Country Music

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What are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-upbeat-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> of 2018? Between long established <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-male-country-music-singers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">country music stars</a> like Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks still producing hits, and popular country musicians&nbsp;like Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan churning out&nbsp;new music, it&#39;s hard to name the best 2018 country songs. If you have an opinion on what new country music is the highest quality, cast your vote below.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The newest country songs try to give a modern spin to an established genre while still maintaining country music&#39;s simple roots. Which of the top country songs released in 2018 are your favorites? Browse this list of popular country&nbsp;songs and vote up the songs that left you inspired, contemplative, tearful, or excited.

Vote now to help determine the best country songs of 2018. Any recent country songs you feel are missing? Feel free to add them.&nbsp;

The Best Country Songs Of 2018

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Best 2018 Country Songs | Ranking New Country Music of 2018

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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

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Growing up, graduating, and heading out into the world can be exciting, but it can also be difficult for&nbsp;parents. The best country songs on this list are all&nbsp;about the feeling of freedom and excitement grads&nbsp;experience and the bittersweet feeling their parents&nbsp;experience. In other words, these are the top country graduation songs.Country songs for graduation can be some of the most moving because they typically tell a familiar and relatable story about friends and memories. These best country songs for graduation provide a kind of emotional connection that musicians hope people discover in their music. Vote up all the good country graduation songs below, or add one you think is the top if it isn't already on the list.&nbsp;

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The Best Country Songs for Graduation

Best Country Songs for Graduation | The Greatest Country Music To Play During Graduation

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What are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-upbeat-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> for a funeral? This list includes great country songs such as &ldquo;I Believe,&rdquo; &ldquo;If Tomorrow Never Comes,&rdquo; &ldquo;Arlington.&rdquo; and &ldquo;Daddy&#39;s Hands.&rdquo; Few things are as difficult as letting go and burying a loved one. Whether they were close, a friend, or family, dealing with someone&#39;s passing can be a difficult thing to deal with. Often these are topics that the saddest of country songs deal with. The best of these songs on this list.

Songs have the ability to make us feel. We often feel an emotional connection to songs, particularly country songs. The southern and country way of life has a long history of life love and loss, and country songs reflect that culture. The best country songs for a funeral are often the most moving of these songs because they tell a familiar and relatable story.One that uplifts and gives us the will to go on.

These best country songs for a funeral provide kind of emotional connection that musicians hope people seek in their music. They are heartbreaking and often make us cry. They provide the type of emotion that gives us solace.

These are good country funeral songs from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-country-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country artists</a>, both modern and classic, such as Rascal Flatts, Gary Allen, Kenny Chesney, and Garth Brooks. Vote up the greatest country songs for funerals or add any you think would be meaningful at a funeral if they aren&#39;t already listed.

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If Tomorrow Never Comes

The Best Country Songs for Funerals

Best Country Songs for Funerals | Country Music to Play at a Funeral

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What are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-classic-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> for a mother-son dance? This list includes great country songs such as &quot;I Hope You Dance,&quot; ”Always on My Mind,” and “My Wish.” Songs for a mother-son wedding dance should of course be about love and a sentiment of appreciation, memories, and letting go. These songs on this list are all great songs that say exactly that. Watching a child grow up and get married can be an emotional time. The perfect mother-son dance song can &nbsp;help make that transition just a bit easier.Songs have the ability to make us feel. We often feel an emotional connection to songs, particularly country songs. The southern and country way of life has a long history dealing with love, life, and growing up The best country songs for a mother-son dance are often the most moving of these songs because they tell a wonderful story in a straightforward country manner. &nbsp;These best country songs for a mother-son wedding dance can often be extremely emotional. They are heartbreaking and often make us cry.&nbsp;These are songs from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-country-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country artists</a>, both modern and classic, such as Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Debbie Boone, and the Dixie Chicks. Vote up the greatest mother-son country dance country songs if it isn't already on the list.

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The Best Country Songs for Mother Son Dance

Best Country Songs for Mother Son Dance | Good Country Wedding Songs for Mother Son Dance

Sometimes, you just want to put on sweatpants, wrap yourself in a blanket burrito, and listen to sad music. Here are the gloomy jams for your sadsack playlist.

