- If you're new to country music but don't know where to start, or don't typically enjoy country music overall, there are several essential songs that will introduce you to the genre and give you a newfound respect for it.
- "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus is a song that was passed on by many artists, until Cyrus made it a huge hit in 1992.
- While Elvis Presley is a rock 'n' roll icon, he had some incredible country hits, like "Don't Be Cruel."
While country music is a genre loved by many across the United States and the world, a lot of people haven't given it the chance it deserves.
They should though, because there are many country songs that everyone should listen to in their lifetime: not only are these songs appropriately catchy, but they also tell stories, evoke emotions, and invite listeners into their worlds.
Whether you're new to country and don't know where to start, or already a fan but looking for new tunes, we've got you covered.
Here's a list of 20 of the best country music songs that everyone should hear.
SEE ALSO: The real-life love story of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill — country music's reigning power couple
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"Hurt" by Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash's cover of the Nine Inch Nail's song "Hurt" is a heart-wrenching take on the famous song, reinventing it for a genre that's completely different than the original. When he first heard it, Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor said, "[I felt like] I just lost my girlfriend, because that song isn't mine anymore… It really made me think about how powerful music is as a medium and art form."
"Jolene" by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's "Jolene" is one of her most popular songs, inspired by the relationship between her husband and a bank teller who had a crush on him. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014.
"Fancy" by Reba McEntire
"Fancy" by Reba McEntire has some expert-level storytelling, which is further illustrated in its six-minute music video. The story, about a woman named Fancy who was turned into a prostitute by her mother, was highly controversial when it was first released.
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