The Top Country Music Songs of 2020

Country music is a genre of American popular music that originated in the Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from the folk music of the British Isles, and various types of American folk music. Country music often consists of ballads and dance tunes with generally simple forms, folk lyrics, and harmonies mostly accompanied by string instruments such as banjos, electric and acoustic guitars, fiddles, and harmonicas.

“The Bones” by Maren Morris

“The Bones” is a song by American singer and songwriter Maren Morris. It was released to country radio on July 15, 2019 as the lead single from Morris’s second studio album, GIRL (2019). The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart and number two on the US Hot Country Songs chart. Upon its release, “The Bones” received critical acclaim from music critics.

“Die from a Broken Heart” by Maddie & Tae

“Die from a Broken Heart” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music duo Maddie & Tae. It was released in October 2019 as the second single from their sophomore album The Way It Feels. The song reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in May 2020, becoming Maddie & Tae’s first number one hit.

“Die from a Broken Heart” is about a relationship that ended suddenly and unexpectedly. Maddie & Tae came up with the idea for the song after hearing about a friend’s break-up. The song’s title is derived from a line in the chorus, which reads: “We never die from a broken heart / We only die from tryin’ to fix it.”

The song has been praised for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics. Critics have also lauded Maddie & Tae for their vocal performance, with many calling it one of their best songs to date.

“10,000” by Keith Urban

10,000 is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released to radio on September 21, 2020 as the fourth single from his eleventh studio album, The Speed of Now Part 1. The song reached the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart in January 2021, giving Urban his thirty-second career No. 1 single on that chart.

“I Hope” by Gabby Barrett

“I Hope” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Gabby Barrett. It was released on May 15, 2020, as the lead single from her upcoming debut studio album. The song was written by Barrett with Zach Kkish, Jon Nite, and Chase McGill.

“One Big Country Song” by Midland

“One Big Country Song” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music trio Midland. It was released to radio on January 21, 2020 as the lead single from their second studio album, Let It Roll. The song was written by the band’s lead singer Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess Carson.

“One Big Country Song” is an uptempo song with electric guitar instrumentation. The song’s narrator talks about a small-town girl who dreams of being a country music star.

The song received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its nostalgic sound and clever lyrics. “One Big Country Song” peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number four on the Hot Country Songs chart. It also reached number one on the Country Radio Signals chart. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Conclusion

After careful consideration, we have compiled a list of what we believe to be the top country music songs of 2020. This was no easy feat, as there were so many great songs released this year. However, we feel confident that our list represents the best of the best.

So without further ado, here are the top country music songs of 2020:

“One Big Country Song” by Blake Shelton

“The Bones” by Maren Morris

“Die from a Broken Heart” by Maddie & Tae

“I Hope You’re Happy Now” by Carly Pearce and Lee Brice

“More Hearts Than Mine” by Ingrid Andress

The Top Country Music Songs of 2020

Introduction