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The best new artists, albums, and hits for your 2023 playlists, ranked by over 1 million votes. Click to make your opinion heard.

You Gotta Hear This

2023 Music

From tailgates and tan lines to beers in their tears, 2023's country music scene is hotter than ever. Both industry legends and budding singer-songwriters are releasing new music while also embarking on national concert tours. The year's most popular festivals, Stagecoach and Tortuga, once again hit the road with headliners Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, and Chris Stapleton – as well as national tours by some of your other favorite country superstars. Her Royal Highness&nbsp;Dolly Parton never ceases to build open her empire of businesses, music, charities, and television specials; and millennial superstars Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs continue to dominate the Billboard country charts with their undeniable bangers.&nbsp;Which trending country musicians&nbsp;are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best country artists of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new country songs afterwards.

The Best Country Singers Of 2023

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Jared Baly

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Although it may seem that the same female country singers dominate music junkies' playlists year after year, both their music and overall artistry have significantly changed in recent months, ultimately appealing to much wider demographics throughout their relatable records and heartfelt ballads. From Grammy Award-winning legends Dolly Parton and Shania Twain to Gen Z singer-songwriters Gabby Barrett and Callista Clark, 2023's hottest country ladies are stronger than ever. Carrie Underwood remains the NFL queen of NBC's Sunday Night Football, and Miranda Lambert's profound Palomino album proves that she's still one of America's favorite cowgirls. Maren Morris fearlessly challenges political norms throughout the country world while simultaneously providing a safe space for all listeners; and Mickey Guyton continues to shatter glass ceilings as a successful black female country musician who refuses to play by anyone else's rules.&nbsp;Which trending <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-female-country-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female country artists</a>&nbsp;are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best female country singers of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new country songs afterwards.

The Best Female Country Singers Of 2023

Although it may seem that the same male country singers dominate music junkies' playlists year after year, both their music and overall artistry have significantly changed in recent months, ultimately appealing to much wider demographics throughout their relatable records and heartfelt ballads. From Billboard chart-topping superstars Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to dynamic duos Brothers Osborne and Dan + Shay, 2023's top male country singers are driving full speed ahead with new music and upcoming concert tours. Grammy Award-winning legends Chris Stapleton and Jason Aldean never cease to cure your weekly blues, and crossover singer-songwriters BRELAND and Kane Brown continue to shatter glass ceilings as successful black country musicians who refuse to play by anyone else's rules.&nbsp;Which current <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-male-country-music-singers-of-all-time/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">male country artists</a> are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Which music industry cowboys make you want to roll your windows down and cruise? Vote below for the best male country singers&nbsp;of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new country songs afterwards.

The Best Male Country Singers Of 2023

Ranking the all-time greatest and hottest new Christmas songs and albums for your yuletide singalongs and party playlists.

That's the Jingle Bell Rock

Country Music

Have yourself a honky tonk holiday with the best country Christmas albums of all-time, ranked by fans everywhere. Featuring good <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-christmas-songs/jovaughnbrown?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">country Christmas songs</a> from popular country singers, like Kacey Musgraves, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, and Brad Paisley, this list of country holiday albums is the perfect starting point for creating your Christmas music playlist. What are the top Christmas country albums ever?

Vote up the best country Xmas albums below, and happy holidays!

The Best Country Christmas Albums Of All Time

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The 50+ Greatest Country Christmas Albums Ever, Ranked

Jovaughn Brown

Country singers from all around the United States have inspired, empowered, and uplifted an entire community within the music industry, and while it may not be everyone's cup of tea, the fans of this incredible music love it with every ounce of their being. With so much love and admiration, whenever a legend in the genre passes on, it is a tough and heartbreaking feeling for any and all fans in the community. While dying is a natural part of living, it is still a tragic moment learning some of our favorite and most important voices in the country community have passed on, but there is no better way for the masses to pay respect to these generational artists than by playing their music loud and proud for all to hear.From legendary voices who had long and prosperous careers to the young up-and-comers who were taken far too soon like American Idol contestant C.J. Harris, every singer in the country community offered something unique, wonderful, and inspirational to their fans.&nbsp;As we continue to honor the legacies of the musical geniuses who have passed in 2023, be sure to check back weekly as we update this list with all the country artists who have passed on, because although they may be gone, their legacies, music, and influence on the genre will last forever.

