Everyone knows the problem with country music is that so much of it is God awful. That’s why you have to filter through a thousand songs just to find a few good ones. But the good ones are always worth the effort. You already know artists like Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney, but there are a few more you should be aware of. For example, these people:
- Morgan Wallen – The Way I Talk
- Jon Pardi – Heartache on the Dance Floor
- Luke Combs – When It Rains It Pours
- The Band Perry – If I Die Young
- Carrie Underwood – Dirty Laundry
Of course, every genre has its love songs but country also specializes in funny. Here are a few:
- Maddie & Tae – Shut Up and Fish
- Chris Janson – I Can Fix a Drink
- Toby Keith – Red Solo Cup
Country is also known for its anthems. Currently, Sara Evans holds the one for the ladies where some chick just belts it out, and Toby Keith will be remembered forever for his reaction to 9/11 (it’s not the aristocrats from New York who send their kids to fight).
- Sara Evans – I Could Not Ask for More
- Toby Keith – Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue
Summary
From a crude perspective, other than first nations and immigrants there are only two types of people: city slickers and country folk. And though no one likes to be pigeon-holed, understanding pigeon holes is a window into understanding people. This is country.
P.S. Here’s a good station, 1.FM – Absolute Country Hits (but it’s still mostly awful).
Honourable mention goes to Zac Brown Band – Chicken Fried, Luke Combs – Hurricane, Sara Evans – Suds in the Bucket, Thomas Rhett – Unforgettable, Brooks & Dunn – Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You, Sugarland – Want To and Baby Girl, and Darius Rucker – Alright.