American Songwriter

3 Country Ballads From the 2000s That Aren’t About Breakups

Want a ballad that's not about a love gone wrong? Look no further than these country songs from the early 2000s.
Yahoo

How a twangy country ballad captivated the nation

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ella Langley performs at New Faces of Country Music during Country Radio Seminar on Friday, March 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) (Amy Harris/Invision/AP ...
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1977 country-pop ballad, named one of the greatest of all time, became a tearjerker by accident

Surprisingly, it's really a happy song
American Songwriter

3 Country Songs From the 1980s That Bring Back the Friends You Never Forgot

Many country songs are about nostalgia. There are many topics to cover under that umbrella, but let’s talk about country songs that make us remember old friends. The three country songs from the 1980s below will all remind you of times gone by with people you love. You’ll want to call up old friends after listening to these tracks.
Taste of Country

15 Country Songs Have Reached One Billion Spotify Streams: No. 1 May Shock You

The only thing more surprising than who's on this list of country songs that have reached one billion Spotify streams, is who isn't. Sam Hunt's "Body Like a Back Road" is the newest addition to Spotify's one billion streams club. More than 1,000 songs ...