Songs of the Century

Sugarland's "Stay" made a clean sweep of country awards season in 2007 and 2008, winning Grammys, ACM and CMA Awards on its way to a Top 5 spot on Billboard's Country Airplay chart and double-platinum status.

“Man of Constant Sorrow” is certainly the most unexpected hit of the 21st century.

One of the best lyrics of the 21st century actually came away from awards season with nothing but a handful of nominations. Kenny Chesney's version of "You and Tequila" is pure country poetry.

Again and again, Miranda Lambert has changed the sound of music recorded after the year 2000.

Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum revealed something about “Jesus Take the Wheel” that Carrie Underwood fans may find surprising.

Maddie & Tae's debut single began a movement in country music. Few songs of the 21st century have had the social impact "Girl in a Country Song" had.

Big & Rich’s 2004 hit was a game-changer, even if opinions on the actual song were mixed. “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” was, and still is, a polarizing song, but you can’t deny the impact and lasting legacy.

Blake Shelton presented a unique problem for our Top Country Songs of the Century collection.

Taste of Country’s summit to decide the Top Songs of the Century didn’t spend much time on Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried.” The participants unanimously agreed the group's debut hit belongs on this list.

“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” was nearly overlooked on this list of the Top Country Songs of the Century — it’s easy to overlook songs that don’t immediately touch the heart.