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Sure, some of these artists scored major hits, but if you ask us, they're due a much bigger spot in the genre's history books.

A great country song can inspire you, make you laugh or make you cry. It may even enliven you to do crazy things like jump out of an airplane, dance like no one is watching ... or do a little damage to a cheater's beloved truck.

Womack's songs are some of the most traditional-sounding in contemporary country music.

Put on your cowboy boots and let's boogie!

The hair was big, the sound was iconic, and artists such as Faith Hill and George Strait were tearing up the airwaves.

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We still listen to these regularly!

While you may not agree that every song deserves a spot on this list, we hope you'll agree that alt-country deserves its place cemented in the history books.

Do you agree?

Get ready to laugh at these now-vintage classics.