Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and Eric Church all make strong debuts on the Top 40 Country Songs list for August, but none of their singles were good enough to take down a song that ranked No. 2 on the July 2012 list. Aldean comes closest, with 'Take a Little Ride' making a Top 5 debut this month.

Our Top 40 Country Songs list is full of country newcomers, with Lauren Alaina's new single 'Eighteen Inches' debuting at No. 39 following multiple wins on the Taste of Country Showdown. Brantley Gilbert also cracks the Top 40 with his new song 'Kick It In t the Sticks,' and Luke Bryan's new single lands at No. 35. Also look for hits from Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Jana Kramer and Love and Theft amongst the hottest songs in country music.

The list of the Top 40 Country Songs is compiled from Billboard chart data and sales figures, in addition to staff opinion and reader feedback. If there is a song you feel should have made the Top 40, tell us why in the comments section below.

Top 40 Country Songs - August 2012

40. Jon Pardi, 'Missin' You Crazy'
39. Lauren Alaina, 'Eighteen Inches'
38. Kristen Kelly, 'Ex-Old Man'
37. Brantley Gilbert, 'Kick It In the Sticks'
36. Casey James, 'Crying on a Suitcase'
35. Luke Bryan, 'Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye'
34. Justin Moore, ''Til My Last Day'
34. Randy Houser, 'How Country Feels'
33. Edens Edge, 'Too Good to Be True'
32. Lady Antebellum, 'Wanted You More'
30. Jerrod Niemann, 'Shinin' on Me'
29. Greg Bates, 'Did It For the Girl'
28. Jake Owen, 'The One That Got Away'
27. Kip Moore, 'Beer Money'
26. Eric Church, 'Creepin''
25. Easton Corbin, 'Lovin' You Is Fun'
24. Rascal Flatts, 'Come Wake Me Up'
23. Big and Rich, 'That's Why I Pray'
22. Miranda Lambert, 'Fastest Girl in Town'
21. Thomas Rhett, 'Something to Do With My Hands'
20. Thompson Square, 'Glass'
19. Chris Young, 'Neon'
18. Zac Brown Band, 'The Wind'
17. Lee Brice, 'Hard to Love'
16. Keith Urban, 'For You'
15. Josh Turner, 'Time Is Love'
14. Eli Young Band, 'Even if it Breaks Your Heart'
13. The Band Perry, 'Postcard From Paris'
12. Blake Shelton, 'Over'
11. Jana Kramer, 'Why Ya Wanna'
10. Dustin Lynch, 'Cowboys and Angels'
9. Tim McGraw, 'Truck Yeah'
8. Carrie Underwood, 'Blown Away'
7. Gloriana, '(Kissed You) Good Night'
6. Hunter Hayes, 'Wanted'
5. Jason Aldean, 'Take a Little Ride'
4. Love and Theft, 'Angel Eyes'
3. Little Big Town, 'Pontoon'
2. Dierks Bentley, '5-1-5-0'
1. Kenny Chesney, 'Come Over'

Did Your Favorite Song Make Our August 2012 Top Songs List?

What would you add to our list of the Top 40 Country Songs for August 2012? Share your opinions on the list, and the songs that deserve to be included, in the comments section below.

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