Country music is the most popular genre of music and its popularity stems from classic country songs such as these from the 1960s that have paved the way for other, more current artists. Country songs are steeped in Americana and tell the story of ordinary, hard working, hard drinking, and long suffering people just like many of us. Some of the best songs came from the 1950's and the 1970's as well.
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Stand By Your Man
1968 country hit by Tammy Wynette is the ultimate song about being there for your man.
Crazy
This 1961 Patsy Cline hit was release just two years before her sudden death.
Ring Of Fire
Recorded by Johnny Cash but written by June Caarter, the 1963 song is a confession of Carter's love for Cash.
Flowers on the Wall
The Statler Brothers first release in 1963 after being discovered by Johnny Cash
Act Naturally
This 1963 song became Buck Owens' first #1 hit.
Still
This 1962 hit by Bill Andersons
He’ll Have to Go
1960s Jim Reeves hit has a smooth and velvety touch to it and stayed at #1 for 14 weeks.
Walk On By
This 1961 Leroy Van Dyke song stayed atop the charts for 19 weeks!
There Goes My Everything
Jack Greene's first #1 hit, from 1967 this song became a Grand Ol Opry classic.
King of the Road
This 1965 hit for Roger Miller spent 5 weeks at #1 and won a grammy