There are a number of country music hits that have reached the top of the charts these days, not only in the country music charts, but in the mainstream popular music charts as well. As more and more country music artists these days are slowly venturing into the mainstream pop scene, there is more appreciation for country music at this day and age.
But which country music hits have really defined the genre? Which country music artists are responsible for coming out with some of the greatest country hits of all time? There are a few songs that are worth mentioning.
A list of country hits cannot exist without the great Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash was one of the biggest stars of country music during its earlier years, and up to now is regarded highly by many country music fans today, some of them being accomplished country music artists themselves. Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” is probably one of the most defining country hits that put country music in the map today.
David Allan Coe is another country star with a country hit worth being mentioned in the same vein as Johnny Cash’s. His country hit “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” is an irreverent piece breathed humor and fun into country music.