Top Twenty Countdown
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Top 20 Countdown is a show on CMT
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The show counts down the biggest videos
in country music
and was originally hosted by Lance Smith
. Top Twenty Countdown airs every Friday at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern) and reruns on Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Besides showing the biggest videos, Lance also shows the world premiere of music videos. The show celebrated its 300th episode with the top 20 videos of 2006, based on the weekly countdown. They also recapped the top 20 videos from 2001-2005. The show has had celebrity guests such as Blake Shelton
and Brooks & Dunn
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The show originally aired each Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., Sunday at 10 p.m. and Monday at 6 p.m. The first episode was the top 20 videos of 2001 (which aired the last week of 2001). It was announced in November 2009 that Lance Smith would be leaving the show in December 2009. Evan Farmer
took over as the show's new host on January 22, 2010.
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The show counts down the biggest videos
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
in country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
and was originally hosted by Lance Smith
Lance Smith
Lance Smith is an American actor and media personality, who, for eight years, was the host of CMT's Top Twenty Countdown. He is also the author of the children's book, The Old Man and the Cat."...
. Top Twenty Countdown airs every Friday at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern) and reruns on Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Besides showing the biggest videos, Lance also shows the world premiere of music videos. The show celebrated its 300th episode with the top 20 videos of 2006, based on the weekly countdown. They also recapped the top 20 videos from 2001-2005. The show has had celebrity guests such as Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton
Blake Tollison Shelton is an American country music artist. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts...
and Brooks & Dunn
Brooks & Dunn
Brooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists...
.
The show originally aired each Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., Sunday at 10 p.m. and Monday at 6 p.m. The first episode was the top 20 videos of 2001 (which aired the last week of 2001). It was announced in November 2009 that Lance Smith would be leaving the show in December 2009. Evan Farmer
Evan Farmer
Evan Ragland Farmer, Jr. is an American actor, musician, designer, songwriter and television personality.-Career:Farmer then moved to NYC to get started in the entertainment business...
took over as the show's new host on January 22, 2010.
Current List
- For the week of October 21, 2011
Rank Song Artist 20 "Just Fishin' Just Fishin'"Just Fishin'" is the title of a song written by Casey Beathard, Monty Criswell and Ed Hill. It was recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins, who released it in March 2011 as the first single for his second album for Show Dog-Universal Music, Proud to Be Here.-Content:"Just Fishin'"...
"Trace Adkins Trace AdkinsTracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations...19 "Drink in My Hand Drink in My Hand"Drink in My Hand" is the title of a song co-written by Eric Church, Michael P. Heeney and Luke Laird, and recorded by Church. It was released in August 2011 as the tenth single of his career, and the second from his third studio album, Chief....
"Eric Church Eric ChurchKenneth Eric Church is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, Church released his debut album Sinners Like Me that year...18 "Tough Tough (Kellie Pickler song)"Tough" is the title of a song recorded by American country artist Kellie Pickler. It was released on June 13, 2011 as the lead-off single to her upcoming third studio album.-Content:...
"Kellie Pickler Kellie PicklerKellie Dawn Pickler is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing...17 "Like My Mother Does Like My Mother Does"Like My Mother Does" is the title of a song written by Nathan Chapman, Liz Rose, and Nicole Williams. It was first recorded by American country artist Kristy Lee Cook from her 2008 album, Why Wait. It was later recorded and released as a single by country music singers Jesse Lee and Lauren Alaina...
"Lauren Alaina Lauren AlainaLauren Alaina is an American singer from Rossville, Georgia. Alaina was the runner-up on the tenth season of American Idol. Her debut studio album, Wildflower was released in October 2011....16 "Country Must Be Country Wide Country Must Be Country Wide"Country Must Be Country Wide" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country rock artist Brantley Gilbert. It was released in April 2011 as the first single from the deluxe edition of his 2010 album Halfway to Heaven.-Content:...
"Brantley Gilbert Brantley GilbertBrantley Gilbert is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment Group label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In February 2011, he left Average Joe's label to join Valory Music Group, where he...15 "I'm Gonna Love You Through It I'm Gonna Love You Through It"I'm Gonna Love You Through It" is the title of a song written by Ben Hayslip, Sonya Isaacs and Jimmy Yeary and recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released in July 2011 as the second single from her album Eleven.-Content:...
"Martina McBride Martina McBrideMartina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....14 "Barefoot Blue Jean Night Barefoot Blue Jean Night (song)"Barefoot Blue Jean Night" is the title of a song recorded by American country music singer Jake Owen. It is the seventh single of his career, and was released in April 2011 as the first single from his third studio album, also titled Barefoot Blue Jean Night. It reached number one on the U.S...
"Jake Owen Jake OwenJoshua Ryan "Jake" Owen is an American country music artist. Signed to RCA Records Nashville in 2005, he released his debut album Startin' with Me that year. The album produced three singles, all of which reached Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: "Yee Haw", "Startin' with Me", and...13 "Dirt Road Anthem Dirt Road Anthem"Dirt Road Anthem" is the title of a song written by American country music artists Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert , both of whom recorded their own versions of the song. Jason Aldean re-recorded the song for his 2010 album My Kinda Party, and released it as the third single from the album in April...
"Jason Aldean Jason AldeanJason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles...12 "Take a Back Road Take a Back Road (song)"Take a Back Road" is the title of a song written by Rhett Akins and Luke Laird, and recorded by American country music singer Rodney Atkins. It is the seventeenth single of his career, and the first from his fourth studio album for Curb Records, also entitled Take a Back Road.-Background and...
"Rodney Atkins Rodney AtkinsRodney Allan Atkins is an American country music artist. Signed to Curb Records in 1996, he charted his first single on the Billboard country chart that year, but did not release an album until 2003's Honesty, which included the number 4 hit "Honesty ".If You're Going Through Hell, his second...11 "All Your Life All Your Life (song)"All Your Life" is a song written by Brian and Clara Henningsen and recorded by American country music group The Band Perry. It is the fourth single from the band's self-titled debut album.-Critical reception:...
"The Band Perry The Band PerryThe Band Perry, an American country music group, is composed of siblings Kimberly Perry , Reid Perry and Neil Perry...10 "Long Hot Summer Long Hot Summer (Keith Urban song)"Long Hot Summer" is the title of a song written by Richard Marx and Australian country music artist Keith Urban. Urban recorded the song for his 2010 album Get Closer, from which it was released as the third single in June 2011. It reached number one on the U.S...
"Keith Urban Keith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...9 "You and Tequila You and Tequila"You and Tequila" is the title of a song co-written by Matraca Berg and Deana Carter. It was recorded by Kenny Chesney for his 2010 album Hemingway's Whiskey, from which it was released in May 2011 as the fourth single...
"Kenny Chesney Kenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
with Grace Potter8 "Made in America Made in America (song)"Made in America" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Toby Keith. It was released in June 2011 as the lead-off single to his fifteenth studio album, Clancy's Tavern. The song was written by Keith with Bobby Pinson and Scott Reeves. It reached number one...
"Toby Keith Toby KeithToby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...7 "We Owned the Night We Owned the Night"We Owned the Night" is the title of a song recorded by American country music trio Lady Antebellum. It was released in August 2011 as the second single from their third studio album Own the Night...
"Lady Antebellum Lady AntebellumLady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol...6 "I Love You This Big I Love You This Big"I Love You This Big" is the debut single and coronation song of American recording artist and American Idol 's season 10 winner, Scotty McCreery. It was first performed on the American Idol final performance show on May 24, 2011. The single was released to digital retailers after the final result...
"Scotty McCreery Scotty McCreeryScott Cooke "Scotty" McCreery is an American country singer from Garner, North Carolina . He also won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011. His debut studio album, Clear as Day was released in October 2011...5 "Easy Easy (Rascal Flatts song)"Easy" is the title of a song written by Katrina Elam and Mike Mobley. It was recorded by the country music group Rascal Flatts as a duet with British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield. Released in mid-2011, it is the third single from Rascal Flatts' 2010 album Nothing Like This.-Content:"Easy" is a...
"Rascal Flatts Rascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
with Natasha BedingfieldNatasha BedingfieldNatasha Anne Bedingfield is a British pop singer and songwriter. Bedingfield debuted in the 1990s as a member of the Christian dance/electronic group The DNA Algorithm with her siblings Daniel Bedingfield and Nikola Rachelle...4 "God Gave Me You God Gave Me You"God Gave Me You" is the title of a song written and recorded by American contemporary Christian music singer Dave Barnes. It was released in January 2010 as the lead single from the album, What We Want, What We Get.-History:...
"Blake Shelton Blake SheltonBlake Tollison Shelton is an American country music artist. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts...3 "Tattoos on This Town Tattoos on This Town"Tattoos on This Town" is the title of a song written by Michael Dulaney, Wendell Mobley and Neil Thrasher, and recorded by American country artist Jason Aldean...
"Jason Aldean 2 "Sparks Fly Sparks Fly (song)"Sparks Fly" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, from her third studio album, Speak Now . The song was written and produced by Swift, with additional production handled by Nathan Chapman. Swift penned the song when she was sixteen years of age; before she had broken out into the...
"Taylor Swift Taylor SwiftTaylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...1 "Remind Me Remind Me (Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood song)"Remind Me" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley, performed as a duet with country music singer Carrie Underwood. The song was released in May 2011 as the third single from Paisley's studio album, This Is Country Music, released May 23, 2011...
"Brad Paisley Brad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references....
with Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
2002
- January 4: "I'm Tryin'I'm Tryin'"I'm Tryin" is a song recorded by country music artist Trace Adkins. It is the lead-off single released from his 2001 album Chrome. It peaked at #6 in the United States...
" - Trace AdkinsTrace AdkinsTracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations...
(2 Weeks) - January 18: "I Breathe In, I Breathe OutI Breathe In, I Breathe Out"I Breathe In, I Breathe Out" is the title of a song recorded and co-written by country music artist Chris Cagle. It was first recorded by David Kersh on his 1998 album If I Never Stop Loving You; Kersh's version was not released as a single....
" - Chris CagleChris CagleChris Cagle is an American country music artist. Signed with Virgin Records Nashville in 2000, Cagle made his debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "My Love Goes On and On", the first single from his debut album Play It Loud... - January 25: "Wrapped Up in YouWrapped up in You"Wrapped Up in You" is the title of a song written by Wayne Kirkpatrick and recorded by American Country Music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in October 2001 as the lead single from his eighth studio album Scarecrow...
" - Garth BrooksGarth BrooksTroyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
(2 Weeks) - February 8: "Bring On the RainBring On the Rain"Bring On the Rain" is the title of a country music song written by Billy Montana and Helen Darling. It was recorded by Jo Dee Messina on her 2000 album Burn, and was released in September 2001 as that album's fourth single...
