60 Iconic Country Love Songs That Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Everything in Between

60 Iconic Country Love Songs That Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Everything in Between

There’s only one thing that beats a good country music marathon—and that’s one exclusive to country love songs. The genre certainly bares no shortage of gushy lyrics set to twangy, guitar-picked tunes, which is why, if you’re looking to dive in for a listen, you pretty much have to pick a category to start.

Slow country love songs? Check. Upbeat love songs? Of course. Love songs for a long drive? A must. And don’t forget about breakup songs—those count, too.

There are endless ways to thumb through such a massive discography of timeless classics—from industry legends like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton to newer favorites like Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves.

And to ensure you don’t miss a single goosebumps-worthy note or heartwarming verse the next time you’re feeling up for a jam session, we’ve broken down our top not 40, not 50, but 60 country love songs into six simple categories. It’s as easy as deciding what you’re in the mood for.

And while it’s safe to say that most country music could be considered an ode to love in one way or another (so what if the song’s about a tractor?), for the sake of this list, we’re sticking to the traditional balladsthe ones that you’ve probably heard (and danced to) at family weddings. That’s how you know they’re the best ones.

Below are the tracks that made the cut. But let’s be honest, we could’ve easily added 60 more.

Country Love Songs for a Long Drive

The windows-down, music-up, singing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs kind.

Country Love Songs That Are Also Duets

These double as great karaoke picks, too—if you’re into that. Just grab your partner and hit the stage.

Grammy-Winning Country Love Songs

They’re award-winning for a reason. These all won the Grammy category of “Best Country Song” in their respective years.

Country Love Songs That Will Never Get Old

The classics you can listen to on repeat.

Country Love Songs by Women

Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a female-belted ballad.

Country Breakup Songs to Cry to

If you haven’t sobbed through at least one of these, there’s a chance you don’t know true heartbreak.

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