The Best Country Music of 1995
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It’s been twenty years since 1995, and we’re looking back at the best country music of the year. From Garth Brooks to Shania Twain, these are the artists that made 1995 a great year for country music.
Introduction
The year 1995 was an important one for country music. Following the massive success of Garth Brooks in the early 1990s, a new group of artists emerged who would come to be known as the Class of ’95. This group, which included everyone from Shania Twain to Tim McGraw, would dominate the country charts for years to come. Here are some of the best country songs of 1995.
The Year in Review
The year 1995 in country music will probably be best remembered as the year that Brooks & Dunn’s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” brought the ” neo-traditionalist ” movement, which had begun in the late 1980s, to its apotheosis. It was also a year in which, after a decade of decline, country radio once again began to play more uptempo music, mostly in the form of so-called ” Broscientific ” songs like John Michael Montgomery’s ” I Can Love You Like That .” And, finally, 1995 was the year in which Shania Twain released her epochal album The Woman in Me , which would not only usher in a new era of blockbuster success for country music but also help to change the way that female performers were marketed within the industry.
The Best Country Music of 1995
Country music in 1995 was a special blend of old and new. The traditional sounds of country were still very much alive, but there was also a new wave of country artists who were bringing a more modern sound to the genre. This new sound was a breath of fresh air for many country music fans, and it resulted in some of the best country music of the decade.
The Best Country Albums of 1995
There are a few debuts on this list of the best country albums of 1995, but most of the artists are veterans. The top album, Garth Brooks’ Fresh Horses, was his sixth studio release. This was also a big year for female artists in country music, with four women represented in the top 10.
The Best Country Albums of 1995:
1. Fresh Horses – Garth Brooks
2. Thinkin’ About You – Trisha Yearwood
3. It Matters to Me – Faith Hill
4. Stone Cold Country – Diamond Rio
5. The Woman in Me – Shania Twain
6. Lovin’, Livin’, and Gettin’ It On – Alan Jackson
7. We Can’t Dance – Genesis
8. Jagged Little Pill – Alanis Morissette
9. Crash Test Dummies – The Ghosts That Haunt Me
The Best Country Songs of 1995
The mid-1990s was a golden era for country music, with many artists achieving mainstream success while staying true to their country roots. This list features the 10 best country songs of 1995, as voted on by country music fans.
1. “I Can Love You Like That” by John Michael Montgomery
2. “Baby I Lied” by Deborah Gibson
3. “Hey Good Lookin'” by Hank Williams, Jr.
4. “Check Yes or No” by George Strait
5. “On the Verge” by Collin Raye
6. “I Like It, I Love It” by Tim McGraw
7. “One More Day” by Diamond Rio
8. “You Think You Know Somebody” by Lari White
9. “XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)” by Trisha Yearwood
10.” Mighty Love” by Sugarland
Conclusion
In conclusion, 1995 was a great year for country music. There were many different types of songs that were popular, from heartwarming ballads to upbeat party songs. There are too many great songs to list them all, but some of our favorites include “I Can Love You Like That” by John Michael Montgomery, “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls, and “95” by Tim McGraw. What are some of your favorite country songs from 1995?
