Canaan Smith’s “Like You That Way” is laid-back and refreshing, and it namedrops Miranda Lambert.
Clark Hill’s “Perfect to Me” is a country ballad that has meaningful lyrics.
Dustin Lynch’s “Small Town Boy” is one of his best singles to date. The sultry and romantic tune is about the loyalty of a small town boy to his female lover.
Granger Smith’s “Happens Like That” is mid-tempo and fun.
Jerrod Niemann’s “God Made a Woman” is romantic and sheer bliss. The perfect country wedding ballad, or Mother’s Day theme song.
Joe Nichols’ “Never Gets Old”: Stunning neo-traditional country tune by Joe Nichols, and the title track of his upcoming studio album. Welcome back to the radio airwaves Joe!
Lee Brice’s “Boy”: One of Lee Brice’s best songs in years, and the ideal homage to his two baby boys. He really tugs at the heart on this tune.
Russell Dickerson’s “Yours”: Another exceptional country song that should be a major wedding staple this year is Russell Dickerson’s “Yours.” It is all heart and soul.
Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes”: Scotty McCreery is able to send chills down the listener’s spines with “Five More Minutes,” as he pays a moving homage to his grandparents. This record deserves to be a No. 1 country song (as do all of the tunes on this list).
Trent Tomlinson’s “That’s What’s Working Right Now“: Thank God for Trent Tomlinson for keeping it traditional country these days. The title track of his new album, and every single song on there, is pure magic.
