George Strait - “I Saw God Today” (2008) -Zackįaith is something that few country artists touch today without getting preachy or, on the other end, hateful. And the songwriting is formed by his own time in the Navy.ĩ8. Morphs into some Motown-Big Band cluster. I don’t think there’s a better song that sums up the enigma that is Sturgill Simpson at this point in his career. Sturgill Simpson- “Call to Arms” (2016) -Nathan Songwriter: Sturgill Simpson The unnerving story between estranged friends ending with demise shows Jinks at the top of his game lyrically and vocally.ĩ9. Just when you think Cody Jinks hits you with everything “David” could muster, there’s one more line waiting around the bend to punch you in the gut. Nothing groundbreaking- Just solid life lessons in a three minute song. Songs like this are what the foundation of country music is built upon. Josh Thompson- “Comin’ Around” (2011) -Nathan Songwriters: Josh Thompson, Rodney Clawson, Kendell Marvel Pickler’s achingly sincere delivery coupled with the poignant lyricism and spirit of the track easily landed it a spot on my list.ġ00. It’s a real and honest narrative stemming from Kellie Pickler’s relationship with her estranged mother. To me, this is what country music is all about. Also, I’ve excluded material from 2018 since I don’t want to spoil my year end lists (especially since I don’t have them in order quite yet).ġ00. I hope to show off some great country music and hopefully remind you of some old gems, but please don’t take it that seriously. Even my № 100 song would rank high on my individual year end lists. I’m just showing off a collection of my 100 favorite songs so far this century, and the order truly doesn’t matter here. Also, this isn’t my attempt to say what the “best” songs are. I’m still catching up with a lot of old favorites. I don’t claim to know every song or keep track of everything. I know I’m forgetting quite a bit of great material. Before you see my list (and his), please note that this is all in good fun. Zack: Nathan and I have been talking about doing something like this ever since Taste of Country released their list for the top albums of the 2000s so far awhile back. And while I certainly agonized over some of the songs I left out, making this list was a good time. Maybe it was never as bad as we’ve bemoaned! The ultimate goal of this is for it to be fun. And this list should really show the best of what all forms of country had to offer in the 2000s. But this time we’re joined by my good friend Zack over at The Musical Divide We certainly have different tastes and likes for our country music. So continuing the the tradition of the “100 Best,” next up is the 100 best country songs of the 2000s. And Kacey Musgraves did whatever the hell she wanted, and it turned out pretty cool. The underground and Texas Country circuit gave us new material from Whitey, Red Shahan, and Cody Jinks. We got outstanding albums from Dierks, Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, and LANCO. There’s so much out there I’ve enjoyed, and it’s been a somewhat improved year for mainstream country as well. I’m not doing a “Best Of 2018” this year. 100 Best Country Songs of the 2000s- Part One (100–81)
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