Country Singers Who Died In 2023

David De La Riva

We&rsquo;re celebrating the best trios in country music. From the Dixie Chicks to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-the-band-perry-songs/meme-dude?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Band Perry</a>, there are a lot of great options for 3 piece country bands that know how to rock.&nbsp;

Do Rascal Flatts hold a special place in your heart? Or are you more of a SHeDaisy fan? Make your opinion heard by voting up who you think are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/country-pop-bands-and-musicians/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country groups</a> with three members. Groups like Carolina Rain don&rsquo;t need a lot of people to make some really amazing music. The Jenkins are another one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-trios-of-all-time/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best trio</a> bands in country music history.&nbsp;

Who is your favorite out of the most popular country trios? Check out the list below and vote up your favorite famous country music trios.

The Best Country Music Trios Of All Time

The 30+ Greatest Country Music Trios Ever, Ranked By Fans

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Here are the greatest &#39;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-of-the-90s/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">90s country songs</a>, ranked by fans everywhere. Country music has always held a special place in America&#39;s&nbsp;heart. With down-home lyrics and catchy riffs, there have been plenty of country hits that have crossed over into mainstream appeal over the years. The &#39;90s were a great time for country music with big stars, like Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, cranking out hit after hit. This list has brought together great&nbsp;&#39;90s country songs, and you have the chance to vote for the ones you think are best. When you want to feel like a cowboy, which song do you add to your playlist?

The &#39;90s saw the rise of fantastic country female singers like Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, and Faith Hill who put out ballads about love and loss. Many high schoolers would turn on these tracks because they found them so darn relatable. Then you had the good, ol&#39; boys of Brooks &amp;&nbsp;Dunn who put out consistently catchy party tracks anyone could square dance to.&nbsp;

It was hard to narrow down the top country songs of the &#39;90s, but every song on this list is a masterpiece in one way or another. Put on your 10-gallon hat and wear the biggest belt buckle you can find because it&#39;s up to you to vote for the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-upbeat-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular country songs</a> of the &#39;90s.

The Best Country Songs Of The '90s, Ranked

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The 100+ Best Country Songs Of The '90s, Ranked By Fans

90s Music

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-reba-mcentires-band-in-1991/cleo-egnal" target="_blank">Reba</a>. Faith. Tim. George. Kenny. The &#39;90s might not have been the era of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-we-just-learned-about-outlaw-country/will-morgan-1" target="_blank">country outlaws</a>, but it was still a&nbsp;great decade for country music. Summers were defined by cutoff tees, ripped jeans, and cowboy boots. This was back when you might still hear a steel guitar or fiddle in your favorite songs.&nbsp;

With the fame these singers had in the &#39;90s, coinciding with the rise in the internet, it&#39;s surprising to realize there are still things we don&#39;t know about them, or maybe we just forgot. Some of these facts are sweet and funny;&nbsp;others are shocking. But one way or another, they&#39;ll&nbsp;make you say, &quot;Wow.&quot;

Things We Just Found Out About '90s Country Stars

Things We Just Found Out About '90s Country Singers

Chrissy Rose

The music industry mourns the lives of many country singers throughout 2022, all of whom we lost way too soon. Consisting of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn, up-and-coming artist Luke Bell, advertising mogul C.W. McCall, and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Naomi Judd, this year's country singer death roster contains some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest artists of all time</a>. This list of deceased country musicians will serve as your reference for all of the country music artists who have passed away throughout 2022, from the musicians who died today to those who recently died.&nbsp;To honor these musical geniuses' inspirational legacies, let's continue listening to their incredible music and keeping their influence alive. Check back weekly for the most recent deaths of every <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-georgia-country-singers/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous country singer</a> who left an unparalleled mark on the music world.&nbsp;

