Country music continued its surge in 2024, with country and country-inspired songs proliferating the Hot 100 this year, logging more weeks at the chart’s pinnacle than songs from any other genre. Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reigned for 19 weeks, while Post Malone and Morgan Wallen‘s “I Had Some Help” spent six weeks at the chart’s pinnace, while Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ’Em” spent two weeks at No. 1 and Wallen’s “Love Somebody” also topped the chart.
But beyond simply chart-topping songs, many of country music’s exemplary examples of songcraft feature an array of styles and sonics, and lyrically run the gamut from sterling love songs to heartbreak weepers and compositions that ponder life’s various sudden curves. All of them spotlight the works of top songcrafters and highlight unique, creative blends of melody, verse, rhythm and message.
Below, Billboard spotlights our 10 favorite country songs that were released this year. Some songs are country radio hits, while others largely gained traction on streaming and social media. The songs also represent a mix of established artists and introductions to newcomers. Many of the songs feature writing from the artists themselves, as well as that of many of Nashville’s top tunesmiths. This top 10 list also highlights a couple of solo-written songs.
Honorable mentions to our list include Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Eric Church’s “Darkest Hour (Helene Edit),” Willie Nelson’s “Last Leaf,” Zach Bryan’s “Pink Skies,” Parker McCollum’s “Burn It Down,” Luke Combs’s “The Man He Sees in Me,” and Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
