The Best Country Music Videos of All Time

The best country music videos of all time are a matter of opinion. However, there are some that stand out above the rest. These videos are not only great country music, but they are also great music videos. They are well-made, have a great story, and are just overall great videos.

“Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus

“Achy Breaky Heart” is a song written by Don Von Tress and popularized by Billy Ray Cyrus. The single became the first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for Cyrus, as well as the longest-running No. 1 of his career.

The music video for “Achy Breaky Heart” was directed by Marc Ball and released in 1992. The video features Cyrus performing the song with a band in a bar. Throughout the video, people are seen dancing in a line or two-stepping.

The video was an important early display of the popularity of line dancing, which went on to become a major part of country music culture. It also helped to make Cyrus a household name and one of the most popular artists in country music.

“Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks

“Friends in Low Places” is a song written by Earl Thomas Conley, Mark Germino, and Earl Bud Lee, and recorded by country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in August 1990 as the lead-off single from his album No Fences. The song spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in November 1990. It is considered to be Brooks’ signature song. The song’s narrator, down on his luck and recently divorced, crashes his ex-wife’s wedding reception to tell her (and everyone else in attendance) what he really thinks of her and her new husband.

The music video for the song was directed by John Lloyd Miller and shot in Nashville, Tennessee. The video features Brooks performing the song at a honky tonk. In 2001, CMT ranked the video at number 11 on its 100 Greatest Videos list.

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston

Released in 1992, this video was a tribute to Whitney Houston’s film The Bodyguard. The song went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time and the video won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

“I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line” is widely considered to be one of the best country music videos of all time. The video features Cash walking through a field of wildflowers, interspersed with footage of him performing the song in a live setting. The simple yet effective video perfectly captures the essence of Cash’s music and is a timeless classic.

“The Dance” by Garth Brooks

“The Dance” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in February 1990 as the fifth single from his album No Fences. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in May 1990. It also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is told from the perspective of a man who regrets all the things he never did with a former lover.

Conclusion

After watching countless country music videos, we’ve come to the conclusion that these are the best of all time. From tear-jerkers to feel-good stories, these videos have it all.

So, without further ado, here are the best country music videos of all time:

1. “5 More Minutes” by Scotty McCreery
2. “Die a Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett
3. “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood
4. “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones
5. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Hank Williams
6. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
7. “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
8. “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” by Waylon Jennings
9. ” On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson 10. “The Dance” by Garth Brooks

The Best Country Music Videos of All Time

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