Country Music France Top 30 Spotify playlist includes the blog’s current 30 favorite songs. Together with the albums, EP’s and song reviews, this playlist is an important way for this blog to share actual songs that belong to country music, red dirt, americana or southern rock genres. I just updated it for the 6th time, with no less than 21 new songs, recently released. As it’s a Spotify playlist, conceived to be potentially shuffle played, there’s no particular order between the 30 songs. This playlist lives on Spotify, but if you don’t use this streaming service, you can check out the list below and find the songs you want to listen to wherever you want. If you like them, I also invite you to listen to the albums and other songs of those great artists.
It gets cold at night in California – The Reeves Brothers
This is a great and catchy song from the new album of the Reeves Brothers (Matt & Cole, from Pahrump, Nevada), the fantastic “The Last Honky Tonk“, released on August 28th.
Spent My Dime on White Wine – Victoria Bailey
The Californian artist Victoria Bailey released a beautiful album, “Jesus, Red Wine & Patsy Cline“, just a week ago, and “Spent My Dime on White Wine” is one of the gems included in this LP that I strongly recommend you to listen.
It’s not so easy today – Zephaniah OHora
“It’s not so easy today” is part of Zephaniah OHora ‘s new album, “Listening to the music“, released on August 28th. The awaited album is a masterpiece and this song is just so beautiful.
From a Table Away – Sunny Sweeney
“Poet’s Prayer” is not anymore on this playlist but Sunny Sweeney is still there with another beautiful single released on September 11th, “From a Table Away“. If you love real country music, this song is made for you.
Drinking to the point they throw me out – Bryan James
“Drinking to the point they throw me out” is part of Bryan James’ brilliant new album, “Politics or Religion“. Y’all, listen to this amazing song but also to the whole album: it’s one of the best traditional country albums released this year.
American Steel – Rich O’ Toole
The Texan artist Rich O’ Toole released a new album, the brilliant “New York“, on June 26th. “American Steel” is one of my favorite songs on this LP. Catchy and excellently written, it has been on repeat for me since its release.
Still a little country left – Curtis Grimes
“Still a Little Country Left“, written by Trent Willmon, was performed by Daryle Singletary for his last album before he passed away. Beautifully performed by Curtis Grimes, it’s pure and real country music!
Getaway – Wade Bowen
“Getaway” is part of Wade Bowen’s new EP, “The Waiting“, released on August 28th. It’s a great and catchy song, that I had on repeat since its release.
June – Raihanna Estrada
Raihanna Estrada is an artist from California who recently released an excellent and catchy song, “June“. You can also check out her music video, thanks to the link at the end of this post.
The Ballad of the Reef Shadow – The Lowdown Drifters
The Lowdown Drifters is a very talented band from Washington State. They released a great album, last year, “Last Call for Dreamers“, and various singles this year, including this excellent song, “The Ballad of the Reef Shadow“. Amazing and quality music!
Willie Nelson T Shirt – Austin English
Released on August 14th, “Willie Nelson T Shirt” is a great and humorous song of the Fort Worth based artist Austin English, well-known for his 2019 single “Heartache in a small town“.
The Highway Kind – Josh Abbott Band
After the beautiful “The Luckiest“, released that spring, there’s a new single of Josh Abbott Band, “The Highway Kind“. This great song will be the title track of the band’s awaited album, that should be released on November 13th.
I Do Thing – Kylie Frey
“I do thing” will be part of Kylie Frey’s forthcoming EP, “Rodeo Queen“. The Louisiana native singer is one the best artists in country music scene today, and this song is an evidence of her impressive talent.
Drunk on love – Steven James
The Texan artist Steven James released excellent singles, this year, with the fantastic and so catchy “Heartbreak on the Jukebox“, the great “Lose my Mind” and “Waiting on Her“, and now this beautiful song, “Drunk on love“, perfectly written. On repeat!
Fragile – DocFell & Co
DocFell & Co released a brilliant album, “Revelations“, on July 31st, and “Fragile” is one of the best songs included in this LP. Excellent and quality country music from Oklahoma!
Half a bottle – Estin & The 86’d
Estin & The 86’d is a great country/red dirt band from Greeley, Colorado. Their debut album, “Long live the River“, released on August 14th, is absolutely brilliant. “Half a bottle” is an amazing red dirt song, very representative of their music.
Stray Dogs – Tennessee Jet
Tennessee Jet released his third album, “The Country“, on September 4th. “Stray Dogs” is one the best songs part of this brilliant LP, undoubtedly country but also with folk influences. A fantastic single!
No Time For a Broken Heart – Justin Wells
Four years after his solo debut album, “Dawn in the Distance“, Justin Wells released a great LP, “The United State“, on August 28th. “No Time for A Broken Heart” is one of the best songs of this album, soulful, catchy and excellently written and performed by the artist from Kentucky. You can also check out the music video at the end of the post.
Last One Hanging ‘Round – Chase Crawford
Chase Crawford is a traditional country artist from Hahira, Georgia. He released an EP on June 20th, named “The Neon Lights Go on Forever“. “Last One Hanging ‘Round” is a great traditional country song. If you like it, I recommend you to listen to the whole EP. It’s excellent and quality music.
Sitting down under the moon – Jim Bachmann
Jim Bachmann is an artist from Arizona who released last year an excellent album, “Arizona Burrito“, that I strongly recommend you if you haven’t listened to it yet. “Sitting Down Under the Moon” is his excellent brand new single, released on September 4th.
Cowboy’s Cowgirl – Chad Cooke Band
Chad Cooke Band, one of the best Texan bands in country music genre, released their new single, “Cowboy’s Cowgirl“, on July 31st. Their music is really excellent and this single is not an exception. Enjoy it and check out the music video at the end of the post!
Nicolas Davelu
It gets cold at night in California – The Reeves Brothers – The Last Honky-Tonk
Spent My Dime on White Wine – Victoria Bailey – Jesus, Red Wine & Patsy Cline
It’s not so easy today – Zephaniah OHora – Listening to the Music
From a Table Away – Sunny Sweeney – Single
Drinking to the point they throw me out – Bryan James – Politics or Religion
American Steel – Rich O’ Toole – New York
Still a Little Country Left – Curtis Grimes – Single
Getaway – Wade Bowen – The Waiting (EP)
June – Raihanna Estrada – Single
The Ballad of the Reef Shadow – The Lowdown Drifters – Single
Willie Nelson T Shirt – Austin English – Single
The Highway Kind – Josh Abbott Band – Single
I Do Thing – Kylie Frey – Single
Drunk on love – Steven James – Single
Fragile – DocFell & Co – Revelations
Here I Go Again – Clay Hollis – Single
Half a bottle – Estin & the 86’d – Long live the river
Stray Dogs – Tennessee Jet – The Country
No Time for a Broken Heart – Justin Wells – The United State
Last One Hanging ‘Round – Chase Crawford – The Neon Lights Go On Forever (EP)
Lightning on the Mountain – Kyle Nix – Lightninng on the Mountain & Other Short Stories
Sitting down under the moon – Jim Bachmann – Single
Busy Counting Bridges – Tessy Lou Williams – Self-titled album
Me+ Mine (Lamentations) – American Aquarium – Lamentations
Cowboy’s Cowgirl – Chad Cooke Band – Single
If This Is Just A Game – Emily Nenni – Long Game (EP)
Forgot About You – Triston Marez – Single
Right Now with you – Mo Pitney – Ain’t lookin’ Back
Growing old with you – Robynn Shayne – Let’s get this show on the road
True Love – Joshua Ray Walker – Glad You Made It
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