Country Music Charts: Today’s Top Songs
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Check out the top songs on the country music charts today.
The Top Songs
As of June 2020, country music fans are loving songs like “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett, “One Big Country Song” by Russell Dickerson, and “Beer Can’t Fix” by Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi. These are just a few of the songs that are currently reigning the country music charts.
“All on Me” by Devin Dawson
This week’s most popular country songs, ranked by radio airplay audience impressions as measured by Nielsen Music.
“Most People Are Good” by Luke Bryan
Released in October 2017 as the lead single from his album, What Makes You Country, “Most People Are Good” is a song with a message that everyone can agree with. The track topped both the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, making it Bryan’s seventeenth No. 1 hit on the former and his sixth on the latter.
“Die from a Broken Heart” by Maddie & Tae
“Die from a Broken Heart” is a song by Maddie & Tae. It was released on June 7, 2019 as the lead single from their upcoming second studio album. The song peaked at number one on the Country Airplay chart in November 2019, becoming the duo’s first number-one single on that chart.
The Top Artists
It’s a hot summer day and you’re driving down the highway with the windows rolled down, the wind in your hair, and country music playing on the radio. You’re singing along to your favorite songs and enjoying the carefree feeling that summer brings. But what are the most popular country songs right now? Here are the top 5 songs on the country music charts.
Kane Brown
Kane Brown is an American country music singer and songwriter. He first came to the attention of the public through social media. He released his first EP, titled Closer, in 2015. His first full-length album, Kane Brown, was released in 2016 and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, Experienced, was released in 2018 and included the single “Lose It”, which reached number one on the Country Airplay chart.
Maren Morris
Maren Larae Morris (born April 10, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She has released four studio albums. Her 2015 extended play, Maren Morris EP, debuted at number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in 2016. Major breakout success came in 2016 with her single “My Church”, which peaked at number five on the Country Airplay chart and number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart. The song was included as part of Morris’ debut studio album, Hero (2016). The album’s second single, “80s Mercedes”, was released to country radio on February 21, 2017 and reached the Top 20 of both the Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts.
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born on April 15, 1978, in Lexington, Kentucky. Stapleton’s musical style blends country, rock, bluegrass, and blues. He has released five studio albums: “Traveller” (2015), “From A Room: Volume 1” (2017), “From A Room: Volume 2” (2017), “Starting Over” (2020), and “Americana” (2020). His album “Traveller” won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album and he has won six Academy of Country Music Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, and five Grammy Awards.
The Top Albums
The top three albums this week are The Lonely Nights by Rascal Flatts, Life Changes by Thomas Rhett, and What Makes You Country by Luke Bryan. Rascal Flatts takes the top spot with their sixth album, The Lonely Nights. This is their first album in three years and fans are loving it. Life Changes by Thomas Rhett comes in at second place. This is his third album and it is full of heartbreak and love. What Makes You Country by Luke Bryan takes the third spot. This is his sixth album and it is all about his love for country music.
Kane Brown, Experiment
Kane Brown, Experiment
Release Date: November 9, 2018
Label: RCA Nashville
After a string of exciting singles, Kane Brown’s debut album finally arrived in stores in late 2016. The record shot to the top of the country charts and revealed a young artist with a wide range of influences, from R&B to EDM to Southern rock. Brown co-wrote all but one of the album’s 13 songs, which find him switching easily from tender ballads (“Heaven”) to raucous party anthems (“What Ifs”). The album also features his duet with Lauren Alaina, “What Ifs,” which became a No. 1 hit on the country charts.
Maren Morris, Girl
Maren Morris’ highly-anticipated sophomore album, Girl, has arrived. The 12-track collection includes Morris’ lead single, “GIRL,” as well as the title track, “The Bones” and “Common,” which she co-wrote with Brandi Carlile. The album is a follow-up to her 2016 debut Hero, which earned Morris four Grammy nominations.
Chris Stapleton, From A Room: Volume 2
Chris Stapleton’s “From A Room: Volume 2” holds the top spot on the Country Music Charts: Today’s Top Songs chart for a second week. The album racked up 53,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Dec. 14, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 48,000 were in traditional album sales — the best sales week for a country album in more than a year.