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The Best Country Songs About Death

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Here are the best new country artists making some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best country songs of 2019</a>.&nbsp;Country music can feel inherently antiquated, given the genre takes pride in adhering to old-fashioned customs and traditions, but this doesn&#39;t mean new country singers don&#39;t emerge each year.

These trending country artists&nbsp;can bring a whole new perspective to the arena, modernizing country for a new audience, while keeping true to the medium&#39;s roots in the simple, timeless things in life. Who are the best new country artists? Browse this list to find out!&nbsp;

In recent history, new female country singers have emerged to flip the script of the often male-dominated field. At only 24, Kelsea Ballerini&nbsp;has released two acclaimed albums and was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Ashley McBryde&nbsp;- who can count established country icon Eric Church among her supporters - had The&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;list her song &quot;A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega&quot; as one of the best songs of 2017.

There are also many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-male-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">rising male country artists</a>, like Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, and Walker Hayes.&nbsp;Other up-and-coming <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/country-pop-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">country music groups</a>&nbsp;include Brothers Oborne, LANCO, Delta Rae, and Old Dominion.

Which of these young country singers is the most promising in the genre? Who were the best new country singers in 2018 and 2019?&nbsp; Vote your favorites to the top of the list, and add any underrated artists missing from the list.

The Best New Country Artists

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All Johnny Cash songs, ranked from best to worst by the Ranker community. This ambitious list takes Cash's entire discography and lets you vote for your favorite songs. What can be said about Johnny besides that he is a music God? He was inducted into the hall of fame for rock, gospel, and country, cementing his legacy as one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most influential musicians</a> to ever walk the earth. All of Johnny Cash's singles are included here, but real fans know there are other awesome songs to vote on other than the radio hits. Even casual fans of Johnny Cash know songs like &quot;Ring of Fire,&quot; so don't vote for stuff just because it's popular. Music videos and audio videos are included next to each track name, so if you haven't heard a song you can listen to it right here on this list. Is one of your favorite Johnny Cash songs missing from this poll? Add it to the list so it has a chance to rise to the top.List features songs like &quot;Hurt,&quot; &quot;The Man Comes Around,&quot; and more. If the order of this list bothers you, then start a revolution and fight the system by creating your own version and re-ranking it. Simply click the &quot;Rerank List&quot; button and you can put the songs in whatever order you like.

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Most people only die once. If you're lucky, you'll make through your life without anybody trying to take it away. But, not everybody is so fortunate. Every year, people across the world are brought within an inch of their lives by another human being. What happens to those unlucky people? Who hurts them, why, and what does it feel like to be left for dead?Some <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/4ahxt1/survivors_of_attempted_murder_whats_your_story/ " target="_blank">brave souls at Reddit</a> have shared their horrifying real life stories of surviving an attempted murder. The stories will definitely upset you... almost as much as the lack the number of people who got away with it.

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Growing up isn't easy, but these country songs may be able to soothe your troubles. This list includes great country songs such as “Landslide,” “Young,” “My Wish,” and “Then They Do.” Growing up can be hard, and watching your sons, daughters and kids grow up can be even harder. The best country songs on this list are all about the ups and downs of children becoming adults.Songs have the ability to make us feel. We often feel an emotional connection to songs, particularly country songs. The southern and country way of life has a long history of strong ties to family, friends, and tradition, and country songs reflect that culture. The best of these songs are ones we listen to on repeat, and help us through the toughest of times, including growing up.Country songs about growing up are often the most moving because they typically tell a familiar and relatable story. These <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-upbeat-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> about childhood provide a kind of emotional connection that musicians hope people seek in their music.These are songs from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-country-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country artists</a> such as Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, and Carrie Underwood, as well as older, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-music-male-singers-of-all-time/danlee?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic country artists</a>. Vote up the best country songs about childhood and growing up below, or add one you think is the best if it isn't already on the list.