" - Jo Dee MessinaJo Dee MessinaJo Dee Marie Messina , known professionally as Jo Dee Messina, is an American country music artist. She has charted nine Number One singles on the Billboard country music charts. She has been honored by the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and has been nominated for two...
(2 Weeks) - February 22: "Inside OutInside Out (Bryan Adams song)"Inside Out" is a song by Canadian singer Bryan Adams from his 1998 album On a Day Like Today. It is also featured on his greatest hits album The Best of Me. It was released as a single in 2000...
" - Trisha YearwoodTrisha YearwoodPatricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA...
and Don HenleyDon HenleyDonald Hugh "Don" Henley is an American singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up... - March 1: "Blessed" - Martina McBrideMartina McBrideMartina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
(2 Weeks) - March 15: "I'm Movin' OnI'm Movin' On (Rascal Flatts song)"I'm Movin' On" is the title of a song written by Phillip White and D. Vincent Williams, and recorded by the country music group Rascal Flatts on their self-titled debut album...
" - Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney... - March 22: "The Cowboy in MeThe Cowboy in Me"The Cowboy in Me" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. Released in December 2001, it was the third single from McGraw's Set This Circus Down album. The song reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts...
" - Tim McGrawTim McGrawSamuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the... - March 29: "The Lighthouse's TaleThe Lighthouse's Tale"The Lighthouse's Tale" is a song by progressive bluegrass band Nickel Creek, taken from their debut album, Nickel Creek, released in 2001.-Single details:...
" - Nickel CreekNickel CreekNickel Creek was an American progressive acoustic music trio consisting of Chris Thile , Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins . The band was founded in 1989 and released 6 albums between 1993 and 2006...
(2 Weeks) - April 12: "YoungYoung (Kenny Chesney song)"Young" is the title of a song recorded by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was released in December 2001 as the lead single from his 2002 album "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems". It peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 35 on the...
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
(2 Weeks) - April 26: "My ListMy List (song)"My List" is the title of a song written by Tim James and Rand Bishop, and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in January 2002 as the third and final single from his 2001 album, Pull My Chain. It became a number one hit on the Billboard U.S. Hot Country Songs...
" - Toby KeithToby KeithToby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
(2 Weeks) - May 10: "Modern Day Bonnie and ClydeModern Day Bonnie and Clyde"Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde" is a song written by Walt Aldridge and James LeBlanc, and recorded by American country music artist Travis Tritt. It was released in January 2002 as the fourth and final single from his 2000 album Down the Road I Go...
" - Travis TrittTravis TrittJames Travis Tritt is an American country music singer from Marietta, Georgia. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then and 1999. In the 2000s, he released two albums on Columbia Records and one for the defunct...
(2 Weeks) - May 24: "Let Me Touch You for a While" - Alison Krauss & Union StationAlison KraussAlison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in...
(2 Weeks) - June 7: "Mendocino County Line" - Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
featuring Lee Ann WomackLee Ann WomackLee Ann Womack is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is best known for her old fashioned-styled country music songs that often discuss subjects such as cheating and lost love....
(2 Weeks) - June 21: "The OneThe One (Gary Allan song)"The One" is a song written by Karen Manno and Billy Lee, and recorded by American country music singer Gary Allan that reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was released in January 2002 as the second single from his CD, Alright Guy...
" - Gary AllanGary AllanGary Allan Herzberg is an American country music artist, known professionally as Gary Allan.Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his debut on the United States country music scene with the release of his single "Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale,...
(2 Weeks) - July 5: "I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)"I'm Gonna Miss Her " is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in February 2002 as the third single from his second studio album Part II, the song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart that year, becoming the third...
" - Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references....
(2 Weeks) - July 19: "Drive (For Daddy Gene)Drive (For Daddy Gene)"Drive " is a song written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Alan Jackson. It was released in January 2002 as the second single from his album, "Drive". It reached number one on the U.S...
" - Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista... - July 26: "I Miss My FriendI Miss My Friend (song)"I Miss My Friend" is a country music song written by Tom Shapiro, Mark Nesler, and Tony Martin, and recorded by American country music singer Darryl Worley. The first single from his album of the same name, it also became his first number one single on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart...
" - Darryl WorleyDarryl WorleyDarryl Wade Worley is an American country music artist. Signed to DreamWorks Records Nashville in 2000, Worley released four albums for the label: Hard Rain Don't Last , I Miss My Friend , Have You Forgotten? , and Darryl Worley in 2004...
(2 Weeks) - August 9: "My Heart Is Lost to YouMy Heart Is Lost to You"My Heart Is Lost to You" is a song recorded by the country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It is the fourth single released from their 2001 album Steers & Stripes. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.-Music video:...
" - Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists... - August 16: "The Good StuffThe Good Stuff"The Good Stuff" is a single, released in May 2002, by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was the second single from his 2002 album No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems....
" - Kenny Chesney (2 Weeks) - August 30: "Long Time GoneLong Time Gone"Long Time Gone" is a country song by Darrell Scott, published on the 2000 album Real Time which Scott recorded together with Tim O'Brien.-Content:...
" - Dixie ChicksDixie ChicksThe Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines... - September 6: "Ol' RedOl' Red"Ol' Red" is a song written by James "Bo" Bohan, Don Goodman and Mark Sherrill. The song was originally recorded by George Jones on his 1990 album You Oughta Be Here with Me and covered by Kenny Rogers on his 1993 album If Only My Heart Had a Voice, although neither artist released it as a single...
" - Blake SheltonBlake SheltonBlake Tollison Shelton is an American country music artist. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts... - September 13: "American ChildAmerican Child (song)"American Child" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Phil Vassar. It was released in April 2002 as the lead-off single to the album of the same name...
" - Phil VassarPhil VassarPhil Vassar is an American country music artist. Vassar made his debut on the country music scene in the late 1990s, co-writing singles for several country artists, including Tim McGraw , Jo Dee Messina , Collin Raye , and Alan Jackson Phil Vassar (born May 28, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an... - September 20: "Beautiful MessBeautiful Mess"Beautiful Mess" is the title of a song recorded by the American country music band Diamond Rio. It was co-written by Shane Minor, Clay Mills, and former Exile member Sonny LeMaire, and was the first single from Diamond Rio's 2002 studio album Completely...
" - Diamond RioDiamond RioDiamond Rio is an American Country music/Christian music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised the same six members: Gene Johnson , Jimmy Olander , Brian Prout , Marty Roe , Dan Truman , and Dana Williams... - September 27: "Something Worth Leaving Behind" - Lee Ann Womack
- October 4: "Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)" - Willie Nelson
- October 11: "Where Would You BeWhere Would You Be"Where Would You Be" is the title of a song recorded by American country singer Martina McBride. It was released in May 2002 as the third single fromGreatest Hits album. The song peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Charts:"Where Would You Be" debuted at #45...
" - Martina McBride - October 18: "My TownMy Town (song)"My Town" is a song written by Reed Nielsen and Jeffrey Steele, and recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It is the lead-off single to their 2002 album of the same name. It peaked on the U.S...
" - Montgomery GentryMontgomery GentryMontgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of a band which also included Eddie Montgomery's brother John Michael Montgomery, and founded the existing duo in 1999.Signed to Columbia Records,...
(2 Weeks) - November 1: "Somebody Like YouSomebody Like You"Somebody Like You" is the title of a song recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban, co-written by him and John Shanks. It is the first single release from his 2002 studio album Golden Road, as well as his fifth American single release...
" - Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
(2 Weeks) - November 15: "LandslideLandslide (song)The country group Dixie Chicks then covered "Landslide" on their 2002 Home album. This rendition, featuring the group's trademark two- and three-part harmonies reached the Top 10 of both the pop and country charts as well as several other charts. It became the Dixie Chicks' only number 1 single ...
" - Dixie Chicks (2 Weeks) - November 29: "This SideThis Side (song)"This Side" was the first single by the progressive bluegrass band Nickel Creek from their second album, This Side. Sean Watkins takes vocal duties for "This Side".The song was written by Sean Watkins...
" - Nickel Creek - December 6: "These DaysThese Days (Rascal Flatts song)"These Days" is the title of a song written by Jeffrey Steele, Steve Robson, and Danny Wells, and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts on their 2002 album Melt...
" - Rascal Flatts - December 13: "Who's Your Daddy?Who's Your Daddy? (Toby Keith song)"Who's Your Daddy?" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in August 2002 as the second single from Keith's Unleashed album. The song reached number-one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 22 on...
" - Toby Keith (2 Weeks)
2003
- January 2: "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!I'm Gonna Getcha Good!"I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the first single released from her 2002 album Up!. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Shania Twain. "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" was originally released to American radio on September 23, 2002...
" - Shania TwainShania TwainShania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
(2 Weeks) - January 16: "CryCry (Faith Hill song)“Cry” was the first single from American Country singer Faith Hill's 2002 Cry album. Before her rendition, the song was recorded by its writer, Angie Aparo for his 1999 album, The American....
" - Faith HillFaith HillFaith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S... - January 23: "Fall into MeFall into Me"Fall into Me" is the title of a country music song written by Danny Orton and Jeremy Stover. It was recorded by the Canadian band Emerson Drive on their 2001 self-titled album. Released in July 2002 as the album's second single, it peaked at #3 on the Billboard country charts in January 2003. The...
" - Emerson DriveEmerson DriveEmerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open... - January 30: "I Just Wanna Be MadI Just Wanna Be Mad"I Just Wanna Be Mad" is a song written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller and recorded by Canadian country music artist Terri Clark. It was released in August 2002 as the first single released from Clark's 2003 album, Pain to Kill. It peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and...
" - Terri ClarkTerri ClarkTerri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year... - February 6: "Waitin' on Joe" - Steve AzarSteve AzarStephen Thomas "Steve" Azar is an American country music artist. Azar was signed to River North Nashville in 1995, and he released his debut album on February 27, 1996. After leaving River North, Azar took time away from his music...
- February 13: "19 Somethin'19 Somethin'"19 Somethin'" is a song written by David Lee and Chris DuBois, and recorded by American country music singer Mark Wills. The song was released in September 2002, and spent six weeks at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart in early 2003. It also reached number 23 on the Hot 100 chart and was...
" - Mark WillsMark WillsDaryl Mark Williams is an American country music artist, best known professionally as Mark Wills. Signed to Mercury Records between 1996 and 2003, he released five studio albums for the label — Mark Wills, Wish You Were Here, Permanently, Loving Every Minute and And the Crowd Goes Wild — as well... - February 20: "You Can't Hide BeautifulYou Can't Hide Beautiful"You Can't Hide Beautiful" is the title of a song written by Michael Dulaney and Jason Sellers, and recorded by Canadian country music artist Aaron Lines. It was released in August 2002 as the first single from Lines' album, Living Out Loud. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles...