Country Singers Who Died In 2022

Recent Country Singer Deaths & Country Singers Who Died In 2022

Christmas Music

There&#39;s nothing like a great <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-christmas-albums/jovaughnbrown?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">country Christmas music</a> playlist to bring people together over the holidays. Given the longstanding popularity of the genre, it should come as no surprise that there is a tremendous wealth of holiday hits from some of the best names from country/western&#39;s past and present. This list aims to determine which of these good Christmas songs&nbsp;stand out as the best Christmas country music of all time.&nbsp;

These are songs from&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country artists</a>, both new&nbsp;and old. Popular&nbsp;current country stars, such as Kacey Musgraves and Blake Shelton, make the list, right alongside classic country legends like Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. Vote up all of your favorite music that gets you into the holiday spirit.

Which country songs are the best for Christmas? Vote below, and have a wonderful holiday season!

The Best Country Christmas Songs Of All Time

The 100+ Best Country Christmas Songs Ever, Ranked

Grab&nbsp;a beer and your favorite pair of line dancing cowboy boots, because this year's hottest country singers are heating up 2022 with new album releases every month. From Miranda Lambert's Palomino to Orville Peck's Bronco, 2022's top country albums feature diverse singers across multiple decades and countless subgenres, including rock, bluegrass, outlaw country, Americana, folk, indie, Southern Soul, and alternative music. Grammy Award winning Country Music Hall of Fame queen Dolly Parton dropped her 48th studio album Run, Rose, Run, and superstar Jason Aldean released the second half of his highly-anticipated double album Macon, Georgia, a heart-felt full-length project inspired by his family roots and upbringing.&nbsp;Which 2022 country&nbsp;album will win a Grammy next year? How many of these&nbsp;records&nbsp;will surpass a billion streams across Spotify and Apple Music? Vote below for your favorite new country&nbsp;albums, and feel free to check out these artists' discography lists afterwards if you'd like to discover more of their greatest studio LPs.

The Best Country Albums Of 2022

The Best Country Albums Of 2022, Ranked

Country Songs

Few things capture the natural beauty of life better than good country music, and when it comes to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slow-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> about flowers, everything's coming up roses. Spanning <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-classic-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">old country classics</a> and new hits, this list of floral tunes center in some way around flowers, whether in the title, or in their lyrics about daisies, roses, and the like.Many of the top country singers have released songs about flowers which cover a range of emotions, from upbeat hits like Lauren Alaina's &quot;Wildflower&quot; to&nbsp;sad songs like Martina McBride's &quot;Dead Flowers.&quot; Many other entries are not explicitly about flowers, but do include noteworthy floral imagery, such as Blake Shelton's classic &quot;She Wouldn't Be Gone,&quot; which begins with the famous line &quot;Red roadside wild flower,&nbsp;if I'd only picked you.&quot;What are your favorite country songs about flowers? Vote up the best tracks below, and be sure to add any that you feel we may have missed.

The Best Country Songs About Flowers

The 50+ Best Country Songs About Flowers

Heidi Bagshaw

A closer listen to the decade that brought us everything from Run-DMC to Mötley Crüe to Rick Astley.

