Flip through the gallery below for a look back at the past decade’s best (and biggest!) country tunes, from Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert’s barn-burning “Somethin’ Bad” to Tim McGraw’s uplifting “Humble and Kind.

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has now ruled Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for 35 weeks, becoming the third track to reach that milestone.

Country music is ruling the roost like never before, at least when it comes specifically to the Billboard Hot 100. For the first time in history, country songs are claiming all five of the top five slots on the Hot 100.

ChartCipher analyzes country as part of Billboard's yearlong retrospective on the first quarter of the century. By Yael Penn The opening lyrics to the song at No. 1 on the first Billboard Hot Country Songs chart of the 21st century? “I can feel the magic ...

The 1970s brought us some of the most memorable hits in the history of country music. The decade saw Dolly Parton release timeless tunes like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” Tanya Tucker held listeners spellbound with “Delta Dawn,” and ...

Hardy and Ernest debut at No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart with “Bro Country,” the top new release as the latest tracking week begins. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: HARDY performs onstage during Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace big game after party ...

During a podcast appearance in April 2026, Akon confirmed his plans to dip his toe into country music. The R&B icon shared the news on Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast, and has previously mentioned plans to re-imagine his biggest hits with country stylings.