Country Music: The 300 Best Country Songs Of All Time
Written by: Bobby McNeill
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Country music is somewhat a niche in Germany. On the other hand, country music is one of the most popular music genres in the USA, and country music is a great, varied genre.
There is classic country music, modern country songs, outlaw country, cowpunk, alt-country, and much more.
Especially the old country songs are appreciated by fans of all ages. No list of the most successful country songs of all time would be complete without the classic hits of legendary artists like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and George Jones.
Since its inception in the 1920s, country music has explored themes of struggle, triumph, pride of home, and Heartbreak took up. This genre is often about the American way of life, personal destinies, and experiences, but current events are not infrequently also humorously discussed.
Classics like “Ring of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “I Walk the Line” have crossed the pond to delight people around the world.
A great country song tells a story. It takes a stand and has a melody that directly invites you to dance. Some songs are crazy; some are whiny; others convey a strong opinion.
So it is a difficult task to choose the best country songs of all time.
The history of country music is rich in diversity. From country legends like Hank Williams George Jones to new stars like Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood, expect a great mix of the best country songs of all time.
Classic songs dominated the country songs of the 2000s. However, pop influences from Shania Twain and Taylor Swift increasingly drew attention. Listen to top country artists like Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, and Lonestar.
Song:
Performer:
Listen:
Need You Now
Lady Antebellum
What I Really Meant To Say
Cyndi Thomson
Somebody Like You
Keith Urban
You Belong With Me
Taylor Swift
There Goes My Life
Kenny Chesney
Kiss a Girl
Keith Urban
I Believe
Diamond Rio
The House That Built Me
Miranda Lambert
Mississippi Girl
Faith Hill
Kerosene
Miranda Lambert
Never Wanted Nothing More
Kenny Chesney
Up!
Shania Twain
Picture
Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow
Suds in the Bucket
Sara Evans
Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood
Fast Cars and Freedom
Rascal Flatts
Toes
Zac Brown Band
Live Like You Were Dying
Tim McGraw
Last Name
Carrie Underwood
I Run to You
Lady Antebellum
Angry All The Time
Tim McGraw
Blessed
Martina McBride
The Way You Love Me
Faith Hill
Baby Girl
Sugarland
Mud On the Tires
Brad Paisley
Red Dirt Road
Brooks & Dunn
Born to Fly
Sara Evans
One More Day
Diamond Rio
Who I Am
Jessica Andrews
Where I Come From
Alan Jackson
What About Now?
Lonestar
Suds in the Bucket
Sara Evans
The Lucky One
Faith Hill
Bless the Broken Road
Rascal Flatts
Better Life
Keith Urban
Jesus Take the Wheel
Carrie Underwood
Wasted
Carrie Underwood
The Baby
Blake Shelton
I Miss My Friend
Darryl Worley
Cowboy Take Me Away
Dixie Chicks
Chicken Fried
Zac Brown Band
Something More
Sugarland
I Just Wanna Be Mad
Terri Clark
Roll with Me
Montgomery Gentry
Stand
Rascal Flatts
How Do You Like Me Now?!
Toby Keith
Grown Men Don’t Cry
Tim McGraw
The 50 most successful country songs of the 90s
The ’90s was a great decade for country music. The genre began to move more and more into the mainstream, and artists like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, and LeAnn Rimes benefited tremendously.
Country music in the eighties celebrated true love, friendships, and American pride. In addition to Dolly Parton and The Judds, this playlist includes songs from top country artists like Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, and Willie Nelson.
Song:
Performer:
Listen:
All My Ex’s Live in Texas
George Strait
On the Road Again
Willie Nelson
That’s My Job
Conway Twitty
He Stopped Loving Her Today
George Jones
Islands In the Stream
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
Dixieland Delight
Alabama
The Chair
George Strait
Lookin’ for Love
Johnny Lee
Always on My Mind
Willie Nelson
Tennessee River
Alabama
Smoky Mountain Rain
Ronnie Milsap
Diggin’ Up Bones
Randy Travis
I’ll Still Be Loving You
Restless Heart
Good Ol’ Boys
Waylon Jennings
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Garth Brooks
Ocean Front Property
George Strait
Forever and Ever, Amen
Randy Travis
Elvira
Oak Ridge Boys
Amarillo by Morning
George Strait
Mama, He’s Crazy
The Judds
I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool
Barbara Mandrell
9 to 5
Dolly Parton
Any Day Now
Ronnie Milsap
I Will Always Love You
Dolly Parton
Lord I Hope This Day Is Good
Don Williams
I Love a Rainy Night
Eddie Rabbitt
Islands in the Stream
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
I’ve Been Wrong Before
Deborah Allen
Don’t Close Your Eyes
Keith Whitley
Always on My Mind
Willie Nelson
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
Lynn Anderson
Seven Year Ache
Rosanne Cash
When You Say Nothing at All
Keith Whitley
Killin’ Time
Clint Black
Last of The Silver Screen Cowboys
Rex Allen Jr.
On the Other Hand
Randy Travis
Fishin’ in the Dark
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
He Stopped Loving Her Today
George Jones
Mountain Music
Alabama
Two Dozen Roses
Shenandoah
I’m No Stranger to the Rain
Keith Whitley
Queen Of Hearts
Juice Newton
God Bless the USA
Lee Greenwood
Song Of The South
Alabama
There’s No Getting Over Me
Ronnie Milsap
Lady
Kenny Rogers
He Stopped Loving Her Today
George Jones
Nobody
Sylvia
If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band)
The 50 most beautiful country songs of the 70s Years
In the 1970s, the country charts were dominated by artists who had become famous in the previous decade. Glen Campbell, Charley Pride, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, and promising newcomers like Emmylou Harris and Tanya Tucker were among them.
