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Jake Owen Hits Number One with “Best Thing Since Backroads”

Jake Owen’s song “Best Thing Since Backroads” officially hit the number one spot on the country radio charts. Learn more here!

Jake Owen scores his tenth number one song with his current radio single, “Best Thing Since Backroads.” The monumental feat follows the consecutive hit songs, “Homemade” and “Made for You.” Owen continues to hone in on his country-beach loving sound, which is clearly resonating with his fans across the genre.

Almost a year ago to the date, the singer dropped his new number one song, “Best Thing Since Backroads.” The track is a joyous one. “Best Thing Since Backroads” compares a romance to the euphoric nature of a backroad. It was made for live performances, and it is the perfect song to jam out to on long car rides.

“You’re the best thing since back roads, baby // Pedal to the medal with the windows down // Sunshine setting on a cross that saves me // Hanging from a rearview in red dirt clouds // Two-lane heaven’s one hell of a view // But it ain’t got nothing on you”

Fans can rejoice in this new wave of music for the hitmaker. Congrats to Owen and his team on another number one at country radio!

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Jake Owen’s song, “Best Thing Since Backroads,” is the number one song at country radio.

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“Best Thing Since Backroads” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Scotty McCreery Lands 5th Consecutive #1 Single with “Damn Strait”

Scotty McCreery lands 5th consecutive #1 single with “Damn Strait.” Get all the details below about the number one feat!

Scotty McCreery has quietly, yet successfully taken the country music world by storm. The singer creates music that speaks to his fanbase. His last four singles to go to country radio, all landed at the top of the charts. McCreery’s current radio single, “Damn Strait,” adds to that list, marking his fifth consecutive #1 song for the artist.

According to McCreery, “Damn Strait” was a song he fell in love with from the get-go. In a recent press release, he shared, “‘Damn Strait’ is a song I fell in love with the second I heard it. You know the way it’s written, it’s both your classic country heartbreak song all at the same time while being a tribute to the King of Country Music himself, George Strait.”

“Baby blue was the color of her eyes // I can still see them in my mind // Probably will for the rest of my life // Damn Strait, you’re killing me man // You know I’ve always been your biggest fan // Now I can’t even listen // ‘Cause I’ll get to missin’ her // Then the hurt gets worse”
Congrats to McCreery on continuing on his path to superstardom! We are sure there are more number ones in the cards for McCreery as he continues to crank out great music.

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“Damn Strait” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Tim McGraw’s “7500 OBO” Earns Him 45th Number One Song

Tim McGraw’s song “7500 OBO” officially marks his 45th number one single at country radio. Learn more here!

This week, Tim McGraw’s current radio single, “7500 OBO” is the number one song at country radio. With sixteen albums in his repertoire, McGraw is one of the most successful country music artists in the genre.

The hitmaker continues to be a recognizable and a mainstay name in the music industry. McGraw’s song “7500 OBO’ is a mid-tempo jam wrapped up in an incredible story. According to the entertainer, “‘7500 OBO’ is about a guy who’s trying to get rid of his truck that he loves because there’s too many memories of his girlfriend in it. So ‘7500 OBO’ is ‘or best offer,’ of course.” He later adds, “So he’s just tryin’ to get rid of the truck because he can’t get in it anymore because all he thinks about is his girlfriend and all the great fun that they had and the times they had together. He keeps picturing her beside him in the truck, so he’s gotta get rid of the damn truck so he can move on with his life.”

“That pretty little thing made it hard to steer // I’m never gonna get her outta there // There’s too many memories // Now there’s a “For Sale” sign in the window // Yeah, ’cause if I’m gonna let her go // I gotta let it go, yeah, it’s gotta go // So it’s seventy-five hundred, OBO”

Congrats to McGraw and his team on another incredible number one feat! “7500 OBO” is definitely a song worth celebrating.

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Tim McGraw’s song “7500 OBO” goes number one.

McGraw hit the road this summer with direct support from Russell Dickerson and opening acts Alexandra Kaye and Brandon Davis. Check out the four hitting the stage for an incredible rendition of McGraw’s hit song, “I Like It, I Love It” during the Jones Beach, NY show…

Make sure you’re following us on Instagram, @CountrySwag for more incredible concert moments and all of the latest in country music.

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“7500 OBO” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Morgan Wallen’s Song “Wasted On You” is Number One

Morgan Wallen continues his streak of number ones with his sixth song to top the country charts, “Wasted On You.”

Morgan Wallen is officially back on the top of the country charts once again! The singer-songwriter continues to break records with his sophomore record Dangerous: The Double Album. Today his latest single, “Wasted On You” is number one at country radio.

