[2026] A Guide to Country Music: From the Latest Hits to Classic Favorites

Goodbye EarlDixie Chicks

The Chicks – Goodbye Earl (Official Video)

Originally a song performed by Sons of the Desert in the late 1990s.

It was covered by the Dixie Chicks in 2000 and became a hit.

The cute and comical music video features Dennis Franz and Jane Krakowski, who are also known for their work in TV dramas.

Second GuessingFlorida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line – Second Guessing (From Songland)

Florida Georgia Line is a duo that ranks among the most popular acts in country music.

They established their popularity from the very beginning, and their debut song, “Cruise,” has been downloaded over seven million times and earned Diamond certification.

Their key appeal lies in a sound that feels fresh while employing traditional phrases.

In “Second Guessing,” for example, they use the classic sounds of country music while incorporating vocal lines typical of contemporary pop.

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Country SquireTyler Childers

Tyler Childers – Country Squire (Official Video)

Tyler Childers is an artist whose unique musical style—combining genres like bluegrass and folk with country music—is especially captivating.

While country has been heavily influenced by genres such as pop and traditional sounds have become less common, Tyler continues to sing traditional country music even today.

His album Country Squire is also crafted with a classic sound.

If you like laid-back songs, be sure to check it out!

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Eyes On YouChase Rice

Chase Rice – Eyes On You

Chase Rice is a country musician from North Carolina.

He also has an athletic side: he played linebacker for the University of North Carolina football team and worked on the pit crew for Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR.

No wonder he’s incredibly muscular.

His song “Eyes On You” is one of his hits, released in 2018.

It’s a love song that portrays a couple spending a special night together.

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Try That In A Small TownJason Aldean

Jason Aldean – Try That In A Small Town (Official Music Video)

Jason Aldean’s new country music “bible,” Try That In A Small Town.

Woven with sounds and words that reflect the toughness and tight-knit bonds of the community he grew up in, this work has impressively reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sparked social debate.

It carries a candid message about rural versus urban life.

While controversial in parts, it prompts reflection on the importance of what we choose to protect.

Other musicians have responded as well, and the song deserves attention as a work that opens new horizons in country music.

It’s undoubtedly a memorable track that conveys Aldean’s true intentions.

Somebody Like YouKeith Urban

Keith Urban – Somebody Like You (Official Music Video)

This is a single released from Australian country rocker Keith Urban’s 2002 album Golden Road.

The song, which expresses a desire to fall in love, was also remixed for the 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

One Man BandOld Dominion

Old Dominion – One Man Band (Official Video)

Old Dominion is a powerhouse country music band formed by five members who have worked on songs for famous country musicians such as Blake Shelton and the band The Band Perry.

They cover a wide range of material, from traditional country to country music that blends modern pop.

Their song “One Man Band” is one of their signature hits and has won awards such as the Academy of Country Music Awards and Song of the Year.

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