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Are These the Best Country Songs of the 90’s?

The 90’s… what a time to be alive.

One of the many things about the best decade ever was the Country Music. 90’s Country is next level, and I really don’t think anyone can argue me that.

But what one CAN argue on (because we are humans, and arguing about anything and everything is in our DNA) is this list of the “Best Country Songs of the 90’s”.

“Holler” – A Country Music website- put out a list of the best songs from the ’90s.  Here are the Top 10:

 

 

1.  “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson:

One word: ICONIC
2.  “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” by Toby Keith

THE best song out of Toby’s catalogue. And easily one of the best of the decade.
3.  “How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes:


I’ll be honest. I never really liked this song. First off- both LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood had the same song out at the same time (which was dumb), and even though LeAnn’s vocals are killer, it always struck me odd for a teenager to sing that song.

I mean, dramatic much?

Yeah, hard pass for me.

 

 

4.  “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks:

One of the best party songs ever. No arguments here!

Now, it would be cool if Garth would actually put his music videos on YouTube like everyone else…
5.  “Independence Day” by Martina McBride:


Another classic… and fun fact: it’s NOT about the 4th of July at all, yet it’s played a lot on that holiday.

Listen to the lyrics, people!

 

 

6.  “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus:


I’m embarrassed to admit that 9-year-old me liked this song.

42 year-old me thinks it’s basically Luke Bryan with a mullet.

Also, Billy has fallen waaaaayyyy off of his rocker these past few decades.

Too much fame too fast can do that.

 

 

7.  “Fancy” by Reba McEntire:

Reba is a freaking QUEEN, and this song will always hit.

Although, as I kid, I thought she was singing “Here’s your watch back, Fancy don’t let me down”.

Because, back in the 90’s, one couldn’t simply google lyrics.

Kids today will never understand.
8.  “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn:


Oh, HELL YES!

One of the best lines in Country Music is in this song: “Watch your broken dreams dance in and out of the beams of a neon moon”…

Classic.

 

 

9.  “Maybe It Was Memphis” by Pam Tillis:


Pam Freaking Tillis.

What a legend. That voice… that heritage… and this song is perfection. It’s extra special to me, as I fell in love with my husband in Memphis. This was before you could go to Beale Street with much less of a chance of being shot.

 

 

 

10.  “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn:


If you didn’t know the line dance to this in the 90’s, you were lame. It was like the OG TikTok dance.

So, there you have it.

The 10 Best Songs of the 90’s according to “Holler”.

Do you agree?

What songs are missing?

Where’s Garth Brook’s “The Dance”?

Or Shania’s “Any Man of Mine”?

ANY AND ALL George Strait?

What say you?

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Zach Top “Nobody in His Right Mind Would Have Left Her” Cover

Zach Top is on FIRE!

This time last year, the up and coming Country artist Zach Top was just breaking on to the scene, and what a year he has had.

He’s had two hits on the radio with “Sounds Like the Radio” and “I Never Lie” as well as opening up for some incredible acts on tour, like Dierks Bentley and Lainey Wilson.

This guy is the real deal, as proven by his cover of George Strait’s hit “Nobody in His Right Mind Would Have Left Her”- whcih was also recorded by the great Keith Whitley:

I know this video is a few months old, but it’s recent gaining traction as Zach Top’s star rises.

Again, the kiddo is the real deal, and I can’t wait to her what he has in store for us in 2025.

Check out his album “Cold Beer and Country Music” when you get the chance, and get info, tour dates, all that good stuff at https://zachtop.com/

God bless REAL Country Music!

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Zach Top “I Never Lie”

If you’re not tracking Zach Top, you are missing out.

Big time.

He broke early this year with his hit “Sounds Like the Radio”, and hot damn, he’s on a roll.

He’s got that glorious 90’s Country sound and it just makes my heart all kinds of happy.

His new single “I Never Lie” is perfection, and if you haven’t heard it yet, here you go:

Right? Isn’t that great? Sounds like the radio in 1994, as Zach Top mentioned in his previous hit “Sounds Like the Radio”.

Zach is the next big thing. Mark my words.

He’s also a pretty awesome guy, as evidenced by my interview with him from earlier this year:

Isn’t he a doll?
Check out his debut album “Cold Beer and Country Music” out now.
You’re welcome.
Zach Top is here to help save Country Music!
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Shenendoah “Sunday in the South” Remake With Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean

A couple of months ago, Shenandoah teamed up with Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean for an updated version of their classic #1 1989 hit “Sunday in the South”, and they just released the music video for the song, and it’s a solid recreation of the original- both the song and video:


Being a 90’s Country fan, I appreciated the heck out of that.

Also, I prefer Luke Bryan singing songs like this, instead of songs about beer and shaking your butt for a catfish, but that’s just me.

The video was filmed in Liepers Fork, TN, which is my home state, and reminds me of my hometown of Hnederson, TN, and I tell you, I could really go for some Bells Drive-n right know.

If ya know ya know.

Shenandoah is thankfully still going strong, and still on the road.

