Patsy Cline
Posted on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
The Ten Best Country Songs Of All Time
Whether you like Hank Williams or the Dixie Chicks, trying to pin down the best country songs is a formidable task. Among the dozens of decisions to make, you must consider whether the list includes classic country or just modern; story-telling songs or catchy radio hits; songs from the top charts or lesser known gems. Not to mention whether the list will include one hundred songs or be whittled down to a mere ten. To find the most comprehensive and unbiased list, it is best to turn to Country Music Television, or CMT.
Bringing in the rear at number ten is Blue Moon of Kentucky. Originally performed by The Blue Grass Boys, Blue Moon of Kentucky has also been recorded by Elvis Pressley and Patsy Cline, among several others.
For number nine we turn to Behind Closed Doors which was recorded by Charlie Rich in 1973. Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton has both performed variations of this song.
Number eight belongs to Galveston by Glen Campbell. First recorded in 1969, Galveston is a well know protest song. I Fall To Pieces by Patsy Cline rings in at number seven. Originally performed in 1961, Linda Ronstadt and Trisha Yearwood, along with several others, have put their own spin on the song.
The sixth song on the list is Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks. This popular line dance song was released in 1990.
Your Cheatin’ Heart, sung by Hank Williams, ranks as number five on the list. Recorded in 1952 and released in 1953, this song has been performed by dozens of singers through the years.
Number four is held by the well-known Ring of Fire, by Johnny Cash. Released in 1969, Ring of Fire has been used in many video games and movies through the years.
Patsy Cline ranks again on this list with her recording of “Crazy”. Originally written by Willie Neslon, Cline recorded third-ranked “Crazy” in 1962.
The second country song on this list is held by “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones. Released in 1980, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” has won several honors and awards.
Finally, the honor of being the number one best country song ever was given to “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette. The 1968 song has been selected by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry.
Whether you agree with all of the songs on this list or not, anyone who is a fan of country music will realize the impact these ten best country songs have had on the music world.
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The list is long in finding the best country songs. Not to mention whether the list will include one hundred songs or down to a mere ten. It is best to turn to Country Music Television to find the unbiased list of the best country songs.
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