The Best Country Music Songs of 2008

It’s that time of year again! Here are our top picks for the best country music songs of 2008.

Introduction

It’s that time of year again: Time to look back at the past twelve months and choose the best country music songs of 2008. This was a great year for country music, with plenty of fantastic new songs released by both established artists and newcomers. So choosing just ten songs wasn’t easy – but after much deliberation, here are our picks for the best country songs of 2008.

1. “I Saw God Today” – George Strait. This touching song from George Strait’s album Troubadour is a reflection on all the little moments in life that can make us believe in something larger than ourselves.

2. “In Color” – Jamey Johnson. Jamey Johnson’s Nodeen Down is full of great storytelling songs, but “In Color” is the standout track, a moving ode to how even the darkest moments of our lives can eventually be seen in a positive light.

3. “Terrified” – KinderDenninger. This husband-and-wife duo debuted in 2008 with their album Fight Another Day, and “Terrified” is one of the highlights – a powerful ballad about facing our fears and overcoming them.

4. “Stay” – Sugarland. One of the mostaninfectious hooks of the year comes courtesy of Sugarland, with this heartwarming song about holding onto love through good times and bad.

5. “You Look Good in My Shirt” – Keith Urban. Keith Urban returned to his roots with his 2006 album Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing, and he mined that country-rock sound again for this fun album opener about getting dressed up for a night on the town – no matter who you end up going home with at the end of the night!

6. “Home” – Dierks Bentley featuring Miranda Lambert. Dierks Bentley teamed up with fellow country superstar Miranda Lambert for this touching duet about finding your way back home, no matter where you are in life or how far you may have strayed from your roots

The Best Country Music Songs of 2008

2008 was a great year for country music. There were a lot of great songs that came out that year. In this article, we are going to countdown the top 10 best country music songs of 2008.

“Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” by Luke Bryan

“Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan for his 2011 album Tailgates & Tanlines. It was released in March 2012 as the fourth single from that album. Bryan wrote this song with Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley. The song is about a guy who is at a bar and sees a girl shaking her hips, and he proceeds to ask her to dance with him.

The music video was directed by Karl Lieberman and premiered in March 2012. It features footage of Bryan performing the song live, intercut with footage of girls shaking their hips. As of May 2013, the video has over 48 million views on YouTube.

“Take a Little Ride” by Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean’s “Take a Little Ride” was one of the biggest country hits of 2008. The song spent five weeks at the top of the country charts and was named the Song of the Year by the Country Music Association.

“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” by Eli Young Band

“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music group Eli Young Band. It was released in May 2012 as the lead single from their third studio album Life at Best. The song received airplay on country radio and peaked at number one on the Country Airplay chart in December 2012, becoming the band’s first number one hit. The song was nominated for Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

“Over You” by Miranda Lambert

“Over You” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released in July 2008 as the fourth single of her album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. The song became Lambert’s first Number One hit on the Billboard Country charts in 2008.

The song is about the death of Lambert’s brother, who died in a car accident when she was sixteen. In the song, she sings about how she still thinks about him every day and how she will never forget him.

“Over You” was well-received by critics, who praised Lambert’s vocals and the song’s emotional lyrics. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song at the 51st Grammy Awards.

“Pontoon” by Little Big Town

“Pontoon” is a song recorded by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released in May 2012 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Tornado. The song was written by Barry West, Natalie Hemby and Phillip Sweet. “Pontoon” peaked at number 2 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts in December 2012. It also reached number one on the former chart in January 2013, making it the group’s first single to do so. The song received a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of over two million copies in the United States.

“Tornado” by Little Big Town

Little Big Town’s “Tornado” was one of the best country songs of 2008. The song Vengeance is a dish best served cold, But it ain’t hot enough for me. I’m lookin’ for a confrontation, I’m fixin’ to start a war. Let’s take this outside, boys, ’cause I’m ready for more. More than anything I want to see you tornadoes comin’ my way” is a great example of the lyrical prowess of the group. The song has a great message and is super catchy, making it one of the best country songs of 2008.

“One More Last Chance” by Vince Gill

“One More Last Chance” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in May 1994 as the fourth single from his album when love finds you. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1994. Gill wrote the song with John Barlow Jarvis.

“One More Last Chance” is a ballad in which the narrator asks his lover for one more last chance to save their relationship before she leaves him.

The song was nominated for Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the 35th Grammy Awards.

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston

“I Will Always Love You” is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Dolly Parton. The song was written as a goodbye and good luck message to Parton’s one-time partner and mentor of sorts, Porter Wagoner, upon her decision to pursue a solo career. “I Will Always Love You” was released on June 6, 1974, as the second single from Parton’s 1974 album Jolene. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice; first on December 8, 1982, when it was released as part of the soundtrack for The Bodyguard, and again on February 5, 1983, when it was released as a single by Whitney Houston.

Conclusion

So there you have it, the best country music songs of 2008. Did your favorite make the list? If not, there are plenty of other great songs out there to enjoy. From heartwarming ballads to toe-tapping anthems, country music has something for everyone. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to two-step the night away.