Popular Male Country Songs
Country music has been popularized by cowboys. Today, most country singers still wear hats symbolized by cowboys who have experienced difficult lives. Male country singers use deep tones with that hint of a western accent. This gives the impression that some country songs are sexy, tough, or upbeat. The following list is the popular male country singers and their songs based on different websites.
1. As Good As I Once Was by Toby Keith
This song is Toby’s favorite single from his album, which has reached number one on the Billboard country music chart.
2. A Country Boy Can Survive by Hank Williams Jr.
Released in the year 1982, this song reached number two on the country charts. Although a few decades have passed, this song is still very well known today.
3. The Garth Brooks Dance
Awarded as the song of the year in 1990, this song was recorded and reviewed by some artists such as the famous boy band West Life.
4. Surprising by Lone Star
According to a survey conducted in 2009, this song ranked second among the most requested wedding songs.
5. Mom judged by Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard based this song on her life; he actually was in prison when he wrote this song. It was the melody that had made this sad song popular.
6. Cheyenne Beaches by Garth Brooks
Released in the year 1995, this song ranked number one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs.
7. The Cowboy in Me by Tim McGraw
This is considered one of Tim McGraw’s good country music. Released in December 2001, this country song had reached number one on the charts.
8. You are always on my mind by Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson has received many Grammy Awards thanks to this song. It was even covered and recorded by many famous artists like Elvis Presley and Anne Murray.
9. George Jones Elections
This song tells the story of the life of George Jones.
10. A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash
Popularized by Johnny Cash, this song was performed at the White House in 1970 in the presence of President Richard Nixon.
The years that have passed have not faded some old country music, but are now considered classics. Old country folk songs are still played on radio stations or at performances and concerts. Classic singers like Johnny Cash are still remembered and have served as the inspiration for most of today’s country music singers, like Toby Keith, who has placed a single on Billboard’s Top Country Music Songs of 2011.