" - Aaron LinesAaron LinesAnthony Aaron Lines is a Canadian country musician. Active since 2001, he has recorded for RCA, BNA and On Ramp Records, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the United States.-Love Changes Everything:... - February 27: "She's My Kind of RainShe's My Kind of Rain"She's My Kind of Rain" is the title of a song written by Tommy Lee Jones and Robin Lerner, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in January 2003 as the third single from his 2002 album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S....
" - Tim McGrawTim McGrawSamuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
(2 Weeks) - March 13: "BrokenheartsvilleBrokenheartsville"Brokenheartsville" is the title of a song written by Donny Kees, Blake Mevis, Randy Boudreaux, and Clint Daniels. It was recorded by American country music singer Joe Nichols. It was released in November 2002 as the second single from his 2002 album, Man with a Memory...
" - Joe Nichols - March 20: "Concrete AngelConcrete Angel"Concrete Angel" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist Martina McBride and co-produced by McBride and Paul Worley. Composed by Rob Crosby and Stephanie Bentley, the song was released in 2002, as the last single from McBride's 2001 Greatest Hits album...
" - Martina McBrideMartina McBrideMartina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
(2 Weeks) - April 3: "Big StarBig Star (Kenny Chesney song)"Big Star" is a single by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2003.-Content:...
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
(2 Weeks) - April 17: "There's No LimitThere's No Limit"There's No Limit" is the title of a song recorded by American country artist Deana Carter. It was released as the lead-off single for her fourth studio album, I'm Just a Girl...
" - Deana CarterDeana CarterDeana Carter is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million... - April 24: "Raining on SundayRaining on Sunday"Raining on Sunday" is the name of a song co-written by country music artist Radney Foster and Darrell Brown. It was initially recorded on Foster's 1998 Arista Records album See What You Want to See. Foster's version of the song features a backing vocal from Darius Rucker of the rock band Hootie &...
" - Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
(2 Weeks) - May 8: "PicturePicture (song)"Picture" is a song by American singer Kid Rock, co-written and originally recorded with Sheryl Crow. The song is taken from Kid Rock's album Cocky. It was released as a single by Kid Rock featuring Allison Moorer on 12 November 2002...
" - Kid RockKid RockRobert James "Bob" Ritchie , known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and rapper with five Grammy Awards nominations...
and Sheryl CrowSheryl CrowSheryl Suzanne Crow is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country and pop...
(2 Weeks) - May 22: "Hurt" - Johnny CashJohnny CashJohn R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
(2 Weeks) - June 5: "Have You Forgotten?" - Darryl WorleyDarryl WorleyDarryl Wade Worley is an American country music artist. Signed to DreamWorks Records Nashville in 2000, Worley released four albums for the label: Hard Rain Don't Last , I Miss My Friend , Have You Forgotten? , and Darryl Worley in 2004...
- June 12: "SpeedSpeed (Montgomery Gentry song)"Speed" is a single by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was the second single from their 2002 album My Town. The title from the cover of this single borrows its font from Speed Racer."She Couldn't Change Me" was included as a B-side....
" - Montgomery GentryMontgomery GentryMontgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of a band which also included Eddie Montgomery's brother John Michael Montgomery, and founded the existing duo in 1999.Signed to Columbia Records,... - June 19: "Beer for My HorsesBeer for My Horses"Beer for My Horses" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artists Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. It was released in April 2003 as the fourth and final single from Keith's 2002 album Unleashed. The song spent six weeks at Number One on the U.S...
" - Toby KeithToby KeithToby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
featuring Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
(2 Weeks) - July 3: "CelebrityCelebrity (Brad Paisley song)"Celebrity" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley. It was released in March 2003 as the lead single from his album, Mud on the Tires. The song reached the top five of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number three. It also peaked at number 31...
" - Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references....
(2 Weeks) - July 17: "Stay GoneStay Gone"Stay Gone" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Jimmy Wayne. The song was released in January 2003 as his debut single, as well as the lead-off single to his self-titled debut album on DreamWorks Records Nashville. It became his first Top 5 single on Hot...
" - Jimmy WayneJimmy WayneJimmy Wayne Barber is an American country music singer and songwriter. He released his self-titled debut album in 2003 on the DreamWorks Records label. Four singles were released from it, including "Stay Gone" and "I Love You This Much", which both reached Top Ten on the Billboard country charts... - July 24: "Forever and for AlwaysForever and for Always"Forever and For Always" is a song released by Canadian singer Shania Twain from her 2002 album Up!. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Twain. It was the third single on her album Up!. The single was released in the United States radio on April 7, 2003. The video debuted on Country Music...
" - Shania Twain (3 Weeks) - August 14: "No Shoes, No Shirt, No ProblemsNo Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems (song)"No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" is a song written by Casey Beathard and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was released as the fifth and final single from his 2002 album of the same name...
" - Kenny Chesney - August 21: "Red Dirt RoadRed Dirt Road (song)"Red Dirt Road" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music group Brooks & Dunn. It was released in April 2003 as the first single from the band's album Red Dirt Road. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number 25 on the...
" - Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists...
(2 Weeks) - September 4: "The Back of Your Hand" - Dwight YoakamDwight YoakamDwight David Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music...
- September 11: "What Was I Thinkin'What Was I Thinkin'"What Was I Thinkin" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. Released in April 2003 as the first single from his self-titled debut album, the song became his first Number One hit on the U.S...
" - Dierks BentleyDierks BentleyDierks Bentley is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip... - September 18: "It's Five O'Clock SomewhereIt's Five O'Clock Somewhere (song)"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" is a song performed by Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett, and written by Jim "Moose" Brown and Don Rollins. It was released in June 2003 as the lead single from Jackson's 2003 compilation album Greatest Hits Volume II. It spent eight non-consecutive weeks at Number One...
" - Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
featuring Jimmy BuffettJimmy BuffettJames William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's musical hits include "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday"...
(2 Weeks) - October 2: "I MeltI Melt"I Melt" is a single by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was released in July 2003 as the third single from their 2002 album Melt, and the group's seventh entry on that chart.-Content:Gary LeVox said of the song,...
" - Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney... - October 9: "Real Good Man/The RideReal Good Man"Real Good Man" is a single by American country music singer Tim McGraw that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was the third single from McGraw's 2002 album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors.-Content:...
" - Tim McGraw - October 16: "Wave on WaveWave on Wave (song)"Wave on Wave" is a single by American country music artist Pat Green. It was the first single released from his 2003 album, Wave on Wave. It reached #3 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in the United States, and peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became his first and, to date, only...
" - Pat GreenPat GreenPatrick Craven "Pat" Green is an American Texas Country artist. Active since 1995, he has recorded a total of ten studio albums, including several independent works, three for Republic Records and two for BNA... - October 23: "Who Wouldn't Wanna Be MeWho Wouldn't Wanna Be Me"Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music singer-songwriter Keith Urban. It was released in July 2003 as the third single from his 2002 album Golden Road. The song became his third number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles &...
" - Keith Urban (2 Weeks) - November 6: "Tough Little BoysTough Little Boys"Tough Little Boys" is the first single released from Gary Allan's 2003 album See If I Care. The song reached Number One on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in October of 2003, becoming Allan's second straight No. 1 single.-Content:...
" - Gary Allan - November 13: "I Love This BarI Love This Bar"I Love This Bar" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in August 2003 as the lead off single from his 2003 album, Shock'n Y'all. It became a Number One hit on the Billboard U.S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, keeping the...
" - Toby Keith (2 Weeks) - November 27: "Hell Yeah" - Montgomery Gentry
- December 4: "Chicks Dig ItChicks Dig It"Chicks Dig It" is a single co-written and recorded by American country music singer Chris Cagle. It was the second single released from his self-titled album. It peaked at #5 on the U.S. country charts and at #53 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Cagle and Charlie Crowe...
" - Chris CagleChris CagleChris Cagle is an American country music artist. Signed with Virgin Records Nashville in 2000, Cagle made his debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "My Love Goes On and On", the first single from his debut album Play It Loud...
(2 Weeks) - December 18: "Hot MamaHot Mama"Hot Mama" is the title of song written by Tom Shapiro and Casey Beathard, and recorded by American country singer Trace Adkins. It was released in September 2003 as the lead single from the album, Comin' On Strong. The song peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks ...
" - Trace AdkinsTrace AdkinsTracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations...
(2 Weeks)
2004
- January 8: "PerfectPerfect (Sara Evans song)"Perfect" is the title of a song written by Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin, and co-written and recorded by American country artist Sara Evans. It was released as the second single for her fourth studio album, Restless. The song was Evans' fifth Top 10 hit on the US Country Charts.-Music video:A music...
" - Sara EvansSara EvansSara Lynn Evans is an American country singer and songwriter.Evans was one of the few traditional-styled singers to emerge from Nashville in the late 1990s, according to Allmusic. Since emerging in the late 1990s, Evans has made five No. 1 Country hits and Gold and Platinum-certified albums by... - January 15: "You Can't Take the Honky Tonk Out of the GirlYou Can't Take the Honky Tonk Out of the Girl"You Can't Take the Honky Tonk Out of the Girl" is a song recorded by Brooks & Dunn. It is the second single released from their 2003 album Red Dirt Road. It reached #3 in early-2004.-Music video:...
" - Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists...
(2 Weeks) - January 29: "The First Cut Is the DeepestThe First Cut Is the Deepest"The First Cut Is the Deepest" is a 1967 song written by Cat Stevens, originally released by P. P. Arnold in the spring of 1967. Stevens' own version of the song is technically a cover, and originally appeared on his album New Masters in December 1967....
" - Sheryl CrowSheryl CrowSheryl Suzanne Crow is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, folk, hip hop, country and pop... - February 5: "She's Not Just a Pretty FaceShe's Not Just a Pretty Face"She's Not Just a Pretty Face" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the fourth country single released from her 2002 album Up!. The song was written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Twain. Twain had announced that "Nah!" would be the next single after "Forever and for Always", but...
" - Shania TwainShania TwainShania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million... - February 19: "There Goes My LifeThere Goes My Life"There Goes My Life" is the name of a song by country music singer Kenny Chesney. It is the first single released from his 2004 album When the Sun Goes Down. The song spent seven consecutive weeks at number one in late December 2003 and January 2004....
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
(3 Weeks) - March 4: "Remember WhenRemember When (Alan Jackson song)"Remember When" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in October 2003 as the second and final single from his compilation album, Greatest Hits Volume II. This song is based on early flashbacks that Alan remembers. This song held...
" - Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista... - March 11: "American SoldierAmerican Soldier"American Soldier" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in November 2003 as the second single from his 2003 album, Shock'n Y'all. It became a number one hit on the Billboard U.S...
" - Toby KeithToby KeithToby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
(2 Weeks) - March 25: "Long Black TrainLong Black Train (song)"Long Black Train" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music singer Josh Turner. It was released in May 2003 as the second single from his debut album of the same name...
" - Josh TurnerJosh TurnerJoshua Otis "Josh" Turner is a country music singer and actor signed to MCA Nashville Records in 2003, Turner has released four studio albums for the label. The first of these was 2003's Long Black Train, whose title track was his breakthrough single release... - April 1: "Songs About Rain" - Gary AllanGary AllanGary Allan Herzberg is an American country music artist, known professionally as Gary Allan.Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his debut on the United States country music scene with the release of his single "Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale,...
(2 Weeks) - April 15: "Sweet Southern ComfortSweet Southern Comfort"Sweet Southern Comfort" is the title of a song written by Rodney Clawson and Brad Crisler, and recorded by American country music artist Buddy Jewell. It was released in October 2003 as the second single from his 2003 self-titled third album Buddy Jewell...
" - Buddy JewellBuddy JewellBuddy Jewell Jr. is an American country music artist who was the first winner on the USA Network talent show Nashville Star. Signed to Columbia Records in 2003, Jewell made his debut on the American country music scene with the release of his self-titled album, which produced the singles "Help... - April 22: "You'll Think of MeYou'll Think of Me"You'll Think of Me" is the title of a song recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. The song was written by hit songwriters Darrell Brown, Ty Lacy and Dennis Matkosky. It was released in January 2004 as the fourth single from his album Golden Road...
" - Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
(2 Weeks) - May 6: "When the Sun Goes DownWhen the Sun Goes Down (Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker song)"When the Sun Goes Down" is a 2004 single by Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker. The song, written by Brett James, reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart on April 3, holding the number one position for five weeks. It also reached #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart...
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
and Uncle KrackerUncle KrackerMatthew Shafer is an American rock musician known as Uncle Kracker. His singles include "Follow Me", "Smile", and "Drift Away". His music was more rap rock-based at the start of his career before turning in a more rock and Top 40 style music direction on later releases.-Biography:Shafer was born...
(2 Weeks) - May 20: "Redneck WomanRedneck Woman"Redneck Woman" is the debut single of American country music artist Gretchen Wilson. Released in 2004, the single served as the lead-off to her multi-platinum debut album Here for the Party. The song was also Wilson's only number one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks...
" - Gretchen WilsonGretchen WilsonGretchen Frances Wilson is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut album, Here for the Party...
(3 Weeks) - June 10: "If You Ever Stop Loving MeIf You Ever Stop Loving Me"If You Ever Stop Loving Me" is a song recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. The song was released in February 2004 as the lead-off single to their 2004 album You Do Your Thing, as well as their first Number One single on the country charts. It also peaked at #30 on the U.S....
" - Montgomery GentryMontgomery GentryMontgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of a band which also included Eddie Montgomery's brother John Michael Montgomery, and founded the existing duo in 1999.Signed to Columbia Records,... - June 17: "Live Those Songs" - Kenny Chesney
- June 24: "SomebodySomebody (Reba McEntire song)"Somebody" is a country music song written by Dave Berg, Sam Tate, and Annie Tate. It was initially recorded by singer Mark Wills for his 2001 studio album Loving Every Minute. Reba McEntire later recorded the same song for her 2003 album Room to Breathe, releasing it as that album's second single...
" - Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... - July 1: "Whiskey GirlWhiskey Girl"Whiskey Girl" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Toby Keith. It was released in March 2004 as the third single from the album, Shock'n Y'all...
" - Toby Keith (2 Weeks) - July 15: "Break Down HereBreak Down Here"Break Down Here" is the debut single from country music singer Julie Roberts. The single is the lead-off to her self-titled debut album that was released on May 24, 2004, via Mercury Nashville. The song debuted in February 2004 and peaked at number 18 on the country music charts...
" - Julie RobertsJulie RobertsJulie Roberts is an American country music singer. Signed to Mercury Nashville in 2004, Roberts made her debut that year with the single "Break Down Here", a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts and the first track from her self-titled debut album...
(2 Weeks) - July 29: "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)"Save a Horse " was the title of a song written and recorded by American country music duo Big & Rich. It was released in April 2004 as the second single from their 2004 debut album, Horse of a Different Color. It reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard US Country chart...
" - Big & RichBig & RichBig & Rich is an American country music duo composed of Big Kenny and John Rich. Both members alternate as lead vocalists and play rhythm guitar...
(3 Weeks) - August 19: "I Go BackI Go Back"I Go Back" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in May 2004 as the third single from his 2004 album When the Sun Goes Down. The song is a mid-tempo in which the narrator recalls various moments in his life, and how he is...
" - Kenny Chesney (2 Weeks) - September 2: "Live Like You Were DyingLive Like You Were Dying (song)"Live Like You Were Dying" is a song written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song appears on his Live Like You Were Dying album. It reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard country music charts, and held that position for a total of seven...
" - Tim McGrawTim McGrawSamuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
(2 Weeks) - September 16: "Suds in the BucketSuds in the Bucket"Suds in the Bucket" is the title of a song recorded by country singer Sara Evans. It was released in May 2004 as the third single for her album Restless. It became her third number-one single on the US Country charts, and her first since "Born to Fly" in early 2001...
" - Sara Evans - September 23: "Whiskey LullabyWhiskey Lullaby"Whiskey Lullaby" is the title of a country song composed by Bill Anderson and Jon Randall. It was first recorded by Brad Paisley as a duet with Alison Krauss on Paisley's 2003 album Mud on the Tires, and released on April 12, 2004, as that album's third single, and the eleventh chart single of...
" - Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references....
and Alison KraussAlison KraussAlison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in...
(2 Weeks) - October 7: "Girls Lie TooGirls Lie Too"Girls Lie Too" is the title of a song recorded by country music singer Terri Clark, and was released in April 2004 as a single to promote her Greatest Hits album...
" - Terri ClarkTerri ClarkTerri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year... - October 14: "Hey Good Lookin'Hey Good Lookin' (song)"Hey Good Lookin" is a 1951 song written and recorded by Hank Williams, and his version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001. Since its original 1951 recording it has been covered by a variety of artists.-Chart performance:...
" - Jimmy BuffettJimmy BuffettJames William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's musical hits include "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday"...
& Friends - October 21: "Here for the PartyHere for the Party (song)"Here for the Party" is a song recorded by American country music artist Gretchen Wilson for her debut album, Here for the Party. The song was released as the album's second single in 2004, and was Wilson's second chart entry on the country charts...
" - Gretchen Wilson (2 Weeks) - November 4: "Stays in MexicoStays in Mexico"Stays in Mexico" is a song written and recorded by country music artist Toby Keith. It was a newly recorded single from his 2004 compilation album Greatest Hits 2, where it was released as a single...
" - Toby Keith - November 11: "Days Go ByDays Go By (Keith Urban song)"Days Go By" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in June 2004 as the lead-off single for his Be Here album, which ends with a variation called "These Are the Days.". It became Urban's fifth Number One single, spending four...
" - Keith Urban - November 18: "Stays in Mexico" - Toby Keith
- November 25: "Days Go By" - Keith Urban (2 Weeks)
- December 9: "Feels Like TodayFeels Like Today (song)"Feels Like Today" is a single by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2004....
" - Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney... - December 16: "Party for TwoParty for Two"Party for Two" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the first single from her 2004 Greatest Hits album. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Twain. Two versions of "Party for Two" were recorded: a pop mix with Mark McGrath and a country version with Billy Currington. The song was...
" - Shania Twain and Billy CurringtonBilly CurringtonWilliam Matthew "Billy" Currington is an American country music artist. Signed to Mercury Nashville Records in 2003, he has released four studio albums for the label: 2003's Billy Currington, 2005's Doin' Somethin' Right, 2008's Little Bit of Everything, and 2010's Enjoy Yourself...
(2 Weeks)
2005
- January 6: "He Gets That From Me" - Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
- January 13: "Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes SenseNothin' 'bout Love Makes Sense"Nothin' 'bout Love Makes Sense" is a song performed by American country music artist LeAnn Rimes. Released in 2004, it was the first single from Rimes' This Woman album. The song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.-Chart performance:...
" - LeAnn RimesLeAnn RimesLeAnn Rimes is an American country/pop singer. She is known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on the original Ed McMahon version of Star Search, followed by the release of the Patsy Cline-intended single "Blue" when Rimes was only age 13, resulting in her...
(2 Weeks) - January 27: "Portland, Oregon" - Loretta LynnLoretta LynnLoretta Lynn is an American country music singer-songwriter, author and philanthropist. Born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky to a coal miner father, Lynn married at 13 years old, was a mother soon after, and moved to Washington with her husband, Oliver Lynn. Their marriage was sometimes tumultuous; he...
with Jack WhiteJack White (musician)Jack White , often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and occasional actor... - February 3: "Trip Around the Sun" - Jimmy BuffettJimmy BuffettJames William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's musical hits include "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday"...
with Martina McBrideMartina McBrideMartina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range.... - February 10: "Holy Water" - Big & RichBig & RichBig & Rich is an American country music duo composed of Big Kenny and John Rich. Both members alternate as lead vocalists and play rhythm guitar...
- February 17: "When I Think About Cheatin'" - Gretchen WilsonGretchen WilsonGretchen Frances Wilson is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut album, Here for the Party...
- February 24: "Monday Morning ChurchMonday Morning Church"Monday Morning Church" is the title of a song recorded by country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in October 2004 as the second single released from his 2004 album What I Do. It peaked at number 5 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks...
" - Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista... - March 3: "Anything But MineAnything but Mine"Anything but Mine" is the title of a single by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in early 2005 as the fifth single from his 2004 album When the Sun Goes Down. It reached number-one on the U.S...
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
(2 Weeks) - March 17: "Restless" - Alison KraussAlison KraussAlison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in...
- March 24: "Mud on the TiresMud on the Tires (song)"Mud on the Tires" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley. It was released in September 2004 as the fourth and final single off Paisley's 2003 album Mud on the Tires. The song reached number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and...
" - Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references.... - March 31: "You're My Better HalfYou're My Better Half"You're My Better Half" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in October 2004 as the second single from Urban's album Be Here, and was a number 2 hit for him on the U.S...
" - Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age... - April 7: "Bless the Broken RoadBless the Broken Road"Bless the Broken Road" is a song that has been recorded by several American country music artists. It was co-written by Marcus Hummon and members of the country music group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1994, and recorded by Hummon a year later...
" - Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney... - April 14: "You're My Better Half" - Keith Urban (2 Weeks)
- April 28: "God's Will" - Martina McBride
- May 5: "Old Blue Chair" - Kenny Chesney
- May 12: "Baby Girl" - SugarlandSugarland (band)Sugarland, an American country music duo, is composed of singer–songwriters Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush . Sugarland was founded in 2002 by Kristen Hall with Bush and ultimately became a trio after hiring Jennifer Nettles as lead singer...
- May 19: "Honkytonk UHonkytonk U"Honkytonk U" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in February 2005 as the lead-off single, and partial title track to his 2005 album Honkytonk University...
" - Toby KeithToby KeithToby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of... - May 26: "Don't!" - Shania TwainShania TwainShania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
(2 Weeks) - June 9: "Making Memories of UsMaking Memories of Us"Making Memories of Us" is the title of a song written by American country music artist Rodney Crowell that has been recorded by several artists. The first version was recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd on his 2003 album The Truth About Men...
" - Keith Urban (3 Weeks) - June 30: "Lot of Leavin' Left to DoLot of Leavin' Left to Do"Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. It was released in January 2005 as the lead-off single from his album Modern Day Drifter...
" - Dierks BentleyDierks BentleyDierks Bentley is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip... - July 7: "Goodbye TimeGoodbye Time"Goodbye Time" is the title of a song recorded by American country music singer Conway Twitty. It was released in February 1988 as the first single from Twitty's 1988 album Still in Your Dreams. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.In 2004, a cover was recorded by...
" - Blake SheltonBlake SheltonBlake Tollison Shelton is an American country music artist. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts... - July 14: "Pickin' WildflowersPickin' Wildflowers"Pickin' Wildflowers" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Keith Anderson. It was released in December 2004 as the first single from his 2005 album, Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll, as well as Anderson's first single...
" - Keith AndersonKeith AndersonKeith Anderson is an American country music artist. Before signing to a record deal, Anderson was one of several co-writers on "Beer Run ", a duet by Garth Brooks and George Jones, released in late 2001. Anderson was signed as a recording artist to Arista Nashville in 2004... - July 21: "I Ain't No QuitterI Ain't No Quitter"I Ain't No Quitter" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the third and final single released from her 2004 Greatest Hits album. The song was written by Twain and then-husband, Robert John "Mutt" Lange. "I Ain't No Quitter" was originally released to country radio on May 2, 2005...
" - Shania Twain - July 28: "Something MoreSomething More (Sugarland song)"Something More" is the title of a song written and recorded by the American country music group Sugarland. It was released in April 2005 as the second single from their debut album Twice the Speed of Life. Like its predecessor "Baby Girl", "Something More" was a #2 hit on the Hot Country Songs...
" - Sugarland (2 Weeks) - August 11: "Probably Wouldn't Be This WayProbably Wouldn't Be This Way"Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" is a song by country singer LeAnn Rimes from the 2005 album This Woman; it was composed by John Kennedy and Tammi Kidd.-Content:It is generally accepted as a haunting song with a darker tone...
" - LeAnn Rimes (2 Weeks) - August 25: "As Good As I Once WasAs Good as I Once Was"As Good as I Once Was" is a single by American country music singer Toby Keith that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This song and his 2003 single "Beer for My Horses" are both his longest-running Number One hits, each having spent six weeks at Number One...
" - Toby Keith - September 1: "Mississippi GirlMississippi Girl"Mississippi Girl" is a 2005 song recorded by country music singer Faith Hill and the lead single from her album Fireflies. A Number One single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in late 2005, it was her first Number One on the country music charts since 2000's "The Way You Love Me".-About...
" - Faith HillFaith HillFaith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
(2 Weeks) - September 15: "Georgia RainGeorgia Rain"Georgia Rain" is the title of a song written by Ed Hill and Karyn Rochelle, and recorded by American country artist Trisha Yearwood. It was released in April 2005 as the lead-off single for her ninth studio album Jasper County. The song, her first Top 40 country hit since "Inside Out" in 2001,...
" - Trisha YearwoodTrisha YearwoodPatricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA... - September 22: "Play Something CountryPlay Something Country"Play Something Country" is the title of a song recorded by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn, co-written by Ronnie Dunn and Terry McBride. It was released in June 2005 as the first single from the duo's 2005 album Hillbilly Deluxe...
" - Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists... - September 29: "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" - Alan Jackson
- October 6: "A Real Fine Place to StartA Real Fine Place to Start"A Real Fine Place to Start" is the title of a song written by Radney Foster and George Ducas, and recorded by American country artist Sara Evans. The song, which was released in May 2005, served as the lead-off single to Evans' fifth studio album, Real Fine Place. It reached the top of the U.S....
" - Sara EvansSara EvansSara Lynn Evans is an American country singer and songwriter.Evans was one of the few traditional-styled singers to emerge from Nashville in the late 1990s, according to Allmusic. Since emerging in the late 1990s, Evans has made five No. 1 Country hits and Gold and Platinum-certified albums by... - October 13: "AlcoholAlcohol (Brad Paisley song)"Alcohol" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley. It was released in May 2005 as the first single from Paisley's 2005 album Time Well Wasted, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. It also peaked at number 28 on the U.S...
" - Brad Paisley - October 20: "Something to Be Proud OfSomething to Be Proud Of"Something to Be Proud Of" is the title of a song written by Jeffrey Steele and Chris Wallin, and recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in May 2005 as the fourth and final single from their 2004 album You Do Your Thing...
" - Montgomery GentryMontgomery GentryMontgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of a band which also included Eddie Montgomery's brother John Michael Montgomery, and founded the existing duo in 1999.Signed to Columbia Records,... - October 27: "Best I Ever HadBest I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)"Best I Ever Had " is a song recorded by the American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon on their fourth album Everything You Want, which was released in 1999. It was released as a single in 2001...
" - Gary AllanGary AllanGary Allan Herzberg is an American country music artist, known professionally as Gary Allan.Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his debut on the United States country music scene with the release of his single "Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale,...
(2 Weeks) - November 10: "All Jacked UpAll Jacked Up (song)"All Jacked Up" is a single, released in 2005, by American country music artist Gretchen Wilson. On the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated for August 6, 2005, "All Jacked Up" debuted at #21, setting a record for the highest ever debut by a female artist on the country charts...
" - Gretchen Wilson - November 17: "HicktownHicktown"Hicktown" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in March 28, 2005 as the debut single from his self-titled album...
" - Jason AldeanJason AldeanJason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles... - November 24: "Come a Little CloserCome a Little Closer"Come a Little Closer" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley.It was released in July 2005 as the second single from his album Modern Day Drifter. It went to number one on the U.S. Country chart in 2005. The song held that position for the...
" - Dierks Bentley - December 1: "Delicious Surprise (I Believe It)" - Jo Dee MessinaJo Dee MessinaJo Dee Marie Messina , known professionally as Jo Dee Messina, is an American country music artist. She has charted nine Number One singles on the Billboard country music charts. She has been honored by the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and has been nominated for two...
- December 8: "Like We Never Loved At AllLike We Never Loved at All"Like We Never Loved At All" is the second single from American country singer Faith Hill's album Fireflies. The song features husband Tim McGraw singing harmony vocals...
" - Faith Hill - December 15: "Who You'd Be TodayWho You'd Be Today"Who You'd Be Today" is a single by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was the first single from Chesney's 2005 album The Road and the Radio. It was also Chesney's highest-debuting single at the time, having entered the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at #26...
" - Kenny Chesney
2006
- January 5: "Better LifeBetter Life"Better Life" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in July 2005 as the fourth single from Urban's 2004 album, Be Here. It spent six weeks atop Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and became Urban's seventh song to top that...
" - Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age... - January 12: "Like We Never Loved At All" - Faith Hill
- January 19: "Better Life" - Keith Urban
- January 26: "BoondocksBoondocks (song)"Boondocks" is the title of a song song released by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released in May 2005 as the first single released from their album The Road to Here; in addition, it became their first Top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.-Background and...
" - Little Big TownLittle Big TownLittle Big Town is an American country music vocal group. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its inception: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. The quartet's musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all... - February 2: "Big Blue NoteBig Blue Note"Big Blue Note" was the third and final single from Toby Keith's 2005 album Honkytonk University. It peaked at #5 on the United States country charts...
" - Toby KeithToby KeithToby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of... - February 9: "Honky Tonk BadonkadonkHonky Tonk Badonkadonk"Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" is a single, released in late 2005 by country music artist Trace Adkins. It was the last single from his album, Songs About Me. The song was a crossover hit for Adkins, peaking at #2 on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart, and reaching the Top 40 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot...
" - Trace AdkinsTrace AdkinsTracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations...
(2 Weeks) - February 23: "Skin (Sarabeth)Skin (Sarabeth)"Skin " is a song performed by the country music group Rascal Flatts. The song was originally a hidden track on the first shipment of their album, Feels Like Today, and charted in mid-2005 as an album cut while the single "Fast Cars and Freedom" was climbing the charts...
" - Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney... - March 2: "Kerosene" - Miranda LambertMiranda LambertMiranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with the release of "Me and Charlie Talking", the first single from her 2005 debut...
- March 9: "Jesus, Take the WheelJesus, Take the Wheel"Jesus, Take the Wheel" is a song written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson. It is the second single from Carrie Underwood's debut album, Some Hearts....
" - Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
(2 Weeks) - March 23: "BelieveBelieve (Brooks & Dunn song)"Believe" is a single by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. It was the second single from their album Hillbilly Deluxe, and it won the Country Music Association's 2006 awards for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year.-Content:...
" - Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists... - March 30: "Cheatin'Cheatin'"Cheatin" is a song recorded by country music artist Sara Evans, released in October 2005 as the second single from her album Real Fine Place. In early 2006, it peaked in the Top 10 on the US Country charts. The song was later included on Evans' Greatest Hits album.-Content:The song, which is a...
" - Sara EvansSara EvansSara Lynn Evans is an American country singer and songwriter.Evans was one of the few traditional-styled singers to emerge from Nashville in the late 1990s, according to Allmusic. Since emerging in the late 1990s, Evans has made five No. 1 Country hits and Gold and Platinum-certified albums by... - April 6: "Believe" - Brooks & Dunn
- April 13: "When I Get Where I'm Going" - Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references....
(2 Weeks) - April 27: "WhyWhy (Jason Aldean song)"Why" is a country music song written by Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee, and Big & Rich's John Rich, and recorded by country music artist Jason Aldean...
