Are you a fan of country music? Then you’ll love what we have for you. We made the ultimate 90 Top Country Songs 1996 playlist with the best tunes from that year. We looked at how the songs did on the big charts (like Billboard’s Hot Country Songs) and our own knowledge, preference, and love for country music. That’s why our playlists are different from the rest!
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Some of the biggest names in the genre, like Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, and Shania Twain, released amazing albums and songs. We’ve picked our top three favorites from that year: “My Maria” by Brooks & Dunn, “Blue Clear Sky” by George Strait, and “Treat Her Right” by Sawyer Brown.
Want to know the rest of our top ten? Keep reading or scroll down to the end of the page to find the full list and a Spotify playlist.
Top 10 Country Songs 1996
- My Maria – Brooks & Dunn
- Blue Clear Sky – George Strait
- Treat Her Right – Sawyer Brown
- Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine On You – Toby Keith
- Time Marches On – Tracy Lawrence
- It’s What I Do – Billy Dean
- I Don’t Think I Will – James Bonamy
- Hypnotize The Moon – Clay Walker
- I Think About You – Collin Raye
- Carried Away – George Strait
90 Best Country Songs 1996
| # | Title - Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | My Maria - Brooks & Dunn |
| 2 | Blue Clear Sky - George Strait |
| 3 | Treat Her Right - Sawyer Brown |
| 4 | Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine On You - Toby Keith |
| 5 | Time Marches On - Tracy Lawrence |
| 6 | It's What I Do - Billy Dean |
| 7 | I Don't Think I Will - James Bonamy |
| 8 | Hypnotize The Moon - Clay Walker |
| 9 | I Think About You - Collin Raye |
| 10 | Carried Away - George Strait |
| 11 | I'm Not Supposed To Love You Anymore - Bryan White |
| 12 | Daddy's Money - Ricochet |
| 13 | No News - Lonestar |
| 14 | Walkin' Away - Diamond Rio |
| 15 | She Never Lets It Go To Her Heart - Tim McGraw |
| 16 | Home - Alan Jackson |
| 17 | Living In A Moment - Ty Herndon |
| 18 | Every Time I Get Around You - David Lee Murphy |
| 19 | Don't Get Me Started - Rhett Akins |
| 20 | You Can Feel Bad - Patty Loveless |
| 21 | Learning As You Go - Rick Trevino |
| 22 | It Wouldn't Hurt To Have Wings - Mark Chesnutt |
| 23 | You Gotta Love That - Neal McCoy |
| 24 | Heart's Desire - Lee Roy Parnell |
| 25 | Someone Else's Dream - Faith Hill |
| 26 | If I Were You - Terri Clark |
| 27 | Heads Carolina, Tails California - Jo Dee Messina |
| 28 | To Be Loved By You - Wynonna |
| 29 | Ten Thousand Angels - Mindy McCready |
| 30 | No One Needs To Know - Shania Twain |
| 31 | That's What I Get For Lovin' You - Diamond Rio |
| 32 | If You Loved Me - Tracy Lawrence |
| 33 | Me And You - Kenny Chesney |
| 34 | Meant To Be - Sammy Kershaw |
| 35 | Believe Me Baby (I Lied) - Trisha Yearwood |
| 36 | On A Good Night - Wade Hayes |
| 37 | What Do I Know - Ricochet |
| 38 | I Am That Man - Brooks & Dunn |
| 39 | So Much For Pretending - Bryan White |
| 40 | I Do - Paul Brandt |
| 41 | Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - Neal McCoy |
| 42 | Too Much Fun - Daryle Singletary |
| 43 | I'll Try - Alan Jackson |
| 44 | Long As I Live - John Michael Montgomery |
| 45 | More Than You'll Ever Know - Travis Tritt |
| 46 | My Heart Has A History - Paul Brandt |
| 47 | You Win My Love - Shania Twain |
| 48 | The River And The Highway - Pam Tillis |
| 49 | Wild Angels - Martina McBride |
| 50 | I Can Still Make Cheyenne - George Strait |
| 51 | Lonely Too Long - Patty Loveless |
| 52 | The Maker Said Take Her - Alabama |
| 53 | The Beaches Of Cheyenne - Garth Brooks |
| 54 | Worlds Apart - Vince Gill |
| 55 | The Road You Leave Behind - David Lee Murphy |
| 56 | Not That Different - Collin Raye |
| 57 | Strawberry Wine - Deana Carter |
| 58 | Guys Do It All The Time - Mindy McCready |
| 59 | All I Want Is A Life - Tim McGraw |
| 60 | I Know She Still Loves Me - George Strait |
| 61 | Like The Rain - Clint Black |
| 62 | Love Remains - Collin Raye |
| 63 | Change My Mind - John Berry |
| 64 | Stars Over Texas - Tracy Lawrence |
| 65 | What I Meant To Say - Wade Hayes |
| 66 | It Matters To Me - Faith Hill |
| 67 | Jacob's Ladder - Mark Wills |
| 68 | That Girl's Been Spyin' On Me - Billy Dean |
| 69 | Only On Days That End In "Y" - Clay Walker |
| 70 | Bigger Than The Beatles - Joe Diffie |
| 71 | Every Light In The House - Trace Adkins |
| 72 | Holdin' Onto Something - Jeff Carson |
| 73 | (If You're...) I'm Outta Here! - Shania Twain |
| 74 | Love Is Stronger Than Pride - Ricochet |
| 75 | It's Midnight Cinderella - Garth Brooks |
| 76 | Not Enough Hours In The Night - Doug Supernaw |
| 77 | A Thousand Times A Day - Patty Loveless |
| 78 | The Fear Of Being Alone - Reba McEntire |
| 79 | Runnin' Away With My Heart - Lonestar |
| 80 | All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down - Mavericks |
| 81 | You're Not In Kansas Anymore - Jo Dee Messina |
| 82 | A Woman's Touch - Toby Keith |
| 83 | You Can't Lose Me - Faith Hill |
| 84 | Almost A Memory - Blackhawk |
| 85 | Heaven Help My Heart - Wynonna |
| 86 | Some Things Are Meant To Be - Linda Davis |
| 87 | Goodnight Sweetheart - David Kersh |
| 88 | Starting Over Again - Reba McEntire |
| 89 | Cowboy Love - John Michael Montgomery |
| 90 | It's Lonely Out There - Pam Tillis |
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Final Thoughts
We had a blast putting together this list of the 90 greatest country hits of 1996. We hope you had fun listening to them, too.
If you think we missed any awesome songs, please tell us. We’d love to hear your opinions.
And don’t be shy about sharing your thoughts in the comments section.
Frequently Asked Questions
“My Maria” by Brooks & Dunn, held the number one spot for the longest on country music charts in 1996.
