The Best of 1940s Country Music

If you’re a fan of country music, then you’ll love this blog post! Here, we count down the best country songs of the 1940s.

The Best of 1940s Country Music

1940s country music was some of the best in the genre’s history. The decade saw the rise of artists like Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and Bill Monroe, who would go on to define country music for years to come. This list includes some of the best songs from this golden era of country music.

The Best of 1940s Country Music – Part 2

In the 1940s, country music became more popular than ever. Thanks to the introduction of radio, people all over the United States could listen to their favorite country stars. Some of the most popular country stars of the 1940s include:

-The Andrews Sisters
-Bing Crosby
-The Carter Family
-Eddy Arnold
-Hank Williams
-Jimmie Rodgers
-Pee Wee King
-Roy Acuff
-Tammy Wynette

If you’re a fan of country music, then you’re sure to enjoy this list of the best songs from the 1940s.

The Best of 1940s Country Music – Part 3

The Best of 1940s Country Music – Part 3

In this third and final installment of our three-part series on the best of 1940s country music, we take a look at some of the greatest country songs of the decade. From honky-tonk tunes to ballads, these songs helped define country music in the 1940s and continue to influence country artists today. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best country music from the 1940s.

Honky Tonk Blues – Hank Williams
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Hank Williams
Your Cheatin’ Heart – Hank Williams
Jambalaya (On the Bayou) – Hank Williams
I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love With You) – Hank Williams
Buckaroo – Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
San Antonio Rose – Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Corrine, Corrina – Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Cherokee Maiden – Sophie Tucker with Red Nichols and His Five Pennies l

The Best of 1940s Country Music – Part 4

In this series, we’re taking a look at the best country music of the 1940s. In Part 4, we’re featuring some of the greatest songs from 1946.

1946 was a big year for country music. It was the year that the Grand Ole Opry moved to its current home at the Ryman Auditorium, and it was also the year that Ernest Tubb released one of his most famous songs, “Walking the Floor Over You”.

Other notable releases from 1946 include Hank Williams’ “Honky Tonkin’”, Carl Smith’s “Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way”, and Red Foley’s “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy”.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best country music from 1946.

The Best of 1940s Country Music – Part 5

The last three years of the decade saw a continued popularity for country music. The Grand Ole Opry continued to be a mainstay on the radio, and artists like Hank Williams, Sr. and Ernest Tubb were becoming household names. Newer styles of country music were also starting to emerge, such as the western swing of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys and the honky-tonk sound of Hank Williams, Sr. Here are some of the best country songs from the last three years of the 1940s.

1947
“I Don’t Care” by Eddy Arnold
“Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Tex Williams
“So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed” by Merle Travis

1948
“Anytime” by Eddy Arnold
“Mule Train” by Frankie Laine
“(I’ve Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo” by The Glenn Miller Orchestra

1949
“I’m Moving On” by Hank Snow
“A Sinner’s Prayer” by T-Bone Walker
“‘Cause I Love You” by Johnnie & Jack