The legendary tunes in the genre of country music

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Legendary songs through the history of country music

Amazing country tunes

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Country music artists are legendary. They transcend the genre and have become a part of the fabric of Americana. What are some of the most incredible country songs?

Tammy Wynette: 'Stand By Your Man'

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Johnny Cash: 'A Boy Named Sue'

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Dolly Parton: 'Jolene'

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John Denver: 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'

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Kenny Rogers: 'The Gambler'

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Bellamy Brothers: 'Let Your Love Flow'

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Lynyrd Skynyrd: 'Sweet Home Alabama'

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Charlie Daniels Band: 'The Devils Went Down To Georgia'

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Roger Miller: 'King of the Road'

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George Strait: 'All My Exes Live in Texas'

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Johnny Cash: 'Hurt'

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Glen Campbell: 'By the Time I Get To Phoenix'

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Billy Ray Cyrus: 'Achy Breaky Heart'

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Hank Williams Jr.: 'All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight'

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Tim McGraw: 'Live Like You Were Dying'

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Loretta Lynn: 'Coal Miner's Daughter'

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Hank Williams: 'Your Cheatin’ Heart'

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Jeannie C. Riley: 'Harper Valley PTA'

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Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson: 'Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys'

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Bobbie Gentry: 'Ode to Billie Joe'

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Marty Robbins: 'El Paso'

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Carrie Underwood: 'Before He Cheats'

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Johnny Paycheck: 'Take This Job and Shove It'

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Porter Wagoner: 'The Green, Green Grass of Home;

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Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt: 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues'

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