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 1960's as well.
These are songs from top classic country artists such as John Denver, Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. Vote up the greatest 1970s country songs, or add a song that makes you love '70s country music if it isn't already on the list.
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The Gambler
Kenny Rogers recorded this hit in 1978 two years after it had been recorded by Bon Schlitz but failed to make a mark on the public.
The Devil Went Down to Georgia
This mainstream country hit was a smash with its fiddle-playing for the band in 1979
Convoy
This 1975 song was a smash hit for McCall and inspired a Kris Kristofferson movie
I Will Always Love You
Dolly's goodbye song to former partner Porter Wagoner as she left to pursue a successful solo career. A country classic from 1974
Hello Darlin
This 1970 hit for Conway Twitty spent a month at #1 and is in the grammy hall of fame.
Rhinestone Cowboy
This 1975 hit for Campbell was a song about Broadway stars and musicians.
Rose Colored Glasses
The 1978 was the first hit for John Conlee and peaked at #5 on the charts. It went onto launch his career.
Good Hearted Woman
The song inspired by Ike and Tina Turner was done as a duet b Willie Nelson and Waylon Jenninings in 1976.
Coal Miner’s Daughter
This 1970 tune is Loretta Lynn's biography set to music.
Kiss An Angel Good Morning
The song was a 1971 hit for pride and was inspired by the songwriter Ben Peters' wife and daughter.