20 country albums that even haters of the genre will love

For some people, country music can be a little bit...polarizing. While some may have bad memories of being forced to listen to twangy tunes at grandma's house growing up — or were completely turned off by the inanity of the bro-country era — the genre really does have something for everyone.

From classic records that have been fusing together genres since the 1960s to pop-country crossovers from Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini, these 20 country albums can withstand even the biggest protests from country music haters.