" - Jason AldeanJason AldeanJason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles... - May 4: "Tonight I Wanna CryTonight I Wanna Cry"Tonight I Wanna Cry" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in November 2005 as the last official single off Urban's Be Here album. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S...
" - Keith Urban (2 Weeks) - May 18: "What Hurts the MostWhat Hurts the Most"What Hurts the Most" is the title of a song written by American songwriter Jeffrey Steele and English songwriter Steve Robson. Initially recorded by country music artist Mark Wills in 2003 on his album And the Crowd Goes Wild, it was covered by Bellefire a year later...
" - Rascal Flatts (2 Weeks) - June 1: "Something's Gotta GiveSomething's Gotta Give (LeAnn Rimes song)"Something's Gotta Give" is the title of a song written by Craig Wiseman and Tony Mullins. It was recorded by LeAnn Rimes for her studio album This Woman, and released in December 2005 as that album's third single...
" - LeAnn RimesLeAnn RimesLeAnn Rimes is an American country/pop singer. She is known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on the original Ed McMahon version of Star Search, followed by the release of the Patsy Cline-intended single "Blue" when Rimes was only age 13, resulting in her... - June 8: "Bring It On HomeBring It On Home (Little Big Town song)"Bring It On Home" is a song by American country music group Little Big Town. It was the second single released from their album The Road to Here; in addition, the song has become their highest-peaking song on the Billboard U.S...
" - Little Big Town (2 Weeks) - June 22: "Why" - Jason Aldean
- June 29: "Life Ain't Always BeautifulLife Ain't Always Beautiful"Life Ain't Always Beautiful" is the title of a song written by Cyndi Goodman and Tommy Lee James, and recorded by American country music singer Gary Allan. It was released in January 2006 as the second and final single from his 2005 album, Tough All Over...
" - Gary AllanGary AllanGary Allan Herzberg is an American country music artist, known professionally as Gary Allan.Signed to Decca Records in 1996, Allan made his debut on the United States country music scene with the release of his single "Her Man", the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale,... - July 6: "The Seashores of Old MexicoThe Seashores of Old Mexico"The Seashores of Old Mexico" is a country music song written by Merle Haggard. It was recorded by Hank Snow in 1971, Freddy Weller in 1972, Haggard himself in 1974, and in 1987 Haggard and Willie Nelson recut the song as a duet...
" - George StraitGeorge StraitGeorge Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
(2 Weeks) - July 20: "How 'Bout YouHow 'Bout You"How 'Bout You" is a song co-written and recorded by country music artist Eric Church. It is his debut single released from his 2006 debut album Sinners Like Me. It peaked at #14 in the United States.-Music video:...
" - Eric ChurchEric ChurchKenneth Eric Church is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, Church released his debut album Sinners Like Me that year... - July 27: "Don't Forget to Remember MeDon't Forget to Remember Me"Don't Forget to Remember Me" is the fourth single from Carrie Underwood's debut album Some Hearts. Written by Morgane Hayes, Kelley Lovelace and Ashley Gorley, it is also her second release to country radio. The song peaked at #2 on the Billboard country charts in early 2006, and #49 on the...
" - Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
(2 Weeks) - August 10: "The WorldThe World (Brad Paisley song)"The World" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley. It was released in March 2006 as the third single from Paisley's 2005 album, Time Well Wasted. It reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and also peaked at number 45 on the U.S...
" - Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references.... - August 17: "Leave the PiecesLeave the Pieces"Leave the Pieces" is the title of a song written by Jennifer Hanson and Billy Austin, and recorded by American country duo The Wreckers. It was released as the duo's debut single, and served as the lead single for their debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty on February 7, 2006.The single entered...
" - The WreckersThe Wreckers-Studio albums:-Live albums:-Singles:-Featured singles:^ Song was credited as Santana with Michelle Branch and The Wreckers.-Music videos:-Awards and nominations:-External links:***...
(2 Weeks) - August 31: "A Little Too LateA Little Too Late (Toby Keith song)"A Little Too Late" is a single by American country music singer Toby Keith that reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was the second single released from his CD, White Trash with Money. Keith wrote the song with his frequent collaborator, Scotty Emerick, and Dean...
" - Toby Keith - September 7: "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)"If You're Going Through Hell " is the title of a song written by Dave Berg, Sam Tate and Annie Tate. It was recorded by American country music artist Rodney Atkins and released in January 2006 as the lead-off single to his 2006 album If You're Going Through Hell. The song became a number-one hit...
" - Rodney AtkinsRodney AtkinsRodney Allan Atkins is an American country music artist. Signed to Curb Records in 1996, he charted his first single on the Billboard country chart that year, but did not release an album until 2003's Honesty, which included the number 4 hit "Honesty ".If You're Going Through Hell, his second...
(2 Weeks) - September 21: "8 November" - Big & RichBig & RichBig & Rich is an American country music duo composed of Big Kenny and John Rich. Both members alternate as lead vocalists and play rhythm guitar...
- September 28: "Would You Go with MeWould You Go with Me"Would You Go with Me" is the title of a song written by Shawn Camp and John Scott Sherrill, and recorded by American country artist Josh Turner. It was released in April 2006 as the second single from his album, Your Man. It is the first track on Your Man.-Reception:The song went on to become...
" - Josh TurnerJosh TurnerJoshua Otis "Josh" Turner is a country music singer and actor signed to MCA Nashville Records in 2003, Turner has released four studio albums for the label. The first of these was 2003's Long Black Train, whose title track was his breakthrough single release...
(2 Weeks) - October 12: "Me and My GangMe and My Gang (song)"Me and My Gang" is the title of a country music song written by Jeffrey Steele, Jon Stone and Tony Mullins. It was recorded by country group Rascal Flatts on their 2006 album of the same name, and released on April 17, 2006 as the second single from the album...
" - Rascal Flatts - October 19: "Every Mile a MemoryEvery Mile a Memory"Every Mile a Memory" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country artist Dierks Bentley. It was released in July 2006 and served as the lead-off single to his third studio album, Long Trip Alone. It became Bentley's fourth Number One hit in November 2006...
" - Dierks BentleyDierks BentleyDierks Bentley is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip... - October 26: "Love YouLove You (Jack Ingram song)"Love You" is a country music song by Texas country music artist Jack Ingram. The song was the second single from his Live: Wherever You Are album, and is one of the two studio tracks on the album, which is otherwise a live compilation.-Content:...
" - Jack IngramJack IngramJack Owen Ingram is an American Texas Country artist signed to Big Machine Records, an independent record label. He has released eight studio albums, one extended play, six live albums and eighteen singles. Although active since 1992, Ingram did not reach the U.S. country Top 40 until the late... - November 2: "You Save MeYou Save Me"You Save Me" is a single by American country music singer Kenny Chesney, written by Brett James and Troy Verges. It was the fourth single from Chesney's 2005 album The Road and the Radio.-Reception:...
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
(2 Weeks) - November 16: "Before He CheatsBefore He Cheats"Before He Cheats" is a song written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear and the third wide-release single from Carrie Underwood's debut album, Some Hearts. It was the fifth release from the album overall. It was named the 2007 Single of the Year by the Country Music Association...
" - Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
(5 Weeks)
- 2006's #1 Video of the Year: "Before He Cheats", Carrie Underwood
2007
- January 4: "Want ToWant To"Want To" is a song by country music duo Sugarland. Their first release not to feature former member Kristen Hall, although Jennifer Nettles had previously been featured on Bon Jovi's Number One country hit, "Who Says You Can't Go Home", the song was also the first regular Number One hit of...
" - SugarlandSugarland (band)Sugarland, an American country music duo, is composed of singer–songwriters Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush . Sugarland was founded in 2002 by Kristen Hall with Bush and ultimately became a trio after hiring Jennifer Nettles as lead singer... - January 11: "Watching YouWatching You (Rodney Atkins song)"Watching You" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Rodney Atkins. It was released in September 2006 as the second single from the album, If You're Going Through Hell. The single became Rodney's second number-one single on the Billboard U.S. Hot Country...
" - Rodney AtkinsRodney AtkinsRodney Allan Atkins is an American country music artist. Signed to Curb Records in 1996, he charted his first single on the Billboard country chart that year, but did not release an album until 2003's Honesty, which included the number 4 hit "Honesty ".If You're Going Through Hell, his second... - January 18: "Amarillo SkyAmarillo Sky (song)"Amarillo Sky" is the title of a country music song written by Big Kenny and John Rich , along with Rodney Clawson and Bart Pursley. It was originally recorded by the band McBride & the Ride and released as a single in 2002 from their album Amarillo Sky...
" - Jason AldeanJason AldeanJason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles... - January 25: "Tim McGrawTim McGraw (song)"Tim McGraw" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose, and produced by Nathan Chapman. It was released on June 19, 2006 by Big Machine Records as Swift's debut single and the lead single from Swift's eponymous debut album, Taylor Swift...
" - Taylor SwiftTaylor SwiftTaylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America... - February 1: "Ladies Love Country BoysLadies Love Country Boys"Ladies Love Country Boys" is a single by American country music singer Trace Adkins that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was released in September 2006 as the second single from Adkins' album Dangerous Man, and Trace's first Number One single since " No Thinkin' Thing"...
" - Trace AdkinsTrace AdkinsTracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations... - February 8: "Stupid BoyStupid Boy"Stupid Boy" is a song by Keith Urban from Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing.Stupid Boy may also refer to:* "Stupid Boy", a song by the Gear Daddies from Billy's Live Bait...
" - Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age... - February 15: "I Don't Want To" - Ashley MonroeAshley MonroeAshley Monroe is an American country music singer-songwriter. She has released two solo singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The singles "Satisfied" and "I Don't Want To" reached #43 and #37, respectively...
- February 22: "Stupid Boy" - Keith Urban
- March 1: "Hillbilly Deluxe" - Brooks & DunnBrooks & DunnBrooks & Dunn was an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who were both vocalists and songwriters. They were paired by record producer Tim DuBois in 1990. Before the duo's foundation, both members of the duo were solo recording artists...
(2 Weeks) - March 15: "Lips of an AngelLips of an Angel"Lips of an Angel" is a power ballad by Oklahoma rock band Hinder written by Brian Howes, Austin Winkler and Cody Hanson. It was released as the second single from their album Extreme Behavior. It was their breakthrough hit, charting in the Top Ten on several Billboard trade charts in the United...
