Legendary songs through the history of country music

Amazing country tunes

Country music artists are legendary. They transcend the genre and have become a part of the fabric of Americana. What are some of the most incredible country songs?

Tammy Wynette: 'Stand By Your Man'

Johnny Cash: 'A Boy Named Sue'

Dolly Parton: 'Jolene'

John Denver: 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'

Kenny Rogers: 'The Gambler'

Bellamy Brothers: 'Let Your Love Flow'

Lynyrd Skynyrd: 'Sweet Home Alabama'

Charlie Daniels Band: 'The Devils Went Down To Georgia'

Roger Miller: 'King of the Road'

George Strait: 'All My Exes Live in Texas'

Johnny Cash: 'Hurt'

Glen Campbell: 'By the Time I Get To Phoenix'

Billy Ray Cyrus: 'Achy Breaky Heart'

Hank Williams Jr.: 'All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight'

Tim McGraw: 'Live Like You Were Dying'

Loretta Lynn: 'Coal Miner's Daughter'

Hank Williams: 'Your Cheatin’ Heart'

Jeannie C. Riley: 'Harper Valley PTA'

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson: 'Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys'

Bobbie Gentry: 'Ode to Billie Joe'

Marty Robbins: 'El Paso'

Carrie Underwood: 'Before He Cheats'

Johnny Paycheck: 'Take This Job and Shove It'

Porter Wagoner: 'The Green, Green Grass of Home;

Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt: 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues'

Story originally appeared on List Wire