Country music is the most popular genre of music and its popularity stems from classic country songs such as these from the 1950s that have paved the way for other, more current artists. The country songs of the 1950s are steeped in Americana and tell the story of ordinary, hard working, hard drinking, and long suffering people just like many of us.
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Long Gone Lonesome Blues
A 1950 hit for Hank WIliams that topped the charts for weeks on end.
Hey, Good Lookin
This 1951 hit from Hank WIlliams was one in a line of jukebox hits for the country singer throughout the '50s
Walkin’ After Midnight
This 1950s hit from Patsy Cline peaked at #2 on the charts and essentially launched her storied country career.
I’m Moving On
The 1950 hit that launched Hank Snow's career in country music.
Why Don’t You Love Me
Another 1950 hit for Hank WIlliams that reached #1 on the country charts.
Your Cheatin’ Heart
This sad, loverlorn song is another hit from Hank Williams from 1952.
White Lightning
1955 George Jones hit about moonshine
The Wild Side of Life
This Hank Thompson #1 smash was a hit in 1952
I Walk the Line
This love song to June Carter is a classic '50s hit from Johnny Cash that is stark, epic, and lovelorn.
It Wasn't Go Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
this Kitty Wells hit was the response to "The Wild Side of LIfe" shortly after its release in 19532 becomeing the housewives country antjem of the early 1950s