A clear standout on the record, “Wasted On You” became a fan-favorite rather quickly. The song is both innovative and relatable. Wallen’s signature traditional, yet modern sound permeates throughout the catchy single rather effortlessly. It is no surprise that the song is number one.

“Looks like I’m learnin’ the hard way again // It’s all my fault, yeah, I dropped the ball // You’re gone, and I’m gone three sheets to the wind // Thinkin’ ’bout all // I’ve wasted on you // All of this time and all of this money // All of these sorrys I don’t owe you honey”

There is truly no stopping Wallen! His career continues to catapult him to superstardom. It is just a matter of time before he wins entertainer of the year at one of the coveted country music awards. Congrats to Wallen and his team!

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“Wasted On You” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Parmalee Earns Number One at Country Radio with “Take My Name”

Parmalee secures another number one song at country radio with their romantic single, “Take My Name.” Learn more about the success below.

Country band, Parmalee is finding momentum once again with their music. In 2021, the platinum-selling act topped the charts with their collaborative track, “Just The Way” with Blanco Brown. Today, Parmalee scores yet another number one song at country radio with their latest single, “Take My Name.”

It is no wonder that the romantic love song reached the top of the charts! “Take My Name” is the perfect song for couples in love and for people who yearn for a true love, like the one described in the song. The simple message behind the song is both nostalgic and relatable. Country music needs more good-hearted songs like this on the radio.

“So take my hand, let me make you mine // I’m through waiting, taking my time // Never felt like this before // Take my name and make it yours // I know I’m the last guy anybody think might // Ever be talking like this, yeah // But I can see my future in your eyes tonight // And taste forever on your lips”

This makes Parmalee’s third number one song of their career. We wonder what song will be next! Congrats to Parmalee and their team!

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“Take My Name” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Thomas Rhett Goes Number One with “Slow Down Summer”

Thomas Rhett’s single “Slow Down Summer” officially marks his nineteenth number one single at Country Radio. Learn more here!

Thomas Rhett deserves each and every accomplishment he earns. In his incredible career, Rhett has scored nineteen number one singles. After earning a top spot on the charts with “Country Again,” the singer gets to celebrate yet again.”Slow Down Summer” is the top song at country radio.

The nostalgic song debuted back in November. According to Rhett, the song depicts a teenage romance that is about to be disrupted by college plans. “‘Slow Down Summer’ really is about two kids in love. Rhett continues to give us song after song to play in the soundtrack of our lives. We love that he continues to go back to his country roots, and this song is the perfect direction for the singer-songwriter.

“Yeah, what can I say? // We had our hopes up and the windows down // Fallin’ fast in a one-lane town // Tangled up with your lips on mine // Never seen a brighter green in those eyes and // I put my jacket on your shoulder // Wishin’ the weather wasn’t gettin’ colder // Lettin’ you go, holdin’ onto each other // Closin’ our eyes, sayin’, “Slow down, summer” (slow down, summer)”

Congrats to Rhett and his team on another incredible number one feat! “Slow Down Summer” is definitely a song worth celebrating.

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“Country Again” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Jason Aldean Earns Another Number One Song with “Trouble With A Heartbreak”

Jason Aldean earns another number one song with his single, “Trouble With A Heartbreak.” Learn more below.

Jason Aldean continues his impressive streak of number one hits with his current radio single, “Trouble With A Heartbreak.” The song marks the second number one single off Aldean’s impressive double project, Macon, Georgia.

“Trouble With A Heartbreak” is an incredible, soulful country song. According to Aldean, the single stopped him in his tracks right after he heard it for the first time. Written by Brett Beavers, John Morgan, Kurt Allison, and Tully Kennedy, the single pulls at everyone’s heartstrings.

“And that’s the trouble with a heartbreak, it’s gonna hang around // Leave you midnight breaking down, wonderin’ how // Long that it’s gonna take gettin’ over her // It’s a can’t drown whiskey down kinda hurt // Yeah, you can burn them four wheels up that road // But there ain’t nowhere her memory can go // That’s the trouble with a heartbreak”

Congrats to Aldean and his team on an incredible number one feat!

This summer, Jason Aldean will bring the Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour across the nation with 34-stops including Hartford, Boston, New Orleans, Nashville, and more. Tickets and more info can be found here.

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“Trouble With A Heartbreak” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Luke Combs’ “Doin’ This” Marks His 13th Number One Song

Luke Combs continues his streak of number ones with his 13th song to top the country charts, “Doin’ This.”

