The Best Country Music Songs of All Time

The best country music songs of all time are those that have been passed down from generation to generation. They are the classics that everyone knows and loves. They are the songs that make you want to sing along at the top of your lungs. They are the songs that make you want to get up and dance. They are the songs that make you feel good.

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston

One of the most successful singles of all time, “I Will Always Love You” was originally released in 1974 by country singer Dolly Parton. Parton’s version gained popularity after it was included in the soundtrack for the film “The Bodyguard” in 1992, which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. The song became a global smash hit, topping the charts in several countries and earning Houston a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

“Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey

“Don’t Stop Believin'” is a song by the American rock band Journey, originally released as a single from their 1981 album, Escape. It became a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1982. The song has become one of the most popular and well-known anthems of all time, and has been covered by numerous artists.

“You Belong with Me” by Taylor Swift

“You Belong with Me” is a song performed by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman. It was released on April 18, 2009, by Big Machine Records as the third single from Swift’s second studio album, Fearless (2008). “You Belong with Me” was nominated for the 2010 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. It became her second number-one single in the United States, winning the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Country Song. The song also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted within the top 40 in several countries.

The video won the 2009 MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video and prompted a response from Westboro Baptist Church. In June 2009, Swift premiered the music video for “You Belong with Me” on CMT. The video featured Swift portraying two characters: a popular girl named Janie Sussex and an unpopular nerd named Liana Kent. The video alternates between shots of Sussex frustrating Kent at school and Kent attending Sussex’s house party secretly hoping to talk to her. At the party, Sussex notices Kent standing alone in a corner and makes fun of her before leaving with her boyfriend, Matt policykins. Meanwhile, Kent films Sussex’s house party on her webcam and posts it online; she then imagines what it would be like to be Janie Sussex before Sheffield finds out she posted it online.

The video won the 2009 MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video and caused Westboro Baptist Church to protest against Swift. In April 2014, Rolling Stone placed “You Belong with Me” at number 46 on their list of 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time

“I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton

“I Will Always Love You” is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released on June 6, 1974, as the second single from her 1974 album Jolene. The song was Parton’s second No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States, and she became the first artist ever to achieve the feat of having a No. 1 song on the country chart twice with the same song. In 1982, Whitney Houston’s cover of “I Will Always Love You” helped make it one of the most popular songs of all time, and her version earned Parton a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1983.

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver that initially appeared on Denver’s 1971 album Poems, Prayers & Promises. The song became a worldwide hit when it was released as a single in early 1972, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and No. 1 in both Australia and Canada. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2018.

The song has been recorded by many artists, including John Denver himself, who recorded it several times throughout his career; Emmylou Harris; Olivia Newton-John; Dolly Parton; George Strait; Johnny Cash; Willie Nelson; and Chris Stapleton. Most recently, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was used as the official theme song for the 2018 film of the same name starring Melissa McCarthy.

The lyrics of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” are about West Virginia, with the opening lines paying tribute to the state’s natural beauty: “Almost heaven / West Virginia / Blue Ridge Mountains / Shenandoah River.” The song’s narrator appears to be longing for a simpler way of life away from the hustle and bustle of city life: “Life is old there / Older than the trees / Younger than the mountains / Blowin’ like a breeze.”

Whether you’re from West Virginia or not, there’s no denying that “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is a classic country song that everyone can enjoy.

Conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of the best country music songs of all time. These songs have stood the test of time and are still as popular today as they were when they were first released. Country music is a genre that is enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you’re a fan of the old-time classics or you prefer the contemporary sounds of today, there’s a country song out there that is sure to please.

The Best Country Music Songs of All Time

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