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Here Are The Top 40 Country Songs For October 2020

Country music powerhouse Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, and Morgan Wallen were leading the Top 40 country songs in October 2020!

Eric Church Used Music To Heal His Broken Heart In The Song “Record Year” 

Eric Church’s “Record Year” was released in 2015 as the ninth single from his album Mr. Misunderstood. He mentions lines from a song or title of songs from some artists.

Two Music Icons Made “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” A Timeless Classic

Jim Steinman is the person behind the words and lyrics of “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.” The song made it to the hearts of the listeners through Bonnie Tyler and Air Supply.

Diamond Rio’s “I Believe” Is A Song For All The People Who Once Touched Our Lives

"I Believe" is a single by the country music band Diamond Rio. Released in 2003, the song reached the top of the chart becoming the group's fifth and final No. 1 hit.

The Song “Puff The Magic Dragon” Might Not Be The Way You Think It Is 

The song is actually about childhood, and the loss of innocence that comes with the end of childhood, nothing more sinister than that.

"From a Distance" Is The Song of Hope and Peace We All Need Today

“From a Distance” Is The Song of Hope and Peace We All Need Today

Written by American songwriter Julie Gold, "From a Distance" was first recorded by Nancy Griffith in 1987. It was made popular by Bette Midler and covered by other singers like Cliff Richard, Judy Collins, The Byrds among many others.

Ricky Skaggs Mesmerized CMA Viewers With His Version of “There Goes My Everything” 

Ricky Skaggs was invited by the CMA to make a cover for the song "There Goes My Everything" by Jack Greene for their 50th anniversary.

Tim McGraw Wants To Be With That One Special Someone In The Song “Shotgun Rider”

From December 13 to December 27 in 2014, “Shotgun Rider” topped the chart at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Making it as one of Tim McGraw’s best-selling single.

Wondering What Will Happen “In The Year 2525?” Zager & Evans Got Some Idea

In 1969 Zager and Evans ended a six-week run at #1 with their smash-hit “In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)". This bleak futuristic tale is a very unusual song.

Did You Know Merle Haggard's "Kentucky Gambler" Was Written by Another Superstar?

Did You Know Merle Haggard’s “Kentucky Gambler” Was Written by Another Superstar?

The song “Kentucky Gambler” by Merle Haggard became the only No. 1 single of Dolly Parton as a writer on someone else’s record.

How Lynn Anderson Turned “Rose Garden” Into A Big Hit Worldwide

Did you know that Lynn Anderson's "Rose Garden" was initially rejected by her producer, husband Glenn Sutton, thinking “it was not a girl’s song?”

Restless Heart’s “When She Cries” is A Chart-Dominating Hit

The American country music group Restless Heart breathed life to the song “When She Cries” which later became a hit both in the US and Canada.

Here’s How The Chart-Topper “Don’t Let Me Cross Over” Became A Country Music Standard

“Don’t Let Me Cross Over” is a 1962 hit by husband-and-wife country music duo, Carl Butler, and Pearl. The song enjoyed the chart's top for 11 weeks.

“Woman (Sensuous Woman)” Put Gibson’s Name Back To The No. 1 Position

Let’s recollect the memories of the one and only Don Gibson through his final No.1 hit called “Woman (Sensuous Woman).” Rest assured, the song will bring the good feels of Country in the past. For the ladies out there, this song is for you.

The Song That Launched Tom T. Hall as The Storyteller That He Is: “A Week In A Country Jail” 

The inspiration for the song came from a neighbor of Tom T. Hall in Brentwood, Tennessee named Stonewall Jackson. Jackson requested Hall to write a prison song for a concept album he was planning.

Did You Know Ray Price's "City Lights" Has So Much Country Music History

Did You Know Ray Price’s “City Lights” Has So Much Country Music History

Ray Price's "City Lights" depicts personal isolation and "the estrangement of the individual in a world of urban anonymity."

Kip Moore Learned A Truck Could Change His Life In “Somethin’ ’bout a Truck”

Kip Moore will bring back those memories of summertime with his song “Somethin’ ‘bout a Truck.” A 2-timed platinum-certified song that peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs for 2 weeks in 2012.

Crystal Gayle Sings About Love And Heartbreak in “Til I Gain Control Again”

Written by Rodney Crowell, “Till I Gain Control Again” by Crystal Gayle became a No. 1 hit in 1983 marking her 11th of eigthteen No. 1 hits.

Remember When Juice Newton Scored The Biggest Success With “Queen Of Hearts”

“Queen of Hearts” became Juice Newton’s most successful song in her career. She released her version in 1981 as a single, and part of her album Juice.

John Denver Paid Tribute To His Most Prized Possession in “This Old Guitar”

Released in 1974, "This Old Guitar" was written and performed by John Denver. This song was his song about a 1910 Gibson "F-hole" acoustic jazz guitar his grandmother gave him when he was 12 years old. It became Denver's prized possession, as he learned to love music playing the instrument.

Anne Murray Needs A Million Miracles To Stop The Pain in “Broken Hearted Me”

"Broken Hearted Me" by Anne Murray portrays the inability of time to heal a broken heart. It sill also include facts about the song.

Home Free Gave Maren Morris’ “My Church” Some Gospel Twist

One of our favorite country a cappella vocal groups, Home Free, is again thrilling us with their rich take on Maren Morris’ “My Church.”

Time To Crank Up Johnny Russell's "Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon Beer"

Time To Crank Up Johnny Russell’s “Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon Beer”

“Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer” is a song written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Russell.

How Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson Made “Good Hearted Woman” Iconic

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s "Good Hearted Woman" offers nothing less than quality and brilliance. The story behind the song is pretty interesting, too.

Chris Young Wants To Be The Perfect Man He Can Be In “The Man I Want To Be”

On May 2010 Chris Young’s “The Man I Want to be” became number one on the US Billboard Country Charts. The song was his third track for his album The Man I Want to be. It was written by Brett James and Tim Nichols, released under the RCA Nashville label.

Iconic Couple Johnny Cash and June Carter In One Iconic Duet, “Jackson”

"Jackson" was penned by Billy Edd Wheeler and Jerry Leiber, first recorded by Wheeler in 1963. Johnny Cash and June Carter recorded their version in 1967.

Alan Jackson’s “In The Garden” Will Bring You Hope On The Saddest Time Of Your Life

It’s normal for us to have trials, and all we need to do is cling on to God. To lift up your faith listen to the cover of Alan Jackson of “In the Garden.”

Alan Jackson Found Himself in Various Situations in The Song “Where I Come From” 

Alan Jackson never disappoints us with his great ballads. One of his great singles is "Where I Come From," a song of Southern lifestyle.

Big & Rich’s “8th Of November” Is More Than Just Another Song About Vietnam

Big & Rich relive the Vietnam War with their song, “8th Of November”. A Vietnam veteran, Niles Harris, was the inspiration of the song, the same man who gave Big Kenny his top hit. It is a tribute to their friend, Niles Harris, United States retired Army, who was one of the wounded soldiers that day.

Brandi Carlile Dedicates “Cowgirls” To All The Boys In The Country Music Industry

Brandi Carlile's "Cowgirls" asserts that “it’s time for you to let them, cowgirls, in” – at the same time putting country lifestyle’s authenticity into question.