Simple and easy to remember lyrics, guitar with steel strings, themes of the West, deep meaningful texts... all these and even more, colorfully represent the world's most inspirational country compositions. Usually, country music is quite dynamic and uncomplicated at the same time, it relies on schemes of rock'n'roll or lyrical ballad. In fact, this musical genre has always been one of the most popular, for the reason that almost everyone has been taken satisfaction in it.
Country music history is very rich and deep. This musical genre comes from the folk music of the British settlers in the United States and was originally called hillbilly music. Moreover, In the mid-1950's country, along with elements from other genres (gospel, rhythm and blues) gave birth to rock'n'roll. A bit later, another prominent musical direction comes from country and it was borderline genre rockabilly, which was generally presented by such icons, as Elvis Presley, Karl Perkins, and Johnny Cash, and all of them had recorded in the same Sun Records studio.
If you are not very familiar with this music genre, we recommend you to discover it now by dint of best country songs of all-time. We have prepared an incredible collection of the most important of it, country music masterpieces. And, if you're an avid fan of such music, for you this list will become a real pleasure. Take a comfortable position of the body, stock up with delicious drinks and let the music carry you away.
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Ask someone to call a song that always makes him cry, and the chances are they'll swiftly reply “Johnny Cash. Hurt.” In fact, it's a cover for the Nine Inch Nails song, nevertheless, in the hands of the legendary singer, this song has come to life in a new way. Probably, Johnny Cash could make any song better than it was, so he deserves special attention among other artists.
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues
Dolly Parton - Jolene
Taylor Swift - Love Story
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around
Willie Nelson - On The Road Again
Rascal Flatts - What Hurts The Most
Tammy Wynette — Stand By Your Man
Johnny Cash - Personal Jesus
Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
Jack Greene - All The Time
Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
Faith Hill - Breathe
Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice
Garth Brooks- Friends In Low Places
Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
Ray Price- Heartaches by the Number
Patsy Cline - Crazy
Lonestar - Amazed
Shania Twain - You're Still The One
John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
Johnny Cash - One
Vince Gill - Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away
Johnny Cash - Man in black
Alan Jackson - Remember When
Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance
Keith Urban - You'll Think Of Me
Johnny Cash - (a boy named sue)
Tim McGraw - Just to see you smile
Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind
The Statler Brothers - Flowers On The Wall
The Judds - Have Mercy
Jace Everett - Bad Things
Sugarland - Stay
Dierks Bentley - What Was I Thinkin'
Roger Miller - King of the Road
Connie Smith - Once A Day
Dixie Chicks - Landslide
Faith Hill - This Kiss
Alan Jackson - Little Bitty
Miranda Lambert - Mama's Broken Heart
Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much
Taylor Swift - Teardrops On My Guitar
Gretchen Wilson - Redneck Woman
Charlie Pride - Kiss an Angel Good Morning
Patsy Cline I Fall to Pieces
Johnny Cash - Cocaine Blues
Alan Jackson - Chattahoochee
Garth Brooks - The Dance
Johnny Cash - Big river
Toby Keith - As Good As I Once Was
Tim McGraw - Please Remember Me
Hank Williams Sr. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
Trisha Yearwood - She's In Love With The Boy
Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart
Sara Evans - Suds In The Bucket
Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You
Willie Nelson - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Buck Owens Love's Gonna Live Here
Miranda Lambert - White Liar
Rascal Flatts - Bless The Broken Road
Taylor Swift - Our Song
Tim McGraw - It's Your Love
Gloriana - (Kissed You) Good Night
Lonestar - I'm Already There (Message From Home)
The Band Perry - If I Die Young
Brooks & Dunn - My Maria
Josh Turner - Would You Go With Me
Randy Travis - Forever and Ever, Amen
Johnny Cash - I Still Miss Someone
LeAnn Rimes - Cant Fight The Moonlight
Shania Twain - Man! I Feel Like A Woman
Alison Krauss - When You Say Nothing At All
John Denver - Annie's Song
Toby Keith - Beer For My Horses ft. Willie Nelson
Sam Hunt - Take Your Time
Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
Trace Adkins - You're Gonna Miss This
Miley Cyrus - The Climb
Kenny Chesney - There Goes My Life
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
Blake Shelton - Came Here To Forget
Miranda Lambert - Vice
C.W. McCall - Convoy
Jon Pardi - Heartache On The Dance Floor
Jason Aldean - Tonight Looks Good On You
Thomas Rhett - Marry Me
LANCO - Greatest Love Story
Chris Stapleton - Broken Halos
Luke Bryan - Huntin', Fishin' And Lovin' Every Day
Scotty McCreery - Five More Minutes
Jason Aldean - Burnin' It Down
Johnny Cash - Daddy sang