A good country love song can mean two things. First, it must take a seemingly clichéd story and make it into a resounding affair. Second, the music must tug at the heartstrings. So when you’re in a romantic mood, this kind of music is perfect! We’ve collected a selection of the best music. We’ve collected some of the best county’s tender love songs that will pave the way for you and your sweetheart.
70s classics like “You Adorn My Life” by Kenny Rogers, modern takes on 80s songs like “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton, modern pop-country like “Love Story” by Taylor Swift and more, there is something for every occasion. When it comes to duets, you’ll be immediately drawn to the chemistry between artists like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers (“Islands in the Stream”) and Faith Hill and Tim McGraw (“It’s Your Love”).
Most of these hit country songs can be described as feel-good or happy songs about the magic of falling in love, but we all know that love doesn’t always work out the way we want it to. And for those times when you feel your heart is breaking, Leanne Rimes’ “How I Live” (or Trisha Yearwood, whichever you prefer! You can’t go wrong with either one), country love songs like “How I Live” by Liane Rimes or “Need You Now” by Lady A.
“Whiskey in Tennessee” by Chris Stapleton
“Whiskey in Tennessee” continues to give with a beautiful new performance. Chris Stapleton’s 2015 version is certified six times multi-platinum and is absolutely intoxicating.
“Kiss the Morning Angels” by Charlie Pride.
One of country superstar Charlie Pride’s best-known songs, this is an oldie but a great song. It is truly a song of devotion.
“Mama His Crazy” by Judy’s Band
Who doesn’t love the sound of a mother-daughter duo singing together? Judds’ 1984 hit song lets the mother know from the daughter’s perspective that the man she finds is a keeper.
“Take Me There” by Rascal Flatts
This song was co-written with country superstar Kenny Chesney. It’s about letting your guard down with a new partner.
“God Gave Me You” by Blake Shelton
As its title suggests, God is in your presence for a reason. It is a sweet song that shows Shelton’s appreciation for his partner.
Taylor Swift’s “Love Story.
Romeo and Juliet finally have a happy ending in this sweet Taylor Swift hit.
Faith Hill’s “Breathe”
This powerful ballad will make you feel the magic floating between you and your sweetheart.
Lonestar’s “Amazed”
This popular power ballad expresses the awe that comes from truly loving someone. It is also a romantic way to tell your loved one, “I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
“How I Live” by LeAnn Rimes
This emotional pop ballad is a gift to all who love and understand the pain of loss. Trisha Yearwood’s version of “Countalia” is not to be missed.
“You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
Shania Twain’s song about everlasting love won the 1999 Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You”
Whitney Houston’s powerful rendition of this ballad by Dolly Parton is still fresh in our minds. Dolly’s original version is softer, but still just as beautiful.
Patsy Cline’s “Crazy.”
Written by Willie Nelson and made into today’s country music standard by Patsy Cline, this song was the most played song on the American jukebox in 1996, but it sounds just as sweet in the living room.
Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire”.
Love is a burning thing, and no one knows that better than Johnny Cash. Widely regarded as one of the greatest songs of all time, this legendary hit is also an unexpected love song.
Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind.”
Ten years after Elvis Presley hit with “Always on My Mind,” Willie Nelson recorded this heartbreaking ballad about love, loss, and regret and won a Grammy Award.
“I Swear” by John Michael Montgomery
Pledge your love and devotion to your loved one, for better or worse, until death do you part with this heartfelt ballad.
“It Feels So Good” by Alabama
This sensual ballad will make you want to hold your loved one a little tighter.
“Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis.
This sweet ballad about growing old with the one you love won a Grammy for Best Country and Western Song in 1988.
“Restless Heart” (I’ll Still Be Loving You).
This genre-defying country ballad reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and became a Top 40 single on the Billboard Hot 100.
“You and Me” by Christel Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt
Christel Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt’s duet, about a couple building a dream together, will move listeners’ hearts every time.
“Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts.
This Grammy-winning ballad will resonate with anyone who has ever been through a heartbreak or two and finally found true love.
Need You Now” by Lady A.
This heartbreaking song about lost love will make you reach for the tissues. Play it on lonely nights when you want to squirm.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “It’s Your Love”.
This passionate duet was the first hit by country couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Kenny Rogers’ “You Adorn My Life”.
Written by Kenny Roger in 1979, this ballad sings about the depth and meaning love brings to life and is so romantic that many couples of the time chose it as their wedding song.
Garth Brooks’ “Make You Feel My Love.”
In this moving cover of the Bob Dylan classic, Garth Brooks is willing to do whatever it takes to make his girlfriend feel his love.
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ “Island in the Stream”
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s chemistry is more engaging than ever in this song about how lovers always rely on each other.
Trisha Yearwood’s “She’s in Love with the Boy.”
This feel-good song is about a girl who falls in love with a boy, despite her father’s disapproval. Fortunately, by the end of the song, all is well!
“When You Say Nothing” by Keith Wheatley
Sometimes love doesn’t need words. But the sweet words of Keith Whitley sung here will still make your heart soar.
I Cross My Heart by George Strait.
George Strait’s dedication to unconditional love is one of the most requested wedding songs in country music.
“Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Chicks.
The trio’s Marty Maguire wrote this sweet song for his sister’s wedding, about getting away from it all with the one you love.
Whenever You Come Around” by Vince Gill.
This touching song is about being brave enough to tell your unrequited love how you feel.