" - Jack IngramJack IngramJack Owen Ingram is an American Texas Country artist signed to Big Machine Records, an independent record label. He has released eight studio albums, one extended play, six live albums and eighteen singles. Although active since 1992, Ingram did not reach the U.S. country Top 40 until the late... - March 22: "Don't Make MeDon't Make Me"Don't Make Me" is the title of a song recorded by American country music singer Blake Shelton. It was released in November 2006 as the first single from his album, Pure BS. It was written by Marla Cannon-Goodman, Deanna Bryant, and Dave Berg.-Content:...
" - Blake SheltonBlake SheltonBlake Tollison Shelton is an American country music artist. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts... - March 29: "Long Trip AloneLong Trip Alone (song)"Long Trip Alone" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley. It was released in November 2006 as the second single released from his album of the same name. The song reached the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and...
" - Dierks BentleyDierks BentleyDierks Bentley is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip...
(3 Weeks) - April 19: "A Country Boy Can SurviveA Country Boy Can Survive"A Country Boy Can Survive" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Hank Williams, Jr. The song was released as a single in January 1982 and reached a peak of #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts in March 1982...
" - Hank Williams Jr. - April 26: "Settlin'Settlin'"Settlin" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music duo Sugarland. It was released in January 2007 as the second single from their 2006 album Enjoy the Ride, and their second consecutive Number One hit...
" - Sugarland - May 3: "WastedWasted (Carrie Underwood song)"Wasted" is Carrie Underwood's sixth and final single from her multi-platinum debut Some Hearts.The single began receiving country radio airplay as an album track, causing it to place on the US Country chart weeks before its official release as a single....
" - Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
(3 Weeks) - May 24: "Teardrops on My GuitarTeardrops on My Guitar"Teardrops on My Guitar" is a song by American country pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was co-written by Swift, alongside Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman with Swift's aid. "Teardrops on My Guitar" was released on February 24, 2007 by Big Machine Records, as the second single...
" - Taylor Swift - May 31: "A Different WorldA Different World (song)"A Different World" is the title of a song recorded by American country musician, Bucky Covington. It was released in January 2007 as the lead single from his first album Bucky Covington. It was written by Jennifer Hanson, Tony Martin, and Mark Nesler. The song is produced by Mark Miller, and was...
" - Bucky CovingtonBucky CovingtonWilliam Joel "Bucky" Covington III is an American country music singer. He placed eighth on the 5th season of the Fox Network's talent competition series American Idol. In December 2006, he signed a recording contract with Lyric Street Records... - June 7: "Teardrops on My Guitar" - Taylor Swift
- June 14: "StandStand (Rascal Flatts song)"Stand" is a single by country music band Rascal Flatts. It is the fourth single released from their Me and My Gang album. The song became their seventh number-one hit on Hot Country Songs chart on the week of May 12, 2007.-Content:...
" - Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
(2 Weeks) - June 28: "Johnny CashJohnny Cash (song)"Johnny Cash" is the title of a country song co-written by John Rich, Vicky McGehee, and Rodney Clawson. It was originally recorded by Tracy Byrd on his 2004 Greatest Hits album, but not released as a single....
" - Jason Aldean - July 5: "I Told You SoI Told You So (Keith Urban song)"I Told You So" is a single recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It is the third single released from his 2006 album Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing. This song is used in the Rock Band Country Track Pack.-Song content:...
" - Keith Urban (2 Weeks) - July 19: "I Wonder" - Kellie PicklerKellie PicklerKellie Dawn Pickler is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing...
- July 26: "A Little More You" - Little Big TownLittle Big TownLittle Big Town is an American country music vocal group. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its inception: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. The quartet's musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all...
- August 2: "Lost In This MomentLost in This Moment"Lost in This Moment" is a single by country music duo Big & Rich. It is the first single from their third studio album, Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace. The single became their first Number One hit on the Billboard country charts in mid-2007...
" - Big & RichBig & RichBig & Rich is an American country music duo composed of Big Kenny and John Rich. Both members alternate as lead vocalists and play rhythm guitar... - August 9: "I Wonder" - Kellie Pickler
- August 16: "Famous in a Small TownFamous in a Small Town"Famous in a Small Town" is the title of a song written by Travis Howard and co-written and recorded by American country artist Miranda Lambert. It was released as the second single from her second studio album, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. It was Lambert's second Top 20 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot...
" - Miranda LambertMiranda LambertMiranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with the release of "Me and Charlie Talking", the first single from her 2005 debut... - August 23: "I Need You" - Tim McGrawTim McGrawSamuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
and Faith HillFaith HillFaith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S... - August 30: "These Are My PeopleThese Are My People"These Are My People" is the title of a song written by Dave Berg and Rivers Rutherford, and recorded by American country music artist Rodney Atkins...
" - Rodney Atkins - September 6: "Because of You" - Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
and Kelly ClarksonKelly ClarksonKelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
(2 Weeks) - September 20: "Nothin' Better to DoNothin' Better to Do"Nothin' Better to Do" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country artist LeAnn Rimes. It was released in May 2007, and served as the lead-off single to her twelfth studio album, Family. It was Rimes' fourteenth Top 20 hit on the U.S...
" - LeAnn RimesLeAnn RimesLeAnn Rimes is an American country/pop singer. She is known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on the original Ed McMahon version of Star Search, followed by the release of the Patsy Cline-intended single "Blue" when Rimes was only age 13, resulting in her...
(2 Weeks) - October 4: "OnlineOnline (song)"Online" is a single by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It is the second single from his 2007 album 5th Gear. The single is Brad's ninth overall Number One single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as his fifth consecutive Number One...
" - Brad PaisleyBrad PaisleyBrad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references....
(3 Weeks) - October 25: "Don't BlinkDon't Blink"Don't Blink" is a # 1 Billboard country, top 40 hot 100 single by country music artist Kenny Chesney. It is the second single from his 2007 album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates, and Chesney's thirteenth Number One single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.The song debuted at #16 on the...
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S... - November 1: "StayStay (Sugarland song)In 2009, Irish pop singer and Boyzone member Ronan Keating released a cover version of the song. The song was the first single from Keating's 2009 album, Winter Songs.-Chart performance:...
" - Sugarland - November 8: "So SmallSo Small"So Small" is a song composed by fourth-season American Idol winner and country pop singer Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey and Luke Laird. It is the first single from Underwood's second studio album, Carnival Ride, released in Canada on August 14, 2007, and in the United States on August 28, 2007...
" - Carrie Underwood - November 15: "FirecrackerFirecracker (song)"Firecracker" is a single by American country music artist Josh Turner. Released in June 2007, "Firecracker" is the lead-off single to Turner's third studio album, Everything Is Fine, which was released on MCA Nashville Records on October 30, 2007...
" - Josh TurnerJosh TurnerJoshua Otis "Josh" Turner is a country music singer and actor signed to MCA Nashville Records in 2003, Turner has released four studio albums for the label. The first of these was 2003's Long Black Train, whose title track was his breakthrough single release... - November 22: "Our SongOur Song (song)"Our Song" is a country music song performed by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and produced by Nathan Chapman. It was released on August 22, 2007 by Big Machine Records as the third single from Swift's eponymous debut album, Taylor Swift...
" - Taylor Swift (4 Weeks)
- 2007's #1 Video of the Year: "Online", Brad Paisley
2008
- January 3: "So Small" - Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
- January 10: "Stay" - Sugarland
- January 17: "Our Song" - Taylor SwiftTaylor SwiftTaylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...
(3 Weeks) - February 7: "Stay" - Sugarland
- February 14: "All-American GirlAll-American Girl (song)"All-American Girl" is a song composed by country pop singer Carrie Underwood, Ashley Gorley and Kelley Lovelace. It is the second single from Underwood's second studio album, Carnival Ride, released in the United States on December 17, 2007...
" - Carrie Underwood (2 Weeks) - February 28: "ShiftworkShiftwork"Shiftwork" is a single by country music artists Kenny Chesney and George Strait. It is the third single from Kenny Chesney's 2007 album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates....
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S... - March 6: "All-American Girl" - Carrie Underwood (5 Weeks)
- April 11: "Picture to BurnPicture to Burn"Picture to Burn" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was co-written by Swift and Liz Rose, and produced by Nathan Chapman. It was released on January 29, 2008 by Big Machine Records as the fourth single from Swift's eponymous studio album, Taylor Swift...
" - Taylor Swift - April 18: "All-American Girl" - Carrie Underwood
- April 25: "Picture to Burn" - Taylor Swift
- May 2: "All-American Girl" - Carrie Underwood
- May 9: "Picture to Burn" - Taylor Swift (2 Weeks)
- May 23: "You're Gonna Miss ThisYou're Gonna Miss This"You're Gonna Miss This" is a single by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It is the second single released from his 2007 album American Man: Greatest Hits Volume II...
" - Trace AdkinsTrace AdkinsTracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, Adkins has released seven more studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations... - May 30: "Picture to Burn" - Taylor Swift
- June 6: "Last NameLast Name"Last Name" is the title of a song composed by country singer Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey and Luke Laird. It is the third single from Underwood's second studio album, Carnival Ride. It was released in the United States on April 7, 2008, by which point the song had already charted...
" - Carrie Underwood (7 Weeks) - July 25: "All I Want to DoAll I Want to Do"All I Want to Do" is a song written by Dennis Wilson and Steve Kalinich. It was recorded by American rock band The Beach Boys for their 1969 album 20/20. It was later released as the b-side to "I Can Hear Music", a single which charted at #24 in the U.S...
" - Sugarland (7 Weeks) - September 12: "Just a Dream" - Carrie Underwood (7 Weeks)
- October 31: "Love StoryLove Story (Taylor Swift song)"Love Story" is a country pop song performed by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and produced by Nathan Chapman, alongside Swift. It was released on September 12, 2008 by Big Machine Records, as the lead single from Swift's second studio album Fearless...
" - Taylor Swift (7 Weeks)
- 2008's #1 Video of the Year: "Just a Dream", Carrie Underwood
2009
- January 2: "Love Story" - Taylor SwiftTaylor SwiftTaylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...
- January 9: "Chicken FriedChicken Fried"Chicken Fried" is the title of a song which has been recorded by two different bands. The first version was recorded in 2003 by the Zac Brown Band, whose frontman Zac Brown wrote it, for the 2005 album Home Grown. A second version was then released in 2006 by The Lost Trailers, whose version was...
" - Zac Brown BandZac Brown BandZac Brown Band is an American country music, southern rock, and folk band based in Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Zac Brown , Jimmy De Martini , John Driskell Hopkins , Coy Bowles , Chris Fryar and Clay Cook...
(2 Weeks) - January 23: "Love Story" - Taylor Swift
- January 30: "God Love HerGod Love Her"God Love Her" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith, found on his 2008 album, That Don't Make Me a Bad Guy, from which it was released as the second single and on the chart week of March 7, 2009, the song became Keith's 18th Number One song on...
