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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.

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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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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

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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

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 most popular country songs 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

Death

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

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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

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

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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

Being a mom is tough and sometimes, it's thankless work. And some moms aren't so great and leave their families behind. Whatever the situation is, you can bet that there are plenty of&nbsp;country&nbsp;songs singing about it. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-classic-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> on this list are all&nbsp;about all about mom.Country songs about moms can be some of the most moving because they typically tell a familiar and relatable story about friends and memories. These best country songs about mamas provide a kind of emotional connection that musicians hope people discover in their music.Vote up the best country songs for mothers below, or add one you think is the best if it isn't already on the list.

The Best Country Songs About Moms

Best Country Songs About Moms | Greatest Country Hits for Mothers

Lists of the best country songs about things country people love, from hard work to drinking whiskey.

Country Songs for Country Folk

Grab a friend and sing the&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-songs-by-duets/danlee?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country duets</a> at your next karaoke party. Including male and female duets&nbsp;and girl-girl duets, this list of famous country duets features <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-karaoke-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great karaoke songs</a> for couples, friends, or your&nbsp;entire group.&nbsp;

Vote up the best country&nbsp;duets for karaoke night, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.&nbsp;

The Best Country Duets To Sing At Karaoke

The 50+ Best Country Karaoke Duets, Ranked By Fans

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Few things capture the natural beauty of life better than <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-feel-good-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">good country music</a>, 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

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Few art forms tell a story as well as country music, and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slow-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> about forgiveness provide the epilogue to the tales of wrongdoing outlined in some of the genre's rowdiest hits. Covering both sides of the coin, this list includes both songs about seeking forgiveness and granting it.&nbsp;Because&nbsp;humans have been apologizing for their mistakes since the dawn of time, these songs span several generations of artists, from Tammy Wynette, to Taylor Swift. And, both the wisdom and regrets&nbsp;outlined have remained relevant throughout the ages, as seen from the fact that John Denver and Blake Shelton both appear ton this list with songs called &quot;I'm Sorry.&quot;What are your favorite country songs about forgiveness? 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 Forgiveness

The 40+ Best Country Songs About Forgiveness, Ranked

Here are the greatest duos in country music history. Country is the go-to musical genre in the heartland of America. The songs range in themes from broken hearts to having a good time on a Friday night. There has been no shortage of exceptional country singers over the years, and the only thing better than one country singer is two. Plenty of country artists have joined forces to create fantastic, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-country-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new country duos</a>. If you&#39;re a fan of country, then this is the list for you.

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard got together in 2010 to form Florida Georgia Line. While they got their start as a cover band, they burst onto the country music scene in a big way with their hit song &quot;Cruise.&quot; One of the most famous country acts of all time is Big &amp; Rich. They put out their first album in 2004, and since that time, they have had numerous singles make it onto the country music charts. Other talented popular country music duos include Dan + Shay, Sugarland, Brooks &amp; Dunn, and Maddie &amp; Tae.

The best country duos on this list all have one thing in common: they are teams where both people contribute creatively to the acts&#39; success. You can decide for yourself who belongs at the top of this list by voting for your favorite acts. Admit it - you love country music!

The Best Country Duos Of All-Time

The 50+ Best Country Music Duos of All-Time, 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

Proving that country life&nbsp;isn't limited to the farm, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slow-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> about water conjure up images of lakes, beaches, waterfalls, and more. Few genres tell stories better than country music, and few themes are as rich to draw from than the&nbsp;basis of all life itself. Country hits like George Strait's &quot;Blue Water&quot; and Luke Bryan's &quot;Muckalee Creek Water&quot; evoke riverside&nbsp;nostalgia, while&nbsp;Trace Adkins's &quot;Muddy Water&quot; and Carrie Underwood's &quot;Something in the Water&quot; tout the healing powers of H20.Whether you're looking for down home beach party tunes, or spiritually uplifting music, this collection of country water songs is a great place to look. But, while there is no shortage of good aquatic country jams, it's up to you to decide which are the best of the best.&nbsp;Vote up your favorite country songs about water below, and if we're missing any from your personal top 10, be sure to add them to the list.&nbsp;

The Best Country Songs About Water

The 50+ Best Country Songs About Water, 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

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