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Country music and guitars go hand in hand.

From classic acoustics to electric powerhouses, the right guitar helps define a country artist’s sound and stage presence.

Whether you’re a musician looking for inspiration or a fan curious about what your favorite artists play, here’s a list of country stars and the guitars they use during their live performances

Morgan Wallen: Gibson Southern Jumbo

Kelsea Ballerini: Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Luke Combs: Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo

Riley Green: Martin D-45 Acoustic

Zach Top: Fender Brent Mason Telecaster

Jon Pardi: Gibson Hummingbird

Ella Langley: Gibson Hummingbird

Thomas Rhett: Martin D-28

Kenny Chesney: Takamine KC70

Willie Nelson: Martin 1969 N-20

Cody Johnson: Gibson J-45 Custom

Kacey Musgraves: Gibson J-45

Brad Paisley: Fender Telecaster. ( Custom: Crook Black and White Paisley Telecaster )

Dustin Lynch: ESP Eclipse-II Snow White

Dolly Parton: Martin 5-18 Terz Guitar

Loretta Lynn: Epiphone Excellente

Shania Twain: Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster

Tim McGraw: Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Kix Brooks: Gibson Kix Brooks Goldtop J-200

George Strait: Taylor 910e

HARDY: Gibson Les Paul Traditional Electric Guitar

Post Malone: Gibson J-200

Russell Dickerson: Fender Telecaster

Miranda Lambert: Gibson Hummingbird