The Top 10 Country Music Songs of All Time

Here are the top 10 country music songs of all time according to experts and fans.

Introduction

Country music is a genre of music that originated in the southern United States in the early 1920s. The music consists of a mix of traditional folk music and blues. Country music often tells stories about the lives of people living in rural America and is often considered to be reflective of the values of those people.

The top 10 country songs of all time are:

1) “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
2) “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
3) “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
4) “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” by The Righteous Brothers
5) “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones
6) “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash
7) “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by Devo
8)(Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
9)”Crazy” by Patsy Cline
10)”I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston’s song “I Will Always Love You” was released in 1992 and was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974. The song is about a couple who are breaking up but still have deep feelings for each other. Houston’s version of the song was a massive hit, spending 14 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

“Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey

“Don’t Stop Believin'” is a song by the American rock band Journey, originally released as a single from their 1981 album, Escape. It became a global hit, reaching number one in several countries. The song has been covered by numerous artists and has been prominent in popular culture.

The song was written by Journey members Steve Perry and Neal Schon. It was inspired by Perry’s experience growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and seeing many different types of people coming together. The lyrics talk about staying positive and never giving up on your dreams.

The song was an instant success when it was released, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of Journey’s most iconic songs. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Idol finalists Ace Young and Elliott Yamin, country music singer Billy Gilman, and British pop singer Leona Lewis. “Don’t Stop Believin'” has also been featured prominently in popular culture, appearing in movies such as The Sopranos, Rock of Ages, and Guardians of the Galaxy), television shows (such as Glee), and video games (such as Rock Band).

“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen

“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock songs of all time, and it’s also one of the most popular country music songs of all time. The song was written by Freddie Mercury, and it was first released in 1975. It became a hit in the United States in 1992 when it was featured in the film “Wayne’s World.”

“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin

“Stairway to Heaven” is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band’s untitled fourth studio album (often called Led Zeppelin IV). The song is often ranked among the greatest of all time. It is included in several publications’ best-song lists, appears on ballots for the greatest guitar solos and greatest songs of all time, and has been covered by hundreds of artists.

“Imagine” by John Lennon

1. “Imagine” by John Lennon
2. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
3. “Unchained Melody” by Righteous Brothers
4. “Don’t Cry Out Loud” by Melissa Manchester
5. “The Rose” by Bette Midler
6. “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
7. “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
8. “Bless the Beasts and Children” by The Carpenters
9. “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams
10. “We’ve Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters

“Like a Prayer” by Madonna

Like a Prayer is a song by Madonna, released as the lead single from her fourth studio album of the same name on February 22, 1989. It was written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, and co-written by Bruce Gaitsch. The track denoted a more artistic and personal direction for Madonna, following her departure from her long-time collaborators Stephen Bray, Michael Collin…

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is a song by American rock band Nirvana. It was released as the lead single from their second album, Nevermind (1991), on September 10, 1991. The surprise success of the single propelled Nevermind to the top of several albums charts at the start of 1992, as Nirvana became one of the most successful and influential alternative rock bands of all time.

The song was written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl, and produced by Butch Vig. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was Nirvana’s biggest hit, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it stayed for a record-breaking eight weeks. The success of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” led to widespread mainstream popularity for alternative rock and grunge music in general.

In January 1992, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was ranked number four on MTV’s Top 20 Videos of All Time poll and in March 1993, it was placed at number eight on NME’s list of The 50 Greatest Songs Of All Time. In 2002, Rolling Stone ranked it number nine on their list of The 100 Greatest Songs Of All Time ; in 2004, they placed it at number seventeen on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. In 2015, Pitchfork Media ranked “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at number seven on their list of The 200 Best Songs Of The 1990s.

“One” by Metallica

“One” is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the third single from their fourth studio album, …And Justice for All (1988). The song was written by band members James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, and produced by Flemming Rasmussen. Along with “Enter Sandman”, “One” is one of Metallica’s most popular songs. It peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1989 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales in excess of 500,000 copies in that country.

“Enter Sandman” by Metallica

Enter Sandman is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the first single from their self-titled fifth album, Metallica, in 1991. The music was written by Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, and the lyrics were written by Hetfield.

The song follows a simple structure of verses followed by choruses. The verses make use of power chords with a heavy focus on rhythm, while the choruses feature palm muted guitars playing lead melodies. Hammett’s guitar solo was reportedly inspired by the work of Tony Iommi.

The song became one of Metallica’s biggest hits, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the UK Singles Chart. It received positive reviews from music critics and won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1992. The music video for the song was directed by Wayne Isham and features footage of the band performing in a live concert setting intercut with scenes of children going to sleep at night.