Country music is the most popular music genre in the United States. Its roots came from the early 20th century from the rural south, which reflected times of hardship, political turmoil, and love. The country songs of the 2000s either harkened back to more classic sounds of earlier alt-country songs such as the Dixie Chicks did, or relied heavily on pop influences, like Shania Twain and Taylor Swift. There are also a ton of great hits that came out of the 1980's and the 1990's as well.
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Before He Cheats
This 2005 country anthem of female empowered was a smash hit for Carrie Underwood.
Fast Cars and Freedom
This 2004 song is a song about American trademarks and became a #1 hit for the band.
Bless the Broken Road
This 20004 song from Rascal Flatts was first recorded in 199 by Nitty Gritty Dirt band
These Days
This 2002 song became the groups first #1 single on the Hot Country charts.
Love Story
This tune from 2008 went four0times platiinum making it one of the biggest country singles of all time.
If You’re Going Through Hell (Keep On Going)
This 2006 song for Rodney Atkins was his breakthrough hit after going through a decade of musical hell - he just kept going.
Watch the Wind Blow By
This 2003 song was a hit for Tim McGraw and is about just taking a moment to slow down and watch the wind blow
I Hope You Dance
This song from 2000 was a hit for LeAnn Womack with its well wishes for a bright future ths song is on constant rotation at weddings and graduations.
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
In 2003 Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson got together for this song about drinking time and it spent 8 weeks on the charts.
My Wish
This song from Rascal Flatts in 2006 was a crossover success and for its music and it well-wishing message.