Merle Haggard
Our Favorite Country Hits
Have you ever thought about what ten songs represent the best of country music? If you were asked to pick ten songs, which ones would they be? We have carefully picked what we believe are the top ten country hits of all time, they include both mainstream and classic country hits. You can find all your country favorites on internet radio.
‘I Fall To Pieces’ (1961)
This is probably one of the greatest country songs of all time. The melody and the timbre of the voice of the singer is what set this song apart from other songs.
‘Folsom Prison Blues’(1955)
This song was written by Johnny Cash while he was on overseas assignment with the US Air ForceInside the Walls of Folsom Prison. Various versions of this song have been recorded by various artists including Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Charley Pride and Brooks and Dunn.
‘I Hope You Dance’ (2000)
This song is significant because upon release it was awarded a Grammy for Best Country Song, and it has been wildly popular ever since.
‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry’ (1949)
Part of this song’s appeal is that Hank Williams singing style immediately evokes the feeling of loneliness that he’s singing about.
‘The Dance’ (1990)
The music video recorded for this song includes several American icons, making this a very popular hit. You will be able to find this song on most anyinternet radio station.
‘Crazy’ (1961)
There have been numerous recreations of this song, however, none of them are comparable to the original version. The night Patsy Cline debuted this song she received three standing ovations and the song became an immediate crossover hit, earning hit status on three different charts in the early 1960′s.
‘Stand By Your Man’ (1968)
This is an old time classic hit. As proof of its stature in the country genre, the song has endured over the years and is still continuously played at weddings and country bars across the country.
‘I Cross My Heart’ (1992)
This song became a music sound track and has make it to No. one on the music charts.
‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’ (1952)
Hank Williams wrote and recorded this song, it was released subsequent to his death and is thought to be one of his best songs.
‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ (1980)
This song really portrays how a man feels after being betrayed by his lover. George Jones credits this song with winning him the Best Male Country Vocal Performance Grammy Award.
Obviously, not everyone is going to agree on the top ten songs. Some of the songs that you like might have made the list and others might not have. The bottom line is that we all have our own preferences. Despite our differences, country music is a very popular and robust genre that enjoys great popularity. Now that you’ve studied up, hop on over to our free Country Music Internet Radio channel and listen to some of these songs you’ve read about!
Merle Haggard — Are The Good Times Really Over
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Essential Willie Nelson $11.23 With 41 tracks drawn from nine record labels, the two-disc Essential Willie Nelson is impressive in its breadth. Disc one is simply superb; it begins with 1961′s “Night Life,” recorded for the obscure Bellaire label, and moves on to several of Nelson’s early 1960s Liberty recordings, an overlooked gem recorded for Monument in 1964 (“I Never Cared for You”), a cherry-picked selection of his RCA and… |
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Chisum $3.00 Sprawling sagebrush classic stars John Wayne as real-life cattle king John Chisum in this lively dramatization of New Mexico’s 1878 Lincoln County War. When a greedy and powerful land developer who controls the territory’s corrupt officials attempts to take away his land, he is forced to fight to keep his property. With Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Linda Day. 112 min. Widescreen (Enhanced);… |
