Year: 2002

Not the only Darrell Scott that will be played this year.

I really didn’t like The Chicks when they first came out so I didn’t give them much of a chance for a while. Turns out I just felt their three weakest singles were their first three. And then when they consciously torpedoed their chart success to protest a war monger I liked them even more. And then when they shed “Dixie” from their name I liked them even more.

“Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why?”

Year: 1993

There I go again with crescendoing choruses.

Year: 2000

While his tractor is pretty sexy, here’s one of Kenny’s least popular singles. Nothing special about it, but I love the melody.

Year: 2004

You wanted to hear an Aussie yodel, didn’t you?

Year: 2003

Carlene Carter’s stepfather did some good stuff, too.

I was already a huge Cash fan before this came out and this just solidified him for me as one of the greatest artists ever.

Year: 1990

Did not realize she was dating Tom Petty’s bassist when he died from overdose.

Year: 1992

She had the most success on the country charts, but she’s more folk. This song just slays me.

Year: 1968

What he hell are those props? Are they supposed to represent telephone polls?

Anyway, what a voice. “And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time,” has always been one of my favorite lyrics about love and it’s how I feel about my wife.

Year: 1994

He’s got a lot of love songs and breakup songs that struck a chord with me as a teenager. But I think I will always love the upbeat and silly Watermelon Crawl.

Year: 1993

All cops are bastards, but I’m here for the double neck guitar solo.