Oh Yeah, It's '80s Night

80s Music

Here are the greatest &#39;80s country songs, ranked by fans everywhere. For well over a century now, country music has held a special place in millions of Americans&#39; hearts. Big hair and blue jeans dominated the genre during the decade, which saw numerous superstars come into their own. Johnny Cash finally joined the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Class of &#39;89, which consisted of Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Clint Black, and Garth Brooks, entered the fold and sowed the seeds of what would become seminal country music of the 1990s. The &#39;80s could almost be viewed as a transitional decade for country music because different styles were coming together. Many of the songs that topped the charts during this decade are still regularly played on country music stations around the United States, and chances are good you are quite familiar with the most popular &#39;80s country songs.&nbsp;

From good, old-fashioned country music that will make you get up and dance to more somber ballads about love and loss, this list has it all. As you take this trip down memory lane, you will be reminded of the immense talent of Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and so many other fantastic artists. Vote for your <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-90s-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country songs</a> of the &#39;80s to see which one makes it to the top.&nbsp;

The Best Country Songs Of The '80s, Ranked

The 100+ Best Country Songs Of The '80s, Ranked By Fans

Here are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country artists</a> and country <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/charlotte-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands from North Carolina</a>. It is safe to say that without the contributions of North Carolina musicians, the country music industry would not be where it is today. In the 1920s, the sounds of such influential artists as Al Hopkins helped solidify what was possible with country music early in its development. One of the most famous North Carolina country singers to really bring country music to the forefront of American culture was Arthur Smith. He had the first television program that was nationally syndicated to feature country music. People who had never heard it before became exposed and became fans of the genre on their own. The state's legacy lives on as many country <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-north-carolina/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers from North Carolina</a> continue to find fame and acclaim to this day.&nbsp;Luke Combs has reached the top of the country charts with hit singles like &quot;When It Rains It Pours&quot; and &quot;She Got the Best of Me.&quot; Kellie Pickler first found fame on a national stage by going on American Idol, and then found fame with the mainstream country audience with her hit song &quot;Red High Heels.&quot; There are plenty of other popular artists to get through on this list of North Carolina country singers. Vote for your favorites to reach the top of the list.&nbsp;

The Best Country Singers From North Carolina

The 50+ Greatest Country Music Artists From North Carolina, Ranked

Here are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country artists</a> and country <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/detroit-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands from Michigan</a>. Michigan is not necessarily known for its country music scene. The state, and Detroit in particular, have been incredibly important for various other musical genres, such as Motown, punk rock and techno. However, that is not to say a lot of famous country artists did not come from the Great Lakes State. In fact, some of the biggest country stars of all time were either born or raised here. There are plenty of country <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-michigan/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers from Michigan</a>, and some of the names on this list may surprise you.&nbsp;Kid Rock may have started in rock and hip hop, but he later found a voice in the country music scene. His first real country success came when he collaborated on the ballad &quot;Picture&quot; with Sheryl Crow. He was introduced to a wider audience and has come out with numerous other country singles in the years since. Some other popular artists&nbsp;in the country scene that came out of the state include Uncle Kraker, Frankie Ballard, and Josh Gracin.&nbsp;Have you ever asked yourself, &quot;Which country singers are from Michigan?&quot; You no longer have to wonder because the best ones are on this list. Vote for the artists you listen to all the time.&nbsp;

The Best Country Singers From Michigan

The 20+ Greatest Country Music Artists From Michigan, Ranked

Flying is a subject that inspires great lyrical imagery across&nbsp;all genres, so unsurprisingly, many of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slow-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> are about flying. Many&nbsp;of these good country flying songs are literal, referencing birds and planes, while others compare flying to freedom.&nbsp;Johnny Cash's classic cover of Albert Brumley's &quot;I'll Fly Away&quot; stands out as one of the best country songs about flying, while no list on the topic would be complete without genre crossover hits like John Denver's “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and Lynyrd Skynyrd's “Free Bird.&quot; And,&nbsp;while there is no shortage of great airborne country songs, it's up to you to decide which are the best of the best.What are your favorite country songs about flying? Which would you put on your own playlist? Vote up the best ones&nbsp;below, and if we left out any of your personal top 10, be sure to add them to the list.

The Best Country Songs About Flying

The 25+ Best Country Songs About Flying, Ranked

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