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

CruiseFlorida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line – Cruise

This is a track by Florida Georgia Line, an American country music duo consisting of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley.

It was released in 2012 and won a CMA Award.

A remixed version featuring the rapper Nelly won an American Music Award.

Concrete AngelMartina McBride

Martina McBride – Concrete Angel (Official Video)

It’s a song released in 2002 that tells the story of a 7-year-old girl living in a hellish world of abuse.

Martina McBride delivers an emotionally powerful performance with smooth, high-quality vocals.

It reached No.

5 on the country music chart.

Where Were You When The World Stopped TurningAlan Jackson

Alan Jackson – Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning

“Where were you on September 11, 2001?” There are few Americans who cannot answer the question posed by this song.

Released in 2001, it sings about the emotions surrounding the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.

While it received positive reviews from music critics, some criticized the song for attempting to profit from the tragedy.

Don’t BlinkKenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney – Don’t Blink (Official Video)

Kenny Chesney is an American country music singer-songwriter and producer who has been active since 1993.

This track was released in 2007 and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

country charts.

Choosin’ TexasElla Langley

Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas (Official Lyric Video)

Ella Langley is a country singer-songwriter from Alabama.

She became a breakout artist when her collaboration with Lily Rose, “You Look Like You Love Me,” hit No.

1 on the country radio charts.

Her new song, “Choosin’ Texas,” was released in October 2025.

Co-written with Miranda Lambert, it tells a bittersweet story of a man who’s drawn to a Texas woman and ends up leaving.

The track pairs an old-school country sound—steel guitar and a two-step rhythm—with candid emotions from a woman’s perspective, and its whiskey-in-hand, heartbreak lyrics are sure to resonate.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to play when you’re drinking alone after a breakup.

Beautiful CrazyLuke Combs

Luke Combs – Beautiful Crazy (Official Video)

Set to a warm acoustic sound, this is an exquisite love song.

It has a rustic worldview that modern, mechanical sounds just can’t capture.

You could say the simple charm of country music is fully brought to life here.

This is one of country singer Luke Combs’ signature songs.

He sings that even the quirks that might seem odd to others can feel beautiful when they belong to someone you love.

It’s a gem of a love song you’ll want to listen to with your partner.

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Ain’t Always The CowboyJon Pardi

Jon Pardi – Ain’t Always The Cowboy (Official Music Video)

Jon Pardi is a representative artist of neo-traditional country.

Neo-traditional country is a genre of country music characterized by classic, old-school sounds.

While Jon Pardi generally releases many songs in an old-style country vein, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” features a melody with a stronger pop influence.

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