Dont Take the Girl

The Best Country Songs About Growing Up

List of the Best Country Songs About Growing Up

Country music is the most popular genre of music and its popularity stems from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-classic-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic country songs</a> such as these from the 1960s that have paved the way for other, more current artists. Country songs are steeped in Americana and tell the story of ordinary, hard working, hard drinking, and long suffering people just like many of us. Some of the best songs came from the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-50s-country-songs/ranker-music">1950's</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-70s-country-songs/ranker-music">1970's</a> as well. &nbsp;The songs on this list are from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top classic country artists</a> such as Roger Miller, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and Ray Price. Vote up the greatest 1960s country songs, or add a song that makes&nbsp;you love '60s country music it, if it isn't&nbsp;already on the list.

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The Best 1960s Country Songs

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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

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

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Songs that are upbeat are great for dancing, for using as pump-up music, or playing at parties. These are just fun upbeat songs! Upbeat music pumps through your body in that I-feel-so-good fashion, making you want to listen to those songs over and over and over again. There&#39;s nothing more fun or makes you feel better than upbeat country music. What upbeat country songs are the best? Maybe you&#39;re in the mood for some upbeat love songs? You&#39;ll find plenty of those on this list! Just because they&#39;re about love doesn&#39;t mean you can&#39;t dance to them, these are some seriously fun country songs. So again, if you&#39;re looking for some good upbeat songs you&#39;ve come to the right place. These are the best country party songs to play at your next BBQ!

The top country dance songs on this list are from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country artists</a> such as Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, and Dolly Parton. There is no doubt that these are some of the best upbeat songs ever recorded so vote up all the best upbeat <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-about-kids/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">country songs</a> below, and add any country party songs that you don&#39;t already see on this list.

So throw on these awesome pump up country songs, or these upbeat country <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-love-songs-of-2013/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">love songs</a>, heck these are just upbeat dance songs, and get your groove on to these party country songs. What are your favorite upbeat country songs to dance to? What are the best country party songs upbeat country wedding songs?

These are the top country party songs and by far the best country songs to dance to. They&#39;re some of the best upbeat songs to dance to of any musical genre! These catchy country songs are a sure-fire way to get your party started!

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The Best Upbeat Country Songs

Best Upbeat Country Songs | Greatest Danceable Country Music

Country music is the most popular music genre in the United States. Its roots came from the early 20th century from the rural south, which reflected times of hardship, political turmoil, and love. The country songs of the 2000s either harkened back to more classic sounds of earlier alt-country songs such as the Dixie Chicks did, or relied heavily on pop influences, like Shania Twain and Taylor Swift. There are also a ton of great hits that came out of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-80s-country-songs/ranker-music">1980's</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-of-the-90s/ranker-music">1990's</a> as well.&nbsp; These are songs from top <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-male-country-music-singers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic country artists</a> such as Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, and Lonestar. Vote up the greatest 2000s country songs, or add a song that makes&nbsp;you love '00s country music, if it isn't&nbsp;already on the list.

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The Best Country Songs of the 2000s

Best Country Songs of the 2000s | Greatest Country Music From the 00s

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Outlaw country is a little hard to define by what it is, what it&nbsp;has come to be known by, and what it is not. Outlaw country is not the Nashville sound; it is one of those things that you&#39;ll just know it when you hear it. It&#39;s more than music;&nbsp;it&#39;s a lifestyle embodied by the outlaw spirit of musicians who bucked the Nashville norms and popular sounds of the time to focus on the sounds that rang true to them, whether rooted in honky-tonk, gospel, the blues, or what have you.&nbsp;

This country genre came out&nbsp;in the 1970s and &#39;80s and was solidified with the release of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/flashback-waylon-jennings-and-willie-nelson-make-music-history-68742/" target="_blank">Wanted! The Outlaws</a>,&nbsp;which featured&nbsp;Waylon Jennings,&nbsp;Willie Nelson,&nbsp;Jessi Colter, and&nbsp;Tompall Glaser. The movement continues with new artists, but the music of those pioneers continues to inspire new generations to this day.

