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.
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.
Song:
Performer:
Listen:
Amazed
Lonestar
Your Love Amazes Me
John Berry
Meet in the Middle
Diamond Rio
Seminole Wind
John Anderson
It Matters To Me
Faith Hill
Better Things to Do
Terri Clark
Achy Breaky Heart
Billy Ray Cyrus
Should’ve Been a Cowboy
Toby Keith
In a Different Light
Doug Stone
Any Man of Mine
Shania Twain
We Tell Ourselves
Clint Black
The Dance
Garth Brooks
God Blessed Texas
Little Texas
Dust on the Bottle
David Lee Murphy
Don’t Take the Girl
Tim McGraw
Two Sparrows in a Hurricane
Tanya Tucker
Wide Open Spaces
Dixie Chicks
She’s in Love with the Boy
Trisha Yearwood
Boot Scootin’ Boogie
Brooks & Dunn
It’s A Little Too Late
Mark Chesnutt
I Swear
John Michael Montgomery
I Still Believe in You
Vince Gill
Something in Red
Lorrie Morgan
Independence Day
Martina McBride
Fancy
Reba McEntire
I Cross My Heart
George Strait
The Thunder Rolls
Garth Brooks
Blue
LeAnn Rimes
Carrying Your Love With Me
George Strait
Where Do I Fit in the Picture
Clay Walker
I Like It, I Love It
Tim McGraw
I See It Now
Tracy Lawrence
Write This Down
George Strait
Anymore
Travis Tritt
I’m Not Supposed To Love You Anymore
Bryan White
Strawberry Wine
Deana Carter
Thank God For You
Sawyer Brown
Don’t Rock the Jukebox
Alan Jackson
Maybe It Was Memphis
Pam Tillis
The Dance
Garth Brooks
No One Else On Earth
Wynonna
I’m In a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)
Alabama
Fast As You
Dwight Yoakam
Watermelon Crawl
Tracy Byrd
Boot Scootin Boogie
Brooks & Dunn
How Forever Feels
Kenny Chesney
Billy the Kid
Billy Dean
Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox
Joe Diffie
That’s My Baby
Lari White
Heads Carolina, Tails California
Jo Dee Messina
The 50 best country songs of the 80s Years
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.
