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What are the most powerful country songs that deal with suicide? From Brad Paisley's extremely emotional “Whiskey Lullaby (feat. Alison Krauss)” to Johnny Cash's rendition of “Hurt,” all of these depressing suicidal tracks draw from personal experiences. Countless music artists across every genre undergo the turbulence of life's ups and downs throughout their adolescence, including family tragedy and dark thoughts about killing yourself. Fortunately, the power of music can heal such wounds, which is why many musicians wrote about suicide. Not only does this music ultimately relate to listeners, but these songs also let struggling individuals know that they're not alone.&nbsp;Vote below for the most profound songs about suicide, and feel free to check out these artists' discography lists if you'd like to discover more of their greatest music. While you listen to this music, remember that you're loved, and don't forget to hold on tightly to your family and friends.&nbsp;

Whiskey Lullaby (feat. Alison Krauss)

The Most Powerful Country Songs About Suicide

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Have you listened to Carrie Underwood's highly-anticipated ninth studio album Denim &amp; Rhinestones yet?! Co-produced by David Garcia (Cry Pretty, My Savior) and Underwood herself, the country pop/rock Capitol Records Nashville release highlights the eight-time Grammy Award-winning country superstar's legendary sound in a fun, retro rock n' roll fashion. Underwood expresses great vulnerability throughout the album's entire 12-song track list while also maintaining a flirty, carefree disposition toward past love and nightlife experiences. According to a promotional interview with Underwood, the powerhouse vocalist states that the album is a “sing into your hairbrush, in your house, in your room” type of record. Some of Denim &amp; Rhinestones's best songs include the sensational leading single “Ghost Story,” "Poor Everybody Else," “Garden,” “Crazy Angels,” “She Don't Know,” and the album's title track “Denim &amp; Rhinestones.”How do the album's songs compare to Carrie Underwood's greatest previous works? Will this studio LP earn the “Before He Cheats” American Idol alum another Grammy Award? Vote up the best songs on&nbsp;Denim &amp; Rhinestones, and vote down the tracks that don't live up to the Muskogee, Oklahoma native's top singles.&nbsp;

The Best Songs on Carrie Underwood's Album 'Denim &amp; Rhinestones'

Ranking All Songs on Carrie Underwood's Album 'Denim & Rhinestones'

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Lists of the best country songs about things country people love, from hard work to drinking whiskey.

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The best new artists, albums, and hits for your 2022 playlists, ranked by over 1 million votes. Click to make your opinion heard.

You Gotta Hear This

Country Music

Grab your cowboy boots and ripped jeans, because 2022's sizzling country playlist is just getting started! From Country Music Hall of Famers Dolly Parton and&nbsp;Jason Aldean&nbsp;to hot new singer-songwriter&nbsp;Priscilla Block, this list contains all of 2022's top <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-country-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new country music</a>.&nbsp;If you're wondering, "where can I find the best 2022 country songs?" then we've got you covered with our rankings below.&nbsp;Vote&nbsp;for your favorite new releases, and be sure to return weekly for more of the latest popular country&nbsp;hit singles.

The Best Country Songs Of 2022

The 50+ Best Country Songs Of 2022, Ranked

What are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slow-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> about family? This list includes many great family country songs by some of your favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country artists</a>, such as Miranda Lambert's “The House That Built Me,” Dierks Bentley's “Home,” Holly Dunn's “Daddy’s Hands,” Martina McBride's “In My Daughter’s Eyes,” and Sara Evans' “These Four Walls,” ranked by family-focused, country music loving folk everywhere. Although families frequently get on our nerves and cause problems, at the end of the day, their love for each other is strong. These country songs are all about families and the ups and downs that come with them.Family-based country songs are often the most moving, because they relate to listeners beyond the surface, ultimately providing the kind of emotional connection that musicians hope to achieve through their music. From sad and ‘tear in your beer’ country songs to joyful upbeat tunes, this compilation of country songs includes lyrics about all kinds of families.&nbsp;There's nothing like a song about home and family to cheer you up when you're feeling homesick. Vote up the best country songs about family by your favorite top country artists below, and feel free to check out these musicians' discography lists if you're looking for more music to add to your next playlist.

