women
Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood landed in the second spot. She famously entered the country world in 2005 after winning another fan-voted show,American Idol. From "Jesus, Take the Wheel" to "Undo It," she has proven herself as a versatile vocalist while establishing herself as a rising star in television (How I Met Your Mother) and film (Soul Surfer).
Shania Twain and Taylor Swift, two of the most internationally recognized country stars, came in third and fourth, respectively. Interestingly, Twain last appeared on the country airplay chart in 2005 with "Shoes," while Swift made her first impression just a year later with "Tim McGraw." Martina McBride, who charted her first single in 1992, enters in fifth place.
The final ranking of What's Your 20? 20 Greatest Women, 20 Years is as follows:
1. Reba McEntire
2. Carrie Underwood
3. Shania Twain
4. Taylor Swift
5. Martina McBride
6. Dolly Parton
7. Faith Hill
8. Alison Krauss
9. Miranda Lambert
10. Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland
11. Sara Evans
12. Trisha Yearwood
13. Dixie Chicks
14. LeAnn Rimes
15. Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum
16. Patty Loveless
17. Wynonna
18. Emmylou Harris
19. Lee Ann Womack
20. Gretchen Wilson