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- Tim McGraw, "Live Like You Were Dying" (2004) We'll just list the accolades: Single and Song of the Year at the CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy, millions of singles sold and multiple weeks at No. 1.
- Lee Brice, "I Drive Your Truck" (2012) Lee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck" has a resume that includes CMA and Grammy nominations and a big win at the 2014 ACM Awards.
- Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried" (2008) “Chicken Fried” introduced mainstream country music fans to a group that had build a loyal grassroots fan base out of offices in Georgia.
- Craig Morgan, "That's What I Love About Sunday" (2004) While Jason Aldean is the most well-known artist on Broken Bow Records, in many ways it's the house Craig Morgan built.
Jul 27, 2024 · July 27, 2024 3:20 pm. Modern country music as we know it started to kick off in the 2000s. While the 20th century included classic artists like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Garth ...
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Mar 23, 2023 · So, if you are a fan of both genres, or are just looking for something a little different, check out some of these country rock songs from the 2000s. Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts. Summertime – Kenny Chesney. Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood. Love Story – Taylor Swift.
- “Austin” by Blake Shelton
- “The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert
- “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson
- “She’s Country” by Jason Aldean
- “I Wanna Talk About Me” by Toby Keith
- “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
- “I’m Gonna Miss Her” by Brad Paisley
- “Just Got Started Lovin’ You” by James Otto
- “The Good Stuff” by Kenny Chesney
- “Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts, A Top 2000s Country Song
Song Year: 2000 This heartfelt song tells the story of a songwriter who broke up with his girlfriend and only realizes his mistake years later. He leaves a message on his answering machine in case “Austin” (the city his ex lives in) happens to call. We won’t spoil the end of the song but be sure to check it out for yourself.
Song Year: 2009 This nostalgic song combines sweet childhood memories and bitter truths as Miranda Lambert returns to the house where she grew up and reflects on her formative years. Miranda’s clear tone meshes with a simple guitar part to perfectly represent two common themes in country music, family and growing up.
Song Year: 2004 This fun anthem goes out to all the ladies who would rather spend their days at the local honky tonk than at any five-star restaurant. The music video is one of our favorites as we watch Gretchen Wilson go four-wheeling, drink beer, and do everything else a true redneck woman does.
Song Year: 2009 There really is something about a country girl in a pickup truck, and Jason Aldean wants the world to know it. With a rock n’ roll riff and Aldean’s classic country twang, this party song will have you tapping your toes before the end of the first verse.
Song Year: 2001 Men love hearing what the women in their lives think. But be honest, gentlemen, sometimes you just want to talk about yourself. This song features Toby Keith’s usual sense of humor, and the music video features him playing a bunch of characters, including a cop, biker, and businessman.
Song Year: 2000 This hopeful song is from a mother singing to her young child about all the ways in which she hopes her daughter will experience in her life. This song is both an inspiration to embrace life and a reminder to all of us to call our mothers. Don’t be embarrassed if you shed a tear; we certainly do when we listen to this song.
Song Year: 2001 Some guys just know what they want, and for Brad Paisley, that means choosing fishing over his girlfriend. Paisley filled this humorous song with silly lyrics outlining how much Paisley is going to miss his lover but right now, he has to get to the lake.
Song Year: 2008 This song was Billboard’s 2008 Year-End #1 Hot Country Song, and it’s easy to hear why thanks to Otto’s deep, sultry voice and feel-good lyrics about being in love. James Otto doesn’t get featured much on the radio, which is a shame because songs like this are a perfect example of a modern country love song.
Song Year: 2003 The narrator in this mid-tempo song is at the bar after a fight with his wife, and he is looking for the “good stuff.” The bartender is quick to point out that the actual “good stuff” in life is the ups and the downs of living life with someone you love. This song is simple and poignant. How could you not love it?
Song Year: 2004 This song tells the tale of how sometimes we must go through a series of heartbreaks before finding the one we’re meant to be with. Rascal Flatts’ melodious harmonies on this song earned them a Grammy Award for Best Country Song.
Aug 27, 2018 · 48 Essential Country Songs From the 2000s [LISTEN] With the dawn of a new millennium, country music threw open the barn doors and launched a new era of crossover hits and country stars from pop ...
Jun 10, 2023 · 21. “Mississippi Girl” By Faith Hill. The song “Mississippi Girl” by Faith Hill was released in her album Fireflies in 2005. It peaked at #1 on the Hot Country Songs charts, staying for two weeks, and even landed at #29 on Billboard Pop 100. Hill sings about how people think she’s changed because of her popularity.
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Feb 12, 2024 · Rediscover the 2000s through its most iconic country hits, from Tim McGraw’s life lessons to Carrie Underwood’s revenge anthems. These are the stories and songs that defined a decade.