Who Says You Can't Go Home (feat. Jennifer Nettles)

The Best Country Songs About Family

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If you just finished Nashville and feel like it’s left a gaping hole in your life, there’s no need to despair. We’ve compiled this list of movies and TV shows similar to Nashville that are sure to conjure up the same feelings of Music City melodrama that you had while watching your favorite episodes of Nashville.With lots of options, including Hart of Dixie, a show that revels in small town feels, and even movies like Country Strong, a country music film that stars Gwyneth Paltrow, deciding <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Nashville will really just depend on your mood.This list of shows Nashville is sorted by fans who’ve chimed in and voted for their fave movies and TV series that they think other Nashville fans will also love, and the titles included are ordered by their votes. So what are your favorite movies and TV series like Nashville? Vote your favorite programs up to the top of the list.

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25+ Great Family Drama TV Shows Like 'Nashville'

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Oh Yeah, It's '80s Night

80s Music

Here are the greatest &#39;80s country songs, ranked by fans everywhere. For well over a century now, country music has held a special place in millions of Americans&#39; hearts. Big hair and blue jeans dominated the genre during the decade, which saw numerous superstars come into their own. Johnny Cash finally joined the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Class of &#39;89, which consisted of Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Clint Black, and Garth Brooks, entered the fold and sowed the seeds of what would become seminal country music of the 1990s. The &#39;80s could almost be viewed as a transitional decade for country music because different styles were coming together. Many of the songs that topped the charts during this decade are still regularly played on country music stations around the United States, and chances are good you are quite familiar with the most popular &#39;80s country songs.&nbsp;

From good, old-fashioned country music that will make you get up and dance to more somber ballads about love and loss, this list has it all. As you take this trip down memory lane, you will be reminded of the immense talent of Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and so many other fantastic artists. Vote for your <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-90s-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country songs</a> of the &#39;80s to see which one makes it to the top.&nbsp;

The Best Country Songs Of The '80s, Ranked

The 100+ Best Country Songs Of The '80s, Ranked By Fans

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Here are the best country <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-artists-of-the-_80s?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers and bands</a> from Georgia. Georgia is an eclectic state when it comes to music. Athens is best known for having a college rock scene several decades ago with bands like The B-52&#39;s and R.E.M. making a name for themselves in the state. However, Georgia is best known for its vast array of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-male-country-music-singers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">country music stars</a> who were born or raised in the Peach State. There are numerous country <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-georgia/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers from Georgia</a> who have drawn inspiration from their down-home roots and traditional upbringing.&nbsp;

Plenty of Country Music Association Award-nominated acts got their start in Georgia. A few of the biggest names include Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Zac Brown. The Zac Brown Band got their start in Atlanta, and they really started to take off after Brown started his own record label to make music the way he wanted to. This is only the beginning, and the list of Georgia country singers just goes on and on, along with some of the biggest female country stars.&nbsp;

If you enjoy cracking open a beer and sitting out on the front porch, then you will have definitely listened to one of these musicians at some point. Vote for the artists you like&nbsp;to show Georgia some love. This list may just remind you to update your country playlists.&nbsp;

The Best Country Singers From Georgia

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The 50+ Greatest Country Music Artists From Georgia, Ranked By Fans

Grab a friend and sing the&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-songs-by-duets/danlee?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country duets</a> at your next karaoke party. Including male and female duets&nbsp;and girl-girl duets, this list of famous country duets features <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-karaoke-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great karaoke songs</a> for couples, friends, or your&nbsp;entire group.&nbsp;

Vote up the best country&nbsp;duets for karaoke night, and add your favorites if they&#39;re missing from the list.&nbsp;

The Best Country Duets To Sing At Karaoke

The 50+ Best Country Karaoke Duets, Ranked By Fans

Few things capture the natural beauty of life better than good country music, and when it comes to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slow-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> about flowers, everything&#39;s coming up roses. Spanning <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-classic-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">old country classics</a> and new hits, this list of floral tunes center in some way around flowers, whether in the title, or in their lyrics about daisies, roses, and the like.

