A few familiar names top this first Top 40 Country Songs of 2025 list, but more than a few newcomers who are seeking their ...

The top country songs of 2024 prove that country music — especially traditional country music — is in very good hands. A full 25 percent of the Top 40 songs from this year are by artists who ...

He was also influenced by the music his African-American friends sang in the cotton fields and later by Hispanic musicians in New Mexico. And he was influenced by “swing” music—an offshoot ...

Billboard offers its takes on the top country songs of 2024, including music from Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, George Strait & more. Country music continued its surge in 2024 ...

All of them spotlight the works of top songcrafters and highlight unique, creative blends of melody, verse, rhythm and message. Below, Billboard spotlights our 10 favorite country songs that were ...