The last year saw country artists like Brothers Osborne, Mickey Guyton, and Carly Pearce delving into some of their most vulnerable, life-shaping moments to create some of 2021’s boldest and most intimate songs.
On this list, Billboard highlights some of country music’s top songs of the past 12 months, from established artists and upstarts alike. Newcomers make excellent showings on this year-end list, while the rankings also offer a nod to the numerous collaborations that lit up the Billboard country charts this year.
Here are our 15 favorite songs from the year in country.
