2008’s Best Country Music
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2008’s Best Country Music
It’s been a great year for country music, with many artists putting out fantastic albums. In this article, we’ll be counting down the top five country albums of 2008. So put on your cowboy boots and get ready to two-step, because these are the best country albums of the year.
Blake Shelton – “Hillbilly Bone”
Blake Shelton’s “Hillbilly Bone” is a fun and catchy song that will make you want to tap your feet and sing along. This song was released in 2008 and quickly climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Country charts. “Hillbilly Bone” is a great song for any country music fan, and it is sure to put a smile on your face.
Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
In early 2008, Lady Antebellum was relatively unknown outside the country music world. But that all changed with the release of their single “Need You Now.” The song quickly skyrocketed to the top of the country charts, and then crossed over to the pop charts, becoming one of the biggest crossover hits in recent memory.
“Need You Now” is a bittersweet song about a man and woman who are in a long-distance relationship, and are struggling to deal with being apart. The song struck a chord with audiences all over the world, and helped make Lady Antebellum one of the biggest breakout acts of 2008.
Zac Brown Band – “Chicken Fried”
Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” was released in 2008 and quickly rose to the top of the country music charts. The song is a celebration of Southern life and food, and its popularity helped to cement the band’s place in the country music genre. “Chicken Fried” won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and was also nominated for three other Grammy Awards.
The Year in Review
2008 was an interesting year for country music. We saw the rise of some new stars, the fall of some old ones, and the continued domination of a few. 2008 was a year of change, and that was reflected in the music. Here are our picks for the best country music of 2008.
The top songs of 2008
2008 was an interesting year for country music. There were a lot of great songs that were released, and it was hard to narrow it down to just ten. However, these are the ten best country songs of 2008, in no particular order.
“Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band
“Should’ve Been a Cowboy” by Toby Keith
“Wherever You Are” by Jack Ingram
“Living in Fast Forward” by Kenny Chesney
“I Run to You” by Lady Antebellum
“Waitin’ on a Woman” by Brad Paisley
“You’re Gonna Miss This” by Trace Adkins
“In Color” by Jamey Johnson
“Ticks” by Brad Paisley
“Don’t Blink” by Kenny Chesney
The top albums of 2008
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the best country music of 2008. This was a great year for country music, with many artists releasing great albums. Here are the top 10 albums of 2008, according to Country Music reviewer Hank Williams:
1. “Troubadour” by George Strait
2. “That Lonesome Song” by Jamey Johnson
3. “Revolution” by Miranda Lambert
4. ” defying gravity” by Keith Urban
5. “The Foundation” by Zac Brown Band
6. “Fearless” by Taylor Swift
7. “Big & Rich Super Galactic Fan ClubPlugin Baby 2” by Big & Rich
8. “The Life of Reilly” by Wayne Hancock
9. “‘Cause of You” by Rodney Atkins
10. ” Homesick/Lonesome” by The Kentucky Headhunters
The top performers of 2008
2008 was an interesting year for country music. There were a lot of great songs, and a lot of great albums. But who were the top performers?
The top female performer of 2008 was definitely Carrie Underwood. She released her album, “Carnival Ride” in October of 2007, and it quickly became one of the year’s best-selling albums. She had several hit singles, including “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” and “Last Name.” She also won several awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award.
The top male performer of 2008 was Brad Paisley. He released his album, “5th Gear” in June of 2007, and it quickly became one of the year’s best-selling albums. He had several hit singles, including “Online,” “Ticks,” and “Letter to Me.” He also won several awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s Male Vocalist of the Year award.
The top group of 2008 was Rascal Flatts. They released their album, “Still Feels Good” in September of 2007, and it quickly became one of the year’s best-selling albums. They had several hit singles, including “Take Me There,” “Stand,” and ” every other roof in America.” They also won several awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Group of the Year award.
So there you have it – 2008’s top performers! Be sure to check out their music if you haven’t already – you’re sure to love it!
