It’s been nearly seven months since the release of Zach Bryan’s self-titled album. Given that there’s been plenty of time to sit with the 16-track record, now is the perfect time to update and rank the top five songs from each of his four studio records. DEANN 5. Snow Snow quickly became a favorite for both Bryan and his fans, being played at nearly every concert. It’s no surprise why the song is so popular amongst fans. The track is an absolutely beautiful one, likening his lover to an angel who takes away his sin. Bryan playing the song in…
Author: Brennen Kelly
Brennen Kelly
Hailing from the Chicagoland area, Brennen graduated from Valparaiso University with a BA in Communication and a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. After covering Arts & Entertainment at his university's newspaper, he began writing for Country Chord in March of 2023. Known for his love of independent country and authentic songwriters, Brennen has a long-history of championing the likes of Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers and many others.
One of the hottest debates throughout country music’s history has been songwriting. There have always been outspoken critics of those who don’t write their own music. While there is validity to that sentiment, the argument itself disregards the talent of many session writers who have proven to have the ability to deliver incredible songs year in and year out throughout the decades. While there will always be a special place for the premier singer/songwriters of today such as Jason Isbell, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers, there are plenty of talented writers working today that get overlooked due to their songs…
Dylan Gossett has had a busy start to the year. Between touring with Noah Kahan on his Australian tour, picking up his first RIAA-certified gold record for Coal, and making his first appearance inside the Top 20 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart, the Texan singer/songwriter has quickly become one of the hottest new artists in the genre. And today, he is back with a brand new track, Somewhere Between. Gossett first teased the song on Instagram back on February 12, describing the track as “a song about a guy who lives on a train.” He also noted that it…
It’s no stretch to say that reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Chris Stapleton, has already achieved legend status in the genre. The Tennessee Whiskey singer has already won 10 Grammys, including two for his latest #1 hit, White Horse, earlier in the month. With that being said, I don’t think that Stapleton has released a bad or even a mediocre song over the course of his career, meaning that this list felt nearly impossible to compile. Without further ado, here are all 63 Chris Stapleton’s songs ranked “worst” to best. 63. Friendship 62. South Dakota 61. Old Friends 60.…
How time flies. Before Eric Church became the superstar he is today, he had minor radio hits with Love Your Love The Most and Hell on the Heart both going Top 10, along with How ‘Bout You, Two Pink Lines and Guys Like Me all netting him Top 20 hits. Everything changed when he released Chief on July 26, 2011. The album netted the North Carolinian singer/songwriter his first two #1 singles, Drink in My Hand, and most importantly, Springsteen. Springsteen was released to radio on February 21, 2012, and it didn’t take long for it to connect with fans and…
Brad Paisley has long been one of the most talented artists in country music. With guitar work on par with John Mayer and songwriting that will simultaneously make you laugh and cry, the Whiskey Lullaby singer has cemented himself as a cornerstone of country music history. With 19 #1 hits, nine #1 albums and over two dozen RIAA certifications, Paisley has a long history of success in the genre over the past three decades. Here are the top 10 singles from Paisley throughout his career. 10. Remind Me (Duet with Carrie Underwood) Starting off the list is none other than…