Many of the top country singers have released songs about flowers which cover a range of emotions, from upbeat hits like Lauren Alaina&#39;s &quot;Wildflower&quot; to&nbsp;sad songs like Martina McBride&#39;s &quot;Dead Flowers.&quot; Many other entries are not explicitly about flowers, but do include noteworthy floral imagery, such as Blake Shelton&#39;s classic &quot;She Wouldn&#39;t Be Gone,&quot; which begins with the famous line &quot;Red roadside wild flower,&nbsp;if I&#39;d only picked you.&quot;

What are your favorite country songs about flowers? Vote up the best tracks below, and be sure to add any that you feel we may have missed.

The Best Country Songs About Flowers

The 50+ Best Country Songs About Flowers

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Few art forms tell a story as well as country music, and the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-slow-country-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country songs</a> about forgiveness provide the epilogue to the tales of wrongdoing outlined in some of the genre&#39;s rowdiest hits. Covering both sides of the coin, this list includes both songs about seeking forgiveness and granting it.&nbsp;

Because&nbsp;humans have been apologizing for their mistakes since the dawn of time, these songs span several generations of artists, from Tammy Wynette, to Taylor Swift. And, both the wisdom and regrets&nbsp;outlined have remained relevant throughout the ages, as seen from the fact that John Denver and Blake Shelton both appear ton this list with songs called &quot;I&#39;m Sorry.&quot;

What are your favorite country songs about forgiveness? Which would you put on your own playlist? Vote up the best ones&nbsp;below, and if we left out any of your personal top 10, be sure to add them to the list.

The Best Country Songs About Forgiveness

The 40+ Best Country Songs About Forgiveness, Ranked

Have you kissed your cowboy or cowgirl today? Here's out list featuring <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-songs-about-kids/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best country songs</a> about kissing, ranked by your votes. Sometimes a kiss is so good that it causes you to sing at the top of your lungs. Many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top country artists</a> have written songs about locking lips. The top country kissing songs about kissing from yesterday and today can be found on this great list.Faith Hill's infectious hit, “This Kiss,” is one of the greatest songs about kissing from the country music genre and beyond. She sings, “It's that pivotal moment/It's, ah, impossible/This kiss, this kiss (unstoppable)/This kiss, this kiss.” Do you think that she wrote this tune for her husband, Tim McGraw? Taylor Swift also has a great, popular smooching song. Hers is entitled, “Last Kiss.”The <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-music-male-singers-of-all-time/danlee?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword"></a><a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-music-male-singers-of-all-time/danlee?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">men of country music</a> also have written good kissing tracks. Toby Keith had a hit with his song, “You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This,” and Keith Urban released his single, “Kiss a Girl,” in 2009.Do you have a favorite kissing song from the country music genre? Let us know by voting it up or add it to this list if we missed it.

This Kiss

The Best Country Songs About Kissing

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We&rsquo;re celebrating the best trios in country music. From the Dixie Chicks to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-the-band-perry-songs/meme-dude?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Band Perry</a>, there are a lot of great options for 3 piece country bands that know how to rock.&nbsp;

Do Rascal Flatts hold a special place in your heart? Or are you more of a SHeDaisy fan? Make your opinion heard by voting up who you think are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/country-pop-bands-and-musicians/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country groups</a> with three members. Groups like Carolina Rain don&rsquo;t need a lot of people to make some really amazing music. The Jenkins are another one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-trios-of-all-time/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best trio</a> bands in country music history.&nbsp;

Who is your favorite out of the most popular country trios? Check out the list below and vote up your favorite famous country music trios.

The Best Country Music Trios Of All Time

The 30+ Greatest Country Music Trios Ever, Ranked By Fans

2021 Music

Here are the&nbsp;best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-male-country-music-singers-of-all-time/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">male country artists</a>&nbsp;of 2021, ranked by fans everywhere. From Chris Lane to Blake Shelton, this list of famous male country singers also includes some of the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/country-pop-bands-and-musicians/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular country bands</a>, like Old Dominion and Rascal Flatts. Which current male country artists have put out the biggest&nbsp;songs of 2021 so far?&nbsp;

Vote up the top male country singers&nbsp;of the year below!

