Recently, I've fallen back in love with country music. In the last 3 years, I've not listened to much of it. However, when I was little, I used to always listen to country music. Kicks 96 would be on, and me and my grandma would play Rummy while listening to country. It's kind of nostalgia, but not at all.
This blog is dedicated to my 10 favorite country songs ever.
Drum roll please...
10. Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus This 1992 song is one of the greatest; well, at least it would be if the artist weren't a one-hit-wonder. Still, it's a great song and it made the list for a reason!
9. Picture by Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow No, not the more recent version with Kid Rock and some other chick. I'm talking the original 2002 version. I remember I used to always jam to this. Love it.
8. Hot Mama by Trace Adkins This 2003 song may not be a classic, (none of them on the list are to this point) but it's still great. Comin' On Strong was probably Trace's best album.
7. Because of You by Kelly Clarkson featuring Reba McEntire This 2007 duo was even greater than Sheryl and Kid Rock. Even better than the 2005 single with just Kelly.
6. Once a Day by Connie Smith Connie Smith is probably the most underrated country artist known. This 1964 song was probably one of her greatest. *Note: I discovered Connie Smith while at the Grand Ole Opry on May 4, 2012.
5. I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton Yes, I hate to inform you. Whitney Houston may've made this song famous, but it definitely wasn't the original version. The 1974, better, version was originally by Dolly Parton. Thank you, Dolly.
4. Red Dirt Road by Brooks & Dunn This 2003 record by the famous duo was one of their best in my opinion. Reminds everyone of their teenagedom. Or something.
3. Check Yes or No by George Strait This 1995 song was definitely one of George Strait's best in my opinion and reminds me that some people really do stay together. Thank you, George, for this song. One of the best, earning its spot on my list.
2. Daddy Sang Bass by Johnny Cash This is one of his best songs, in my opinion. I know you all probably like Ring of Fire more, but I don't. This 1968 song was amazing, though I don't understand why Momma sang tenor..
And finally.... Number one.
1. How Great Thou Art by Elvis Presley I know this is gospel, but I still consider it country, and great country it is. This 1967 song I heard while recording at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, which is also where Elvis recorded this hymn. Elvis was known for wanting special requests while recording, and his special request for this song was to record it in the pitch black of the studio. I guess he just got that vibe. I entirely love and give this song my heart.
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