The Five Best 90’s Country Music Videos
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In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the five best country music videos from the 1990s. These videos are sure to give you a blast from the past!
“Achy Breaky Heart” – Billy Ray Cyrus
“Achy Breaky Heart” is a song written by Don Von Tress and recorded by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus. It was released in March 1992 as the first single from Cyrus’s debut album Some Gave All. The single became Cyrus’s signature song and one of the most popular songs of 1992.[1][2] It remains one of his most successful singles to date. Due to the song’s widespread popularity, it also helped propel Cyrus’s career as it became his breakout hit, reaching number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming his first single to achieve platinum status in the United States. In addition, “Achy Breaky Heart” was Cyrus’s first (and to date only) single to enter the top ten on the pop charts, peaking at number four on March 7, 1992.[3]
On May 9, 2013, “Achy Breaky Heart” was certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for having sold 4 million copies in the United States.[4][5][6] Thesingleacy achieved similar success internationally, topping charts in numerous countries including Australia, Austria, Canada,[7] Denmark,[8] Germany,[9] Ireland,[10][11] Italy,[12][13][14] New Zealand,[15] Spain[16][17][18] and Sweden.[19][20]
“Strawberry Wine” – Deana Carter
“Strawberry Wine” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Deana Carter. It was released in August 1996 as the first single and title track from her album Strawberry Wine. The song became Carter’s only Number One Billboard Hot Country Single as a solo artist, and one of the most iconic country songs of the 1990s.
The music video for “Strawberry Wine” was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions and premiered in early 1997. The video features Carter singing the song on a farm, intercut with footage of her childhood.
“I Can Love You Like That” – John Michael Montgomery
This song was released in 1995 as part of the soundtrack to the film “I Can Make You Love Me”. The song became a huge hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard country chart. The video for the song features Montgomery singing in a variety of rural settings, including a wheat field, a barn and a pickup truck.
“A Good Way to Get on My Bad Side” – Brad Paisley
This 1998 song is a funny take on the trials and tribulations of relationships. The video features Paisley singing in front of a green screen, with various images and footage from classic country music videos projected behind him.
“No News” – Lonestar
This 1996 song was the debut single for the country group Lonestar. It spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard country chart and helped to launch the group’s career. The video for the song features the band performing in front of a live audience.
“She’s in Love with the Boy” – Trisha Yearwood
This 1991 song was Yearwood’s first number one hit on the Billboard country chart. The video for the song features Yearwood singing in various romantic settings, including a park and a gazebo.
“Where’ve You Been” – Keith Urban
This 2002 song was Urban’s first number one hit on the Billboard country chart. The video for the song features Urban singing in front of a live audience.
“She’s in Love with the Boy” – Trisha Yearwood
This heartwarming video was released in 1993 and tells the story of a young girl’s love for a boy, set to Trisha Yearwood’s hit song of the same name. The video features Yearwood herself as the girl’s mother, and was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions.
“She’s in Love with the Boy” won the Country Music Association’s Video of the Year award in 1994, and was nominated for three Grammy Awards.
“Anymore” – Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood’s “Anymore” was released in late 1991 as the fourth single from her second studio album, Hearts in Armor. The song was written byendi. Directed by Thom Oliphant, the video features Yearwood walking around a deserted city street while singing the song’s lyrics. “Anymore” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and won the 1992 Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
“She’s in Love with the Boy” – Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood’s “She’s in Love with the Boy” was released in early 1991 as the first single from her self-titled debut album. The song was written by Jon iENDI and directed by Steven Goldmann, the video features Yearwood performing the song on a ranch while interspersed with shots of her riding a horse and walking around outside. “She’s in Love with the Boy” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and won the 1991 CMA Award for Single of the Year.
“Strawberry Wine” – Deana Carter
Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine” was released in mid-1996 as the first single from her debut album, Did I Shave My Legs for This? The song was written by Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison, and directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions, Inc., the video features Carter singing on a beach while interspersed with shots of her walking around outside and lying in a field of strawberries. “Strawberry Wine” peaked at number one on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Billboard Hot 100 charts.
” check it out!The River”- Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks’ “The River” was released in November 1992 as the third single from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Tony Arata, and directed by Paul Boyd, the video features Brooks performing live in concert while interspersed with shots of him walking around outside and sitting on a river bank. “The River” peaked at number two on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Billboard Hot 100 charts.
“Mama He’s Crazy”- The Judds
The Judds’ “Mama He’s Crazy” was released in May 1984 as the fourth single from their album, Why Not Me? The song was written by Ashley Monroe, Jon Randall Stewart and Wynonna Judd, and directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions, Inc.,the video features The Judds performing live in concert while interspersed with shots of them walking around backstage and sitting on a tour bus . “Mama He’s Crazy” peaked at number one on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart
