Sometimes, you just need some good country ballads to get all your sadness out; these 1970s cuts will do the trick.

Lots of the finest country music songs in the canon are rooted in the rich tradition of American literature. That being so, some of the ballads that reside under the genre’s umbrella arguably come ...

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In 1980, an unforgettable country heartbreak ballad dominated the airwaves, resulting in a No. 1 hit for singer George Jones. "He Stopped Loving Her Today" hit the top spot on Billboard's Country ...

Who says men don't talk about their feelings? These 21 all-time-great country songs by men are some of the most devastatingly sad songs that the genre has to offer. These ballads are perfect ...

It's ranked at No. 3 on 'Rolling Stone's list of the 'Greatest Country Songs of all Time.' ...

He went on to have over 40 No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts.

This week's crop of new songs also include music from Vincent Mason and SJ McDonald.

In the latter part of 1973, an unforgettable heartbreak ballad dominated the airwaves, resulting in a No. 1 hit for soulful country singer Charlie Rich. "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" hit ...