Get tour dates here: :https://www.shenandoahband.com/

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ERNEST “Would If I Could”

One of my favorite newer artists in Country Music is singer/songwriter ERNEST who has had a couple of #1 hits with Morgan Wallen- “Flower Shops” and “Cowgirls”- and both are well-deserving of the top spot.

A few months ago, ERNEST released a stellar song with Lainey Wilson called “Would if I Could”, and in case you missed it, here’s their collab:


Such a great song, with the true 90’s Country vibe that I have always loved. Welll… ERNEST just released  a solo version of “Would if I Could”, and I think it’s even better than the duet:

Damn. That is totally giving Tracy Lawrence. I love it!!!

Which version do you like better?

Also, kudos to Dean Dillon and Skip Ewing II for writing a true Country song.

If you want more info on ERNEST, here ya go: https://ernestofficial.com/

You can also check out his latest album “Nashville, TN” out now.

Can’t wait for more from this guy!

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Terri Clark and Ashley McBryde “Better Things to Do”

Did you hear?

90’s Country Icon Terri Clark has a new project coming out called “Terri Clark: Take Two”, which is kind of a re-imagining of her greatest hits featuring some of the biggest female Country stars of today with her on some of her greatest hits.

Growing up on Country Music in the 90’s, Terri Clark was a staple on the radio, and hearing this made me all giddy.

She has teamed up with everyone from Lainey Wilson to Lauren Alaina to Ashley McBryde, and she just released her version of “Better Things to Do” featuring Ashley, who I love.

Check it out!

Cool, right?

I loved this song in Junior High, and full disclosure… I once dedicated this song on the local Country radio station in Henderson, TN to my first “boyfriend” who broke up with me because I was too annoying.

It went over like a turd in a punch bowl, but I made my point.

Oh, good times…

To be fair, 13-year-old me was kind of a weirdo, so I kind of get why he dropped me.

But still… rude.

“Terri Clark: Take Two” drops on May 31st, the same day that the Tom Petty Country tribute “Petty Country” comes out.

Needless to say, I’m pretty dang stoked!

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The Best “Feel Good” Country Songs of All Time

It’s Janurary.

The most depressing time of the year, and this Polar Vortex thing or whatever deep freeze that is taking over the country doesn’t help.

So, how about a pick-me-up?

Ranker.com had fans vote on the best “feel good” country songs of all time.  Here are the Top 10 . . .

 

1.  “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks.  (1990)

It’d be cool if Garth would put his videos on youtube, but whatever Garth. You do you.

But yeah, if you don’t sing along at the top of your lungs every time this song comes on, are you even Country?

 

 

2.  “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band  (2008)

This was The Zac Brown Band’s first big hit, and it still brings a smile to my face, and makes me want fried chicken.

Then again, everything makes me want fried chicken.

 

3.  “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett  (2003)

Ahhh! I love this song. And Jimmy Buffett, may he rest in the big Margaritvaille in the sky. What a freaking legend.

 

4.  “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn  (1991)

This was THE jam in the early 90’s. I still know every word, even if I never mastered the line dance.

 

5.  “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” by George Strait  (1987)


If you don’t love George Strait, you’re unamerican. That is all.

 

6.  “Song of the South” by Alabama  (1988)

Same goes for Alabama. If you don’t celebrate their entire catalogue, you aren’t living your life right.

 

7.  “Where the Green Grass Grows” by Tim McGraw  (1998)

Definitely one of my favorites from Tim McGraw- reminds me of home. Man, I can’t wait to get back there someday for good… farm life is the best life. At least for me it is.
8.  “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem” by Kenny Chesney  (2002)

Kenny Chesney has no shortage of great beachy party songs. He also rocks the no shirt/cowboy hat look pretty dang well, which is also a pick-me-up in itself.

 

9.  “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” by Jake Owen  (2011)

This was THE Country song of 2011, and a career maker for Jake Owen. It’s still a Counry radio staple, and never gets old.

 

10.  “Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts  (2006)

I’m honestly “meh” about Rascal Flatts and always have been (except for “Moving On- GREAT song), but they did do justice to the Tom Cochrane original “Life is a Highway” for the “Cars” movie soundtrack.

View the full list and rank away at https://www.ranker.com/list/best-feel-good-country-songs/ranker-music

 

I’m just shcoked my favorite isn’t up there.

I mean, come on.

Let’s Go Girls.

Lights my fire every time.

 

What is your favorite Country Feel Good song?

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Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood “Cry Myself to Sleep”

This made my weekend already!

So, yesterday, on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”,  Country legends Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood performed The Judds classic “Cry Myself to Sleep” and it is absolue PERFECTION.


Wow, that completely exceeded my expectations. I mean, I knew it would be good, but that was next level.

I grew up a fan of The Judds and Trisha Yearwood, so this made my 90’s Country-loving heart happy.

If you haven’t checked out the “A Tribute to the Judds” album, you’re missing out on some seriously good stuff.

Find out more at https://www.wynonna.com/ and get the album at https://www.amazon.com/Tribute-Judds-Various-Artists/dp/B0CFZTRHJF

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