" - Toby KeithToby KeithToby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
(2 Weeks) - February 13: "Sweet ThingSweet Thing (Keith Urban song)"Sweet Thing" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. The song is the first single from his 5th studio album, Defying Gravity. It was released to country radio on 3 November 2008, and it made its debut on the Hot Country Songs charts at #30,...
" - Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age... - February 20: "White HorseWhite Horse (song)"White Horse" is a country music song performed by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The song was written by Swift and Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman, with Swift's aid. The song was released on December 8, 2008 by Big Machine Records, as the second single from Swift's second studio...
" - Taylor Swift (9 Weeks; First song to debut at #1) - April 24: "Here Comes GoodbyeHere Comes Goodbye"Here Comes Goodbye" is the title of a song written by American Idol season 6 finalist Chris Sligh and Clint Lagerberg. It was recorded by the country pop group Rascal Flatts, who released it in January 2009 as their twenty-third single, and the first from their sixth album, Unstoppable...
" - Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
(4 Weeks) - May 22: "I Told You So" - Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
- May 29: "Whatever It IsWhatever It Is"Whatever It Is" a song by the Zac Brown Band, an American country music group. It is the second single release from the 2008 album The Foundation and the band's second Top 3 hit on the Billboard country singles charts...
" - Zac Brown Band (2 Weeks) - June 12: "You Belong with MeYou Belong with Me"You Belong with Me" is a country pop song performed by American recording artist Taylor Swift. The song was co-written by Swift and Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman with Swift's aid. It was released on April 21, 2009, by Big Machine Records as the third single from Swift's second studio...
" - Taylor Swift (11 Weeks) - August 28: "Big Green TractorBig Green Tractor"Big Green Tractor" is a song written by Jim Collins and David Lee Murphy, and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It is the second single release from his 2009 album Wide Open, as well as the eighth single of his career...
" - Jason AldeanJason AldeanJason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles...
(5 Weeks) - October 2: "American RideAmerican Ride (song)"American Ride" is the title of a country music song written by Joe West and Dave Pahanish, and recorded by country music artist Toby Keith. It is the lead-off single and the title track for Keith's 13th studio album, released in October 2009. Released in July 2009 as the 47th single of his career,...
" - Toby Keith (2 Weeks) - October 16: "Cowboy CasanovaCowboy Casanova"Cowboy Casanova" is a country song by American recording artist Carrie Underwood. The song was written by Mike Elizondo, Brett James and co-written by Underwood herself. It was released on September 14, 2009 by Arista Nashville as the lead single from her third studio album, Play On...
" - Carrie Underwood (6 Weeks) - November 27: "Need You Now" - Lady AntebellumLady AntebellumLady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol...
(2 Weeks) - December 18: "Cowboy Casanova" - Carrie Underwood
- 2009's #1 Video of the Year: "You Belong with Me", Taylor Swift
2010
| Issue Date | Song | Artist(s) |
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| January 1 | "Need You Now" | Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol... |
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| January 22 | "The Truth The Truth The Truth may mean:* The truth in a particular context - a statement that is known to be correct —ie. in accord with reality, as corroborated by evidence or related experience*Supreme reality, holding the ultimate meaning and value of existence... " |
Jason Aldean Jason Aldean Jason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles... |
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| February 12 | "White Liar White Liar "White Liar" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released as the second single to her third studio album, Revolution. Lambert performed "White Liar" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on October 6, 2009, and on the 2009 CMA Awards on... " |
Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with the release of "Me and Charlie Talking", the first single from her 2005 debut... |
| February 19 | "The Truth" | Jason Aldean |
| February 26 | "Temporary Home Temporary Home "Temporary Home" is the title of a song written by Zac Maloy, Luke Laird and co-written and recorded by American country artist Carrie Underwood. It is the second official single from her third studio album, Play On, and was released to country radio the week of December 14, 2009. Before being... " |
Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005... |
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| April 2 | "American Honey American Honey "American Honey" is the title of a song written by Cary Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey and Shane Stevens. It was recorded by the American country music group Lady Antebellum, who released it on January 11, 2010 as the second single from its second studio album, Need You Now... " |
Lady Antebellum |
| April 9 | "Temporary Home" | Carrie Underwood |
| April 16 | "American Honey" | Lady Antebellum |
| April 23 | "Temporary Home" | Carrie Underwood |
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| May 14* | "The House That Built Me The House That Built Me "The House That Built Me" is a song written by Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin, and recorded by American country artist Miranda Lambert. It was released in March 2010 as the third single from her third studio album, Revolution. It is the fastest-rising single of her career, reaching the Top 20 in... " |
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| June 4 | "Undo It Undo It "Undo It" is the title of a song written by Kara DioGuardi, Martin Frederiksen, Luke Laird and co-written and recorded by American country artist Carrie Underwood. It was made available to digital retailers on October 27, 2009, and was released as an official single on May 24, 2010... " |
Carrie Underwood |
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| June 18 | "The House That Built Me" | Miranda Lambert |
| June 25 | "Undo It" | Carrie Underwood |
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| September 3 | "The Boys of Fall The Boys of Fall "The Boys of Fall" is the title of a song written by Casey Beathard, Dave Turnbull, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney. It was released in July 2010 as the lead single from his 12th studio album Hemingway's Whiskey, which was released September 28, 2010.-Content:The song... " |
Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S... |
| September 10 | "Mine" | Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America... |
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| November 12 | "Mama's Song Mama's Song "Mama's Song" is the title of a song recorded by American singer Carrie Underwood, co-written by her along with Kara DioGuardi, Martin Frederiksen and Luke Laird. It is the fourth single release from her third studio album, Play On... " |
Carrie Underwood |
| November 19 | "Mine" | Taylor Swift |
| November 26 | "Mama's Song" | Carrie Underwood |
| December 3 | "Mine"* | Taylor Swift |
| December 10 | ||
| December 17 | ||
| December 31 | "My Kinda Party My Kinda Party (song) "My Kinda Party" is a song written and originally recorded by country-southern rock singer-songwriter Brantley Gilbert from his 2009 album Modern Day Prodigal Son... " |
Jason Aldean |
- In May 7, Countdown postponed due to Nashville Flood.
- "Mine" held the record for longest time at #1 - 13 weeks total.
- 2010's #1 Video of the Year: "Undo It", Carrie Underwood.
2011
| Issue Date | Song | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | "My Kinda Party My Kinda Party (song) "My Kinda Party" is a song written and originally recorded by country-southern rock singer-songwriter Brantley Gilbert from his 2009 album Modern Day Prodigal Son... " |
Jason Aldean Jason Aldean Jason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles... |
| January 14 | ||
| January 21 | ||
| January 28 | "Back to December Back to December "Back to December" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Swift wrote the song and produced it alongside Nathan Chapman. It was sent to country radios on November 15, 2010, by Big Machine Records as the second single from Swift's third studio album, Speak Now. According to Swift,... " |
Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America... |
| February 4 | ||
| February 11 | ||
| February 18 | ||
| February 25 | "Don't You Wanna Stay Don't You Wanna Stay "Don't You Wanna Stay" is a song performed by American country singer Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson from Aldean's 2010 album, My Kinda Party. It was written by Andy Gibson, Paul Jenkins and Jason Sellers... " |
Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,... |
| March 4 | ||
| March 11 | "Back to December" | Taylor Swift |
| March 18 | "Don't You Wanna Stay" | Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson |
| March 25 | ||
| April 1 | ||
| April 8 | ||
| April 15 | ||
| April 22 | ||
| April 29 | ||
| May 5 | ||
| May 13 | "I Won't Let Go I Won't Let Go (Rascal Flatts song) "I Won't Let Go" is the title of a song written by Steve Robson and Jason Sellers, and recorded by the American country music band Rascal Flatts. It is the second single from the band's seventh studio album, Nothing Like This, and their twenty-eighth single release overall.-Content and... " |
Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney... |
| May 20 | "Tomorrow Tomorrow (Chris Young song) "Tomorrow" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Chris Young. It was released in February 2011 as the seventh single of his career, and the first from his third studio album, Neon. The song sold 30,000 digital downloads in its first week of... " |
Chris Young |
| May 27 | "Honey Bee Honey Bee (Blake Shelton song) "Honey Bee" is the title of a song written by Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip, and recorded by American country artist Blake Shelton. It was released in April 2011, and appears on his sixth studio album, Red River Blue, for Reprise Nashville.-History:... " |
Blake Shelton Blake Shelton Blake Tollison Shelton is an American country music artist. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". Released as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" went on to spend five weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts... |
| June 3 | "Mean Mean (song) "Mean" is a song by American country pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her third studio album, Speak Now . The song, written by Swift and produced by Nathan Chapman and Swift, was first released as a promotional single for the album on October 17, 2010, by Big Machine Records... " |
Taylor Swift |
| June 10 | ||
| June 17 | "Honey Bee" | Blake Shelton |
| June 24 | "Mean" | Taylor Swift |
| July 1 | ||
| July 8 | "Dirt Road Anthem Dirt Road Anthem "Dirt Road Anthem" is the title of a song written by American country music artists Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert , both of whom recorded their own versions of the song. Jason Aldean re-recorded the song for his 2010 album My Kinda Party, and released it as the third single from the album in April... " |
Jason Aldean |
| July 15 | ||
| July 22 | ||
| July 29 | ||
| August 5 | ||
| August 12 | ||
| August 19 | ||
| August 26 | "I Love You This Big I Love You This Big "I Love You This Big" is the debut single and coronation song of American recording artist and American Idol 's season 10 winner, Scotty McCreery. It was first performed on the American Idol final performance show on May 24, 2011. The single was released to digital retailers after the final result... " |
Scotty McCreery Scotty McCreery Scott Cooke "Scotty" McCreery is an American country singer from Garner, North Carolina . He also won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011. His debut studio album, Clear as Day was released in October 2011... |
| September 2 | "Dirt Road Anthem" | Jason Aldean |
| September 9 | ||
| September 16 | "Remind Me Remind Me (Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood song) "Remind Me" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley, performed as a duet with country music singer Carrie Underwood. The song was released in May 2011 as the third single from Paisley's studio album, This Is Country Music, released May 23, 2011... " |
Brad Paisley Brad Paisley Brad Douglas Paisley is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references.... with Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005... |
| September 23 | ||
| September 30 | ||
| October 7 | ||
| October 14 | "Sparks Fly Sparks Fly (song) "Sparks Fly" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, from her third studio album, Speak Now . The song was written and produced by Swift, with additional production handled by Nathan Chapman. Swift penned the song when she was sixteen years of age; before she had broken out into the... " |
Taylor Swift |
| October 21 | "Remind Me" | Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood |