best of 2015

So far, 2015 has not been a quiet year in the realm of country music. Happy moments, including new babies, gorgeous weddings, exciting tours and major accomplishments, have filled the calendar to date, along with a few devastating losses -- and the year is only about halfway over!

So far in 2015, there has been lots of new country music released to eager fans.

Whittling down 2015's best country songs (so far) was no easy feat. After all, some of country's biggest stars, not to mention a few talented newcomers, have released singles and fan-favorite songs this year. Can't we just say that all of them are the best?

So far in 2015, country stars have revealed a slew of music videos. Some have been side-splittingly funny, others have been sensual, a few have been simple and pointed, and a handful have been achingly honest, even to the point of being raw and heart-wrenching.