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 1960's and the 1970's as well.
This list contains songs from top classic country artists such as Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, The Judds, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton.
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Always On My Mind
Willie Nelson's 1982 version became on the most successful versions of this popular song.
9 to 5
This Dolly Parton song was the accompanying song for her similarly titled movie in 1980. A working woman's anthem!
On the Road Again
This 198 WIllie Nelson tune is #471 on Rolling Stone's top 500 songs of all time.
Islands in the Stream
This 1983 hit went platinum and crossed over to the pop charts as well.
When You Say Nothing at All
This Keith Whitley song hit #1 in 1988 and was also re-recorded by Alison Krauss.
All My Ex's Live in Texas
A great tongue and cheek song by Strait from 1987
Forever and Ever, Amen
1987 Randy Travis song that won a grammy
He Stopped Loving Her Today
A sad song about eternal love from George Jones in 1980
Good Ol' Boys
This 1980 song by Waylon Jennings was the theme song for Dukes of Hazzard
Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ole Days)
This 1986 tune by The Judds won two grammys