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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 bands from Texas.&nbsp;Country music has been an important part of Texas' heritage. In fact, the genre is so popular in the state, a new form of country music emerged. Texas Country is a subgenre that fuses traditional root sounds with the styling of outlaw country. The music can best be described as having a working man's approach with witty undertones. Some of the most notable artists who are part of the Texas Country movement include Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Chris Knight. With that being said, there are plenty of country singers from Texas who fuse all kinds of influences into their songs.&nbsp;Roy Orbison is one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous musicians</a> to come out of the Lone Star State of all time. He is best known for his hits, including &quot;Pretty Woman&quot; and &quot;Only the Lonely.&quot; A more modern artist who has put country music in Texas on the map is Kacey Musgraves. She carved a niche for herself in the industry for her straight-shooting lyrics and rebellious nature. Some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/country-pop-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular country groups</a> from Texas include Eli Young Band, Josh Abbott Band, and The Great Divide.This list of Texas country singers is the most complete you will find. You will find artists from various decades, so no matter how old you are, you will find an artist you appreciate here. Vote for your favorites.&nbsp;

The Best Country Singers From Texas

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Americans have always had a soft spot for country music, and in fact many of the best male country singers of all time are household names. For example, who doesn&rsquo;t know the names <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/garth-brooks/1045317">Garth Brooks</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/johnny-cash/1300391">Johnny Cash</a>, or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/blake-shelton/595275">Blake Shelton</a>? But who is your favorite top male country singer?

If you enjoy listening to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-bluegrass-songs/ranker-music">top bluegrass songs</a>, then you definitely need to check out the works of Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs. But if you want more pop in your country music, you&rsquo;ll want to give Eddie Rabbitt or newer Tim McGraw songs a listen.

As you can see, there are many different types of country songs by male singers that cater to a variety of tastes. Whether you prefer the classics by Johnny Cash or more contemporary tracks by Blake Shelton, you&rsquo;re sure to find a top country song by a male performer to listen to in the car or at home.

Which top male country artist is your favorite? Vote up the ones you like or add one you think is missing! This is your chance to share your love for the best male country singers with others!

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Some of the biggest selling and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-country-singers-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">most popular singers in country music are women</a>. With their heartfelt lyrics, strong vocal range, and magnetic personalities, these female country singers are many country music fans&#39; favorite vocalists. Many classic artists on this list, like Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and the late June Carter Cash, are established icons of Country/Western&#39;s old guard. Others still&nbsp;are newer to the genre, and are currently among the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-singers-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous singers</a> of the modern day. Many&nbsp;have even crossed over finding audiences in the pop and rock worlds, including women country singers Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, and top selling female singer of all time Shania Twain.

Many of the legends of the country genre are ladies who helped paved the way for today&#39;s top female country singers. Country women like Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, and Lynn Anderson are responsible for early hits that made lasting impacts for other girl country singers. As some of the foremothers of country music, they are considered to be not only the some of the top singers from a lyrical and popularity standpoint, but also due to their importance in making it culturally acceptable for country music to accept females in the usually male-driven industry.

Vote for who you think should be considered the best female country artists on this Ultimate List. There are so many of the most recognizable ladies in country, so you really can&#39;t go wrong with whomever you deem to be the greatest women of country music.

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One of the most distinct and popular American art forms is country music. The origins of country music began in mostly rural areas as simply a person&#39;s words sung over an acoustic guitar. From that simple formula rose folk heroes who eventually became cultural icons. The top country music artists of all time are some of the most revered figures in music history. This poll of the greatest country musicians spans from classic country to contemporary country music - from Nashville to Texas. &nbsp;

The biggest country artists have had their lives immortalized both in their records and in film. Johnny Cash is a prime example of a country artist who has appealed to people from every walk of life. On top of the 2005 movie made about him, the Man in Black released 55 albums and six albums, working tirelessly until his death in 2003. Willie Nelson is one of the living legends in country music. He continues to tour and entertain fans throughout the country even as he get older. He loves touring and fans loves going out to see him sings his vast catalog of hits.&nbsp;

There are a lot of great names on this Ultimate List of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-country-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Top Country Artists</a> of All Time. Many of these musicians are extremely popular with fans and critically acclaimed. So it&#39;s up to you to decide who deserves to be named the best country music artist ever.