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Based on Billboard Magazine's country charts, here are the top songs of each year from 1948 to 1985.

A drunk stepped on Willie Nelson's guitar and destroyed it in 1969 - his new one turns 51 this year and shows it's age

America will be celebrating its birthday this weekend, and with that, comes come great country music to honor the U.S. of A!

One of the most truthful songs in country music was this one from Merle Haggard

Having a number one hit doesn't automatically make you a star but it's hard to reach the top without it

Here's my magnificent seven classic country songs about mama from Merle Haggard, Bill Anderson, Hank Williams and more

Evidently old American country songs are popular worldwide. Check out Sunny Baba in India crooning this oldie.

Singer/songwriter John Prine has beaten cancer twice and has now died from Coronavirus.

Elvis Presley tried to keep from sounding too "country" but his fans didn't care.

Listen to Dolly Parton's 45 RPM tune "Jolene" slowed down to 33 1/3 on our vintage record player

Merle Haggard's 1982 tune lamented the loss of many American traditions including the silver dollar

Barely able to stand up, Patsy Cline was able to forget about her car wreck for a few minutes and record her classic "Crazy" in one take.