We are running out of words to explain Luke Combs’ stardom. There is simply no one else like him in the country music genre. Continuing his record success, the singer-songwriter has added to his consecutive streak of hit songs. This week, Combs’ song “Doin’ This” marks his 13th number one single at country radio.

It is hard to believe how new the song really is! Combs’ debuted “Doin’ This” back in November at the CMA’s, captivating fans and industry-alike, who were in attendance. The song is one of the entertainers most personal to date, and it is only fitting that country radio fell in with it too.

“I’d have a Friday night crowd in the palm of my hand // Cup of brown liquor, couple buddies in a band // Singin’ them same damn songs like I am now // I’d be feelin’ on fire on a hardwood stage // Bright lights like lightning runnin’ through my veins // at the Grand Ole Opry or a show in some no-name town // I’d still be doin’ this if I wasn’t doin’ this”

Fans can catch the number one single and many more on one of Combs’ many upcoming tour dates. Check out his full schedule here.

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“Doin’ This” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Here Are All of Sam Hunt’s Number One Songs in His Catalog

Here are all of Sam Hunt’s number one songs on country radio in his music catalog. The singer-songwriter has eleven number ones to his name.

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We love reminiscing about all the great country music to hit country radio over the last few years. In our brand new series, we’re looking back on the songs that made it to the top of the country airplay charts. Today, we’re highlighting songs in Sam Hunt’s career that hit the number one spot.

“Leave the Night On”- Montevallo, 2014

In 2014, Sam Hunt bursted on to the country music scene with this song that quickly won the hearts of modern-day country fans everywhere. “Leave the Night On” was an introduction into a new style of country music, as well as, Hunt’s signature swagger.

 

“Take Your Time”- Montevallo, 2014

“Take Your Time” was Hunt’s second single to country radio. The mid-tempo ballad with half-spoken and half-sung lyrics continued to catapult Hunt to stardom.

 

“House Party”- Montevallo, 2015

“House Party” upped the ante for Hunt. The song is the third single to head to country radio from his debut record Montevallo. It showcases the fun, party-side of Hunt and his incredible stage presence.

 

“Make You Miss Me”- Montevallo, 2016

One of our all-time Sam Hunt favorites, “Make You Miss Me” is the singer-songwriter’s fourth single to hit the top of the country airplay charts. The song made Hunt the first solo male artist to pull four Country Airplay number one hits from a debut record.

 

“Body Like a Back Road”- Southside, 2018

In 2018, Hunt re-emerged with more new music. “Body Like a Back Road” took the music world by storm, earning its title as Hunt’s most decorated and successful single to date.

 

“Kinfolks”- Southside, 2019

Upon his return to country music, Hunt surprised the world with “Kinfolks.” Released at the end of 2019, Hunt gave country music fans something to be excited about. The nostalgic love song was the perfect song to find its way back up the charts for the singer.

 

“Hard to Forget”- Southside, 2020

Hunt’s single “Hard to Forget,” quietly found its way to the number one spot on the Country Airplay charts. On the single, the entertainer puts a classic country spin on an enticing new song.

 

“Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90s”- Southside, 2020

Less than a year after its release, Hunt secured his eighth number-one single on the country airplay charts with “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90s.” Hunt utilizes his signature ‘talk-singing’ on the track to convey how difficult break-ups are in modern times. This remains one of our favorite Hunt songs so far.

 

“23”- Southside, 2021

Most recently, Hunt’s song “23” hit the top spot on the charts. His first number one of 2022, the nostalgic song captures youth, young love, and a last-taste of summertime perfectly. It is the perfect song to lead us into summer.

 

“Wishful Drinking” with Ingrid Andress

Hunt’s collaborative song with Ingrid Andress, “Wishful Drinking” hit the number one spot in November, 2022. The track, an instant ear-worm is a duet for the ages. he sad-bop highlights the incredible vocal abilities from Andress, while Hunt’s signature sound shines through.

 

“Outskirts” – Locked Up EP, 2024

To kick off 2024, Sam Hunt earned his eleventh number one single with his infectious song, “Outskirts.” The song is catchy and ode to old-school Hunt songs that fans have grown to learn and love over the course of his career.

 

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All of these Sam Hunt hits and more are available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music‘ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Here Are All of HARDY’s Number One Songs as an Artist and Songwriter

Here are all of HARDY’s number one songs on country radio in his music catalog. The singer-songwriter has eleven number ones to his name.

