Best of 2019 Country Music

Throughout the years, country music has made us feel down to our core and respond as if it’s demanding we shotgun a cold Coors Light. It resonates through true stories and relatable lyrics. New music released this year was no different; from songs that make you want to grab a cold one and party at Country Thunder to melodies of heartbreak and independence. Here’s our Best of 2019 list of artists you know and love, including new up and coming musicians that you definitely need to keep your eye on! Check out our Top 10 picks (in no particular order) for Chart Toppers and Artists to Watch! 

Chart Toppers

1. Canaan Smith, “Beer Drinkin’ Weather

2. Carly Pearce ft. Lee Brice, “I Hope You’re Happy Now“

3. Gone West, “What Could’ve Been“

4. Levi Hummon ft. Runaway June, “Cowboy Take Me Away“

5. Cole Swindell, “Love You Too Late”

6. Dolly Parton with for KING & COUNTRY, “God Only Knows“

7. Luke Bryan, “What She Wants Tonight“

8. Russell Dickerson, “Every Little Thing Ruffian Remix”
   

9. Dylan Schneider, “How To Country”

10. Ryan Hurd, “To a T

We’re always on the lookout for up and coming artists to follow and 2019 brought unique sounds to country music! From Jenna Paulette, who brings a new tone out of Texas to Trey Odum‘s country rock crossover style, there’s something new for everyone. While I wish we could list all of the amazing new musicians, here’s just a few of our favorites! Have someone you love that didn’t make the list? Leave us a comment and we’ll definitely check them out!

Artists to Watch

1. Jenna Paulette, “Midnight Cowboy“

2. Trey Odum, “King of Me“

3. Haley & Michaels, “Hail Mary“

4. Amanda Kate, “Gypsy“

5. Steve Moakler, “How Have We Never“

6. Riley Green, “I Wish Grandpa’s Never Died”

7. Candi Carpenter, “Little Sparrow“

8. Chance McKinney, “Don’t Wanna Be Taillights“

9. Liddy Clark, “Hit & Run“

10. Tyler Rich, “The Difference”

Love what you hear?! Be sure to follow all of your favorites on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, iTunes and Spotify! Have you attended a show from one of the above artists? We’d love to know about it! Shoot us a message and your experience may get featured in future articles!

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