The Best Country Music of 2005
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Looking for a way to relive the best country music of 2005? Look no further than our list of the top 10 country songs of the year. From Keith Urban to Carrie Underwood, these are the tunes that made 2005 one of the best years in country music history.
2005 in Country Music
It was a great year for country music, with a lot of great artists releasing new albums. Some of the best country music of 2005 came from artists like Kenny Chesney, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, and Brooks & Dunn. Let’s take a look at some of the best country music of 2005.
Notable events
January 1
* Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood host the 40th Annual CMA Awards live on CBS. Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, and Sugarland win Video of the Year for “Better Life,” “Better Life,” and “Something More,” respectively.
January 15
* Garth Brooks announces his first world tour in 13 years.
February 8
* Reba McEntire hosts the 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards live on CBS. Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney win Entertainer of the Year, while Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood take home the top prizes in the Male and Female Vocalist of the Year category.
March 3–5
* The Country Music Hall of Fame opens its American Currents: State of the Music Industry exhibit, which features artifacts from 2005 (and earlier). The exhibit runs through June 11, 2006.
tracy lawrence’s album Time Marches On is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
Album releases
Some of the biggest and most influential country albums were released in 2005. Here are some of the most noteworthy:
-Brooks & Dunn’s “Hillbilly Deluxe”
-George Strait’s “Somewhere Down in Texas”
-Kenny Chesney’s “The Road and the Radio”
-Alan Jackson’s “Precious Memories”
-Brad Paisley’s “Time Well Wasted”
Critical reception
The year 2005 in country music saw the top of the charts filled with predictable, middle-of-the-road performers like Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. But critics and fans alike agreed that some of the best music of the year came from a few artists who broke away from the pack and took risks with their sound.
Accolades
At the 2005 CMA Awards, three of the album’s tracks (“That’s Where I Wanna Take Our Love”, “Who I’d Be”, and “Your Man”) were all nominated for Single of the Year; “That’s Where I Wanna Take Our Love” won the award. Meanwhile, “Your Man” earned Tufts a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. The track “All My Life” was also recognized at the awards, being nominated for both Song of the Year and Single of the Year; it won in the former category. “All My Life” was additionally awarded a Grammy for Best Country Song. Lastly, All About You was nominated for Album of the Year but lost to Time*s*’ album Be Here.
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 742,876 copies in its first week. It became Underwood’s second album to debut at number one and third overall album to debut within the top ten. The album was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over four million copies in the United States. In Canada, it opened at number two on the Canadian Albums Chart, with sales of 97,500 copies. The album was also successful in other international markets. In Australia, it debuted at number three on the ARIA Charts and was later certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments of over 140,000 copies.
“Some Hearts” was nominated for Album of the Year and won Best Country Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. “Jesus, Take the Wheel” won three Grammy Awards in 2006: Record of the Year, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and Best Country Song. “Before He Cheats” won two Grammy Awards in 2007: Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song.”Jesus, Take the Wheel” also became Underwood’s first single to be certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over ten million copies
Legacy
Country music has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings in the early 1900s. The genre has come to be defined by its stories of heartbreak, loss, and love, as well as its focus on traditional instrumentation. In recent years, country music has seen a resurgence in popularity. artists like Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt, and Florida Georgia Line have brought the genre to new heights. Here, we’ll take a look at the best country music of 2005.
Influence on contemporary country music
The top songs of the year were heavily influenced by traditional country, with a more modern twist. This can be seen in the use of more electric guitars and a heavier focus on the lyrical content of the songs. The most popular songs of the year tended to be about love and relationships, with a few exceptions.
One of the biggest hits of the year was “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood. The song is about a woman who has been through a tough time and is ready to let go and let God take over. The song was incredibly popular with both country and Christian audiences, and won several awards.
Another huge hit was “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood. The song is about a woman who finds out her man has been cheating on her and takes revenge by vandalizing his truck. The song resonated with many women who had been through similar experiences, and helped propel Underwood to superstar status.
2005 was a big year for country music, with many traditional sounds making a comeback in a more modern form. This would lay the groundwork for the next decade of country music, which would see even more influence from traditional sounds.
