Top 5 Country Music Songs of All Time

A list of the top 5 country music songs of all time. These are the songs that have stood the test of time and are still loved by fans today.

Introduction

In this article, we’ll countdown the top 5 country songs of all time. From heart-wrenching ballads to upbeat anthems, these are the songs that have defined the genre and stood the test of time.

So, without further ado, here are the top 5 country songs of all time:

5. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
4. “Stand By Me” by Mickey Guyton
3. “Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis
2. “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
1. “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston

“I Will Always Love You” is a song originally written and recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter, Dolly Parton. The song was written as a good-bye and thank you to Parton’s former duet partner and mentor, Porter Wagoner, following Parton’s decision to pursue a solo career. Houston’s recording of the song, released in 1992, received widespread critical and commercial success. The song topped the charts in many countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

In the years since its release, “I Will Always Love You” has been covered by numerous artists from a variety of genres including country, pop, R&B, and rock. The song has been featured in television shows and movies such as The Bodyguard (1992), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016).

“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King

“Stand by Me” is a song originally performed by Ben E. King and written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song was first recorded in 1961 and has been covered by many artists, including John Lennon, Internal Harmony, and Florence + The Machine.

The song was originally released as a single in September of 1961 by Atlantic Records. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and spend three weeks at number one on the R&B chart. “Stand by Me” was also a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.

In 2012, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers

“Unchained Melody” is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North used the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained, hence the name. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by the Righteous Brothers. According to the song’s publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of “Unchained Melody” have been made by more than 670 artists in multiple languages.

The Righteous Brothers version was sent to radio stations on May 29th, 1965, but it was not released as a single until July 12th, right after they had recorded it for their album Just Once in My Life. The song became their second single and went to number one on both Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and Cashbox’s pop singles chart. The single sold more than 2 million copies and helped propelling the album to number three on Billboard’s pop albums chart. The success of “Unchained Melody” also propelled its parent album to number one on Cashbox’s pop albums chart.

“Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey

“Don’t Stop Believin'” is a song by American rock band Journey, originally released as a single from their seventh album Escape in 1981. It became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987, when it was released as a single from the band’s compilation album Greatest Hits. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including country music singer Brad Paisley.

Conclusion

After much discussion and debate, we have come to a final decision on our top 5 country music songs of all time. In no particular order, they are as follows:

· “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
· “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King
· “Love Story” by Taylor Swift
· “In the Ghetto” by Elvis Presley
· “Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis