American Songwriter

4 Country Hits That Were Also Part of Movie Soundtracks

These four country songs were all big hits at country radio and were also part of the soundtrack for a few movies.
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6 songs that were shunned by country radio and rejected by Nashville — but still became hits

Kacey Musgraves at Lollapalooza in 2019 and Beyoncé at the 2025 Grammys.Josh Brasted/FilmMagic; Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Kacey Musgraves recently opened up about the backlash to her 2013 ...
Taste of Country

14 Unlikely Country Hits That Broke All the Rules

Any seasoned country executive can tell you that there's a certain secret sauce that goes into making a radio hit. A catchy hook, a relatable lyric, a little twang ... and well, if you throw in a few ...
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15 iconic country singers and their biggest hits

Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, and Garth Brooks are among the top country artists who have reshaped the genre over their illustrious careers.
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40 Most-Played Songs of 2025 Reveal a Disturbing Trend

The most-played song in country music in 2025 is an RIAA certified, triple-platinum duet released two summers ago. After that, it's a lot of Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll and famous country men. Seven ...
American Songwriter

4 Country Songs From the 2000s That Were Also Big Crossover Hits

When Martina McBride released “This One’s For The Girls” in 2003, she had already had two hits at pop radio, with “I Love You” and “There You Are”. But “This One’s For The Girls”, on her Martina album ...
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6 songs that were shunned by country radio and rejected by Nashville — but still became hits

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kacey Musgraves at Lollapalooza in 2019 and Beyoncé at the 2025 Grammys.Josh Brasted/FilmMagic; Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty ...