25 Country Singers Who Don't Go By Their Real Names

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If you're a big fan of Country music, did you ever think that Johnny Cash had one of the coolest stage names ever? On the other hand, did you ever think, do they use their real name?

So many of the names you know and love in country music are a lie! Just a little white lie, as many of them are just trying to go for something more stage friendly.

Take our good friend Luke Bryan. Or should we say Thomas Luther Bryan.

How about Eileen Edwards... I mean, you may know her better as Shania Twain.

The legacy of stars changing their names for the stage isn't anything new, but there are a few notable examples

We have compiled a list of 25 singers real names along with their stage name. Check it out below.

1-Luke Bryan - Real Name: Thomas Luther Bryan

2-Jason Aldean - Real Name: Jason Aldine Williams

3-Shania Twain - Real Name: Eileen Regina Edwards

4-Tim McGraw - Real Name: Samuel Timothy Smith

5-Faith Hill - Real Name: Audrey Faith Perry

6-Garth Brooks - Real Name: Troyal Garth Brooks

7-Cole Swindell - Real Name: Colden Rainey Swindell

8-RaeLynn - Real Name: Racheal Lynn Woodward

9-Clay Walker - Real Name: Ernest Clayton Walker Jr.

10-Toby Keith - Real Name: Toby Keith Covel

11-Kix Brooks - Real Name: Leon Eric Brooks the third

12-Dierks Bentley - Real Name: Frederick Dierks Bentley

13-LeAnn Rimes - Real Name: Margaret LeAnn Rimes

14-Wynonna Judd - Real Name: Christina Claire Ciminella

15-Randy Travis - Real Name: Randy Bruce Traywick

16-Randy Houser - Real Name: Shawn Randolph Houser

17-Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts - Real Name: Gary Wayne Vernon Jr.

18-Eric Church - Real Name: Kenneth Eric Church

19-Craig Morgan - Real Name: Craig Morgan Greer

20-Trace Adkins - Real Name: Tracy Darrell Adkins

21-Travis Tritt - Real Name: James Travis Tritt

22-Johnny Cash - Real Name: J.R. Cash

23-Conway Twitty - Real Name: Harold Lloyd Jenkins

24-Patsy Cline - Real Name: Virginia Patterson Hensley

25-Hank Williams Jr. - Real Name: Randall Hank Williams

25 Country Singers Who Don’t Go By Their Real Names

If you’re a big fan of Country music, did you ever think that Johnny Cash had one of the coolest stage names ever? On the other hand, did you ever…