As the sun sets on another remarkable year in the world of country music, it’s time to reflect on the tunes that have been the soundtrack to our lives. 2023 brought forth a wave of emotional, foot-stomping, and soul-soothing country songs that have captured the hearts of fans around the globe. Here’s a curated list of our top 20 country songs of the year, each one weaving a tale of love, loss, and the timeless spirit of the American heartland.
The country music landscape in 2023 has been a tapestry of emotion, storytelling, and the timeless sound that defines the genre. From heartbreak to honky-tonk, these top 20 country songs have resonated with listeners, offering a glimpse into the diverse and vibrant world of country music. As we bid farewell to this musical journey, let’s raise a glass to the artists who continue to keep the flame of country music burning bright. Cheers to the timeless tales and unforgettable melodies that have made 2023 a standout year for country music enthusiasts around the world.
20. “By Now” by Lakeview
Contemporary country duo Lakeview released a number of singles in 2023. This one was one of our favorites.
19. “Strawberry Wine and A Cheap Six Pack” by Travis Denning
Travis Denning released this single at the top of 2023… this one stayed on repeat in the truck during road trips.
18. “Psychopath” by Morgan Wade
The title track to Morgan Wades 2023 album, Psychopath, is great for a Sunday morning listen.
17. “Everything I Love” by Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen had a great year in 2023 with his album Once Thing At A Time. And while he had plenty of songs on the country charts throughout the year, “Everything I Love” is the one song from the album that stood out the most to us.
16. “Mornings With You” by Flatland Cavalry featuring Kaitlin Butts
Kaitlin Butts teamed up with Flatland Cavalry for this heartwarming track “Mornings With You”.
15. “Sober Thing” by Cody Jinks
Released just a few weeks ago, Cody Jinks’ new sing “Sober Thing” made our list at number 15.
14. “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” by Corey Kent
Corey Kent dropped a couple of albums in 2023 and this track was one of our favs.
13. “Everybody Get Along” by Justin Moore & Riley Green
Justin Moore and Riley Green team up for “Everybody Get Along”.
12. “Hold On” by Luke Grimes
Yellowstone’s Luke Grimes holds two spots on our Top 20 list. “Hold On” was the first single off his Pain Pills or Pews EP, released in 2023.
11. “Trouble” by Josh Ross
Canadian country singer Josh Ross makes our list at number 11 with “Trouble”.
10. “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves
Zach Bryan had a great year after winning peoples hearts with “Something In The Orange” at the end of 2022. In 2023 he released his self titled album, Zach Bryan, and the single “I Remember Everything” with Kasey Musgraves was an instant hit.
09. “Tough Crowd” by Jason Aldean
While Jason Aldean had a hit with “Try That In A Small Town”, our favorite from Highway Desperado was “Tough Crowd”. Jason opened up his shows with this track during his 2023 tour and it set the scene for a great night.
08. “Sin So Sweet” by Warren Zieders
Warren Zieders is one of the few artists who made it on our list more than once. “Sin So Sweet” came out just a few weeks ago and we’ve been playing it on repeat every since.
07. “That’s Why We Fight” by Ella Langley featuring Koe Wetzel
Ella Langley had a few great tracks off her album Excuse The Mess. “That’s Why We Fight” featuring Koe Wetzel was our fav.
06. “The Devil I Know” by Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde’s “The Devil I Know” is the title track to her album released this year and was definitely a stand out to a great album.
05. “Fearless (The Echo)” by Jackson Dean
“Fearless (The Echo)” was the last single released from Jackson Dean’s 2022 album Greenbroke and is one of the many reasons Jackson is one of our favorite new country artists.
04. “No Horse To Ride” by Luke Grimes
The second track from Luke Grimes to make it into our Top 20 is one of the stand out tracks from the Yellowstone star’s latest EP, Pain Pills or Pews.
03. “Religiously” by Bailey Zimmerman
We didn’t think Bailey Zimmerman could top the success of 2022’s Leave The Light On and his single “Rock and A Hard Place”, but 2023 proved us wrong with “Religiously” and Religiously. The Album.
02. “Pretty Little Poison” by Warren Zieders
Warren Zieders has been releasing great music over the past couple of years. The title track to his 2023 album, Pretty Little Poison, was one of our top songs of the year.
01. “White Horse” by Chris Stapleton
No surprise here that Chris Stapleton came in at number 1. “White Horse” is a great track off a great album!
