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Country Songs Inspired By World Tragedies
Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.
Loretta Lynn: 5 Badass Moments She Changed Everything
When Lynn entered country music nearly 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to what a female country singer could achieve.
Top 5 Hunter Hayes Songs
Hayes started making music early -- like, really early.
Loretta Lynn: Her 10 Best Albums
Is your favorite on our list?
Top 10 Conway Twitty Songs
Which one's your favorite?
The Dixie Chicks’ ‘Fly': All the Songs, Ranked
The Dixie Chicks released 'Fly' on Aug. 31, 1999.
Top 5 Gene Autry Songs
Autry, also known as the "Singing Cowboy," is one of the most beloved names in music.
Top 5 Ashley McBryde Songs
Do y'all agree?
Top 10 Travis Tritt Songs
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Top 5 Little Jimmy Dickens Songs
The country singer and songwriter was as famous for his novelty songs and his fashion sense as he was for his stature (he stood 4'11" tall, hence his stage name).