We love reminiscing about all the great country music to hit country radio over the last few years. In our brand new series, we’re looking back on the songs that made it to the top of the country airplay charts. Today, we’re highlighting songs in HARDY’s career whether written or recorded by him that hit the number one spot on the country radio charts. With eleven number ones under his belt, it’s no secret his tracks keep getting recorded.

 

“Up Down”- Morgan Wallen featuring Florida Georgia Line
Written by: HARDY, Brad Clawson, and CJ Solar

This was Morgan Wallen’s second single sent to country radio. Featuring Florida Georgia Line on the vocals, this track continues to be a fan favorite.  With Wallen and HARDY being good friends we knew this wouldn’t be their last time working together.

 

Simple” –Florida Georgia Line
Written by: HARDY, Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Mark Holman

From their fourth studio album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, became the award-winning duos 16th number one. This song will remain timeless as it reminds us to enjoy the little things in life.

 

“I Don’t Know About You” – Chris Lane
Written by: HARDY, Ashley Gorley, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers

“I Don’t Know About You” was Chris Lane’s second number-one single. Featured on Chris Lane’s sophomore album, Laps Around the Sun, fans gave this song an alias by this one lyric. “What’s your wrist tattoo bible verse say?”. It’s recently become a popular TikTok trend.

 

One Big Country Song” – LOCASH
Written by: HARDY, Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure

“One Big Country Song” was Locash’s second single from their third album Brothers. This track instantly will put you in a good mood. It started picking up steam at the beginning of the pandemic with its powerful message. It reminds everyone, that we all are going through similar things and when those things are difficult, we have to make the best of it.

 

“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton
Written by: HARDY, Devin Dawson, Jordan Schmidt

With “God’s Country”, this scored Blake Shelton his 26th number-one single of his career. The edgy song pays tribute to the land that God created and makes you proud of where you came from. Shelton has credited this track to re-energizing his career.

 

“Some Girls” – Jameson Rodgers
Written by: HARDY, Jake Mitchell, and CJ Solar

“Some Girls” was not only Jameson Rodgers first number one but also his first single sent to country radio. The emotional lyrics tell the story of a breakup in today’s times. From mentioning following someone on social media to late-night texts, this song is super relatable.

 

“More Than My Hometown”- Morgan Wallen
Written by: HARDY, Morgan Wallen, ERNEST, and Ryan Vojtesak

Friends supporting friends. Written by Hardy, Ernest and Ryan Vojtesak with Morgan Wallen, “More Than My Hometown” became Morgan Wallen’s fourth consecutive number one song. This was the first single off Wallen’s sophomore album, Dangerous: The Double Album. It may be a breakup song but such a catchy tune to sing along with.

 

“Single Saturday Night”- Cole Swindell
Written by: HARDY, Ashley Gorley, and Mark Holman

“Single Saturday Night” became Cole Swindell’s tenth number-one single. Written for his new album Stereotype, this track is a fun twist on finding your person.  With a shoutout to the popular hard seltzer, White Claw, it makes you think when will your last single Saturday night be?  

 

“Sand in My Boots”- Morgan Wallen
Written by: HARDY, Ashley Gorley and Josh Osborne

“Sand in My Boots” became Morgan Wallen’s sixth number one. It was his single that returned him to country radio. With more dialogue than most songs, it shows the true talent of songwriters as they know how to incorporate it just right.

 

“One Beer” – Hardy Featuring Lauren Alaina & Devin Dawson
Written by: HARDY, Hillary Lindsey and Jake Mitchell

This one is special for Hardy because not only did he co-write the song with Hillary Lindsey and Jake Mitchell, he is the lead vocalist. This was his first number one as an artist, showing the world he is one of many talents.  The fan-favorite track shares how a young romance can change in an instant.

 

“Beers On Me” – Dierks Bentley ft. HARDY and Breland
Written by: HARDY, Ashley Gorley, Breland, Luke Dick, Nicolle Galyon, Ross Copperman, Ben Johnson, Dierks Bentley, and Niko Moon

Claiming the 11th spot of HARDY’s number one hits, is his first track to hit number one where he is a featured artist on the song. Dierks Bentley’s “Beers On Me” ft. HARDY and Breland hit the number one spot in April 2022. The mega collaboration is a feel-good track that is relatable and fun.

 

Eleven number ones is incredible. HARDY has helped so many artists thrive and make a name for themselves. On top of being an award-winning songwriter, HARDY is continuing to stand out as a singer. We can’t wait to see what’s next in his career as we are sure there will be many songs to add to this down the line!

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future HARDY announcements and releases.

To keep up with Hardy follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

All of these HARDY hits and more are available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music‘ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.