The Best Male Country Singers Of 2021

The 25+ Best Male Country Singers Of 2021, Ranked By Fans

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The best rockabilly bands perform a specific style of rock and roll that first became popular in the U.S. during&nbsp;the early 1950s. Rockabilly artists are known for their greaser fashion style and vocal twangs, emerging in the South during the initial period of rock music. Rockabilly&#39;s popularity was a culmination in the intertwining of country music, swing and blues music;&nbsp;and when you put these distinctive genres in a beaker, the result is the explosive genre of rockabilly. Without rockabilly, many of the biggest names in rock music may not have formed bands. Rockabilly artists are among the first and most unique rock stars in music history, including some of the best members of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.

So, who are the best rockabilly artists? This ranked rockabilly roster&nbsp;spans multiple generations, from baby boomers to contemporary male and female musicians. Names like Elvis Presley, Stray Cats, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley &amp; The Comets, Wanda Jackson, the Reverend Horton Heat, and the incomparable Buddy Holly are the biggest rockabilly performers&nbsp;of all time,&nbsp;and with good reason. Even as modern rockabilly <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-pop-groups-and-singers/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers and groups</a>&nbsp;come onto the scene, these legends&#39; music stands the test of time. Their songs remain staples on the radio and&nbsp;highly influential throughout the music industry today.

That said, it&#39;s up to you to determine which rockabilly artists rise above the rest. This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best rockabilly bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest rockabilly musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the artists&#39; music (albums and songs) instead of just voting for the most popular rockabilly bands that you might&#39;ve heard of.&nbsp;

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The Best Rockabilly Bands and Artists

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Here are the greatest duos in country music history. Country is the go-to musical genre in the heartland of America. The songs range in themes from broken hearts to having a good time on a Friday night. There has been no shortage of exceptional country singers over the years, and the only thing better than one country singer is two. Plenty of country artists have joined forces to create fantastic, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-country-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new country duos</a>. If you&#39;re a fan of country, then this is the list for you.

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard got together in 2010 to form Florida Georgia Line. While they got their start as a cover band, they burst onto the country music scene in a big way with their hit song &quot;Cruise.&quot; One of the most famous country acts of all time is Big &amp; Rich. They put out their first album in 2004, and since that time, they have had numerous singles make it onto the country music charts. Other talented popular country music duos include Dan + Shay, Sugarland, Brooks &amp; Dunn, and Maddie &amp; Tae.

The best country duos on this list all have one thing in common: they are teams where both people contribute creatively to the acts&#39; success. You can decide for yourself who belongs at the top of this list by voting for your favorite acts. Admit it - you love country music!

The Best Country Duos Of All-Time

The 50+ Best Country Music Duos of All-Time, Ranked By Fans

Here are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-artists-of-all-time/samantha-dillinger?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best country artists</a> and country <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/charlotte-bands-and-musical-artists-from-here/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands from North Carolina</a>. It is safe to say that without the contributions of North Carolina musicians, the country music industry would not be where it is today. In the 1920s, the sounds of such influential artists as Al Hopkins helped solidify what was possible with country music early in its development. One of the most famous North Carolina country singers to really bring country music to the forefront of American culture was Arthur Smith. He had the first television program that was nationally syndicated to feature country music. People who had never heard it before became exposed and became fans of the genre on their own. The state's legacy lives on as many country <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-north-carolina/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers from North Carolina</a> continue to find fame and acclaim to this day.&nbsp;Luke Combs has reached the top of the country charts with hit singles like &quot;When It Rains It Pours&quot; and &quot;She Got the Best of Me.&quot; Kellie Pickler first found fame on a national stage by going on American Idol, and then found fame with the mainstream country audience with her hit song &quot;Red High Heels.&quot; There are plenty of other popular artists to get through on this list of North Carolina country singers. Vote for your favorites to reach the top of the list.&nbsp;

The Best Country Singers From North Carolina

The 50+ Greatest Country Music Artists From North Carolina, Ranked

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