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

Talk You Out Of ItFlorida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line – Talk You Out Of It

A song released in 2018 by the popular country duo Florida Georgia Line.

Its country-style lyrics about pure love became popular and have been embraced by music fans.

You can also feel influences from electronic music here and there, clearly showing their stance of evolving while carrying on the spirit of traditional country.

Above all, the melody is straightforward, so I think it’s easy on Japanese listeners’ ears.

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Rich Men North Of RichmondOliver Anthony

Oliver Anthony – Rich Men North Of Richmond

Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” is a much-talked-about work that casts a sharp eye on American society.

The song was released in August 2023, and amid sparking numerous debates, it went on to claim the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

Set to guitar tones evocative of country music landscapes, it voices the struggles of ordinary people living in modern America.

Hailing from Virginia and once a factory worker, he can be said to have made a significant splash in the music world.

While Anthony maintains a politically neutral stance, the song—having prompted social critique—now enjoys support from conservatives, even as some say it contains criticisms of welfare recipients.

Each listen may offer something new to discover!

Once a DayConnie Smith

Connie Smith Once A Day

A track released in 1964 by American country music artist Connie Smith.

It is known as the first track by a female country artist to reach No.

1 on the charts with her debut single.

There Was This Girl (Static Version)Riley Green

Riley Green – There Was This Girl (Static Version)

A song released in 2018 by country singer Riley Green from Alabama, USA.

From the very beginning, a guitar phrase that exudes a country vibe rings out, making it irresistible for country music fans.

The exhilarating, fast-paced chorus is another highlight, and it would be perfect as background music for running or driving.

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Beautiful As YouThomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett – Beautiful As You (Lyric Video)

This is a gem of a love song from American country singer Thomas Rhett.

The lyrics, filled with deep love and gratitude for his wife, are truly moving.

It candidly conveys the happiness and wonder of being with someone more beautiful than yourself, warming the hearts of listeners.

Released in May 2024, the track features a country sound with pop elements.

It garnered attention as the lead single from the album “About a Woman,” released in August of the same year.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to cherish time with someone special.

Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver

Take Me Home, Country Roads

December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997.

Born in Roswell, New Mexico.

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” was a huge hit in Japan under the Japanese title “Country Road,” and it’s a familiar song.

Although John Denver wrote many gentle, pastoral songs, he was unexpectedly interested in spaceflight and even passed the physical exams for NASA’s first civilian spaceflight program.

I Want To Be a Cowboy’s SweetheartPatsy Montana

Patsy Montana – I Wanna Be A Cowboy’s Sweetheart – (ORIGINAL) – (1935).

She was the first female country star and became popular under the nickname “Cowgirl”—the Yodeling Cowgirl.

In the 1930s and 1940s, cowboy songs and country music were sometimes broadcast on the same radio stations, giving rise to the “Country & Western” genre.

“I Want To Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” blends yodeling with country, making it a lively, sing-along tune.