9 Songs Every Country Music Fan Should Know By Heart

They may not be your favorites, but according to Countryoutfitter.life there are 9 essential Country songs that you MUST know by heart.

To call yourself a REAL Country music fan, you had better know these songs.

We could list about 100 more songs and am sure you have your own favorites as well. But, let's see what the people at Countryoutfitter.life have come up with as their Top 9 Country songs we must know.

9) 'Jolene' by Dolly Parton

Recorded by many other artists, this jealous ridden tale is a plea for the beauty known as Jolene to leave Dolly's man alone. Released in 1973, it is #217 on Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 500 songs of all time.

8) 'All My Exe's Live In Texas' by George Strait

This #1 hit has been featured in the 1989 film Road Hose and in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto. Usually, sung at Karaoke after a breakup.

7) 'Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash

The Man In Black. Enough said. The lyric 'I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die'? Again, enough said.

6) 'Springsteen' by Eric Church

We were a little surprised to see a modern day song on the list, but we don't disagree. Nominated for two Grammys and even getting Bruce's nod of approval.

5) 'Behind Closed Doors' by Charlie Rich

Song of the Year for both ACM and CMA in 1973. It also won Charlie a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. It's a sneaky, sexy song if you really look at the lyrics.

4) 'Fancy' by Reba McEntire

Originally recorded and released by Bobbie Gentry in 1969, what Reba did to it was nothing short of amazing. Her signature song and her favorite to perform live.

3) 'Smoky Mountain Rain' by Ronnie Milsap

One of those artists that we feel never gets the props he deserves. 6 Grammys and 40 #1 Country hits. Dig some respect.

2) 'Independence Day' by Martina McBride

It's not a July 4th sing along, it's heavy content was very controversial when released in 1994. Surprisingly, it only topped out at #11 on the charts.