If you look at Billboard's top country songs of 2013 it would lead you to believe that country music is dead, but it's not, it's far from it. Many people are unaware of the music that's out there because the radio forces the same 20 songs down your throat. Country music can be many different things, from the hard edged honky tonk sound to the soft eerie sound of Americana. This year, especially, showcased a variety of different styles with an immense amount of incredible songwriting and proved one thing for sure, country music is alive and well.
Top 3:
Jason Isbell- "Elephant"
Sturgill Simpson- "Life Ain't Fair And The World Is Mean"
John Moreland- "Blacklist"
Other essential songs:
Lindi Ortega- "Tin Star"
Mandolin Orange- "Waltz About Whiskey"
JB Beverley- "Disappear Down The Line"
Austin Lucas- "Splinters"
Wade Bowen- "Songs About Trucks"
My Darling Clementine- "No Heart In This Heartache"
Matt Woods- "Deadman's Blues"
Fifth On The Floor- "What For"
Old 97s/Waylon Jennings- "Iron Road"
Holly Williams- "Drinkin"
Son Volt- "Hearts and Minds"
Jason Boland & The Stragglers- "Dark & Dirty Mile"
Shooter Jennings- "Wild and Lonesome"
Kacey Musgraves- "Follow Your Arrow"
Brandy Clark- "Stripes"
Ashley Monroe- "Like A Rose"
Amanda Shires- "Wasted And Rollin"
Guy Clark- "My Favorite Picture Of You"
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