Here are the 40 best country songs of January 2022 you need to check out

Chances are, one of the tracks on this list of the top 40 country songs for January 2022 will turn out to be the most played country song this year. Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs give us tunes that will surely stay etched in our heads for a little while – or maybe the rest of the year.

Of course, there is Walker Hayes, who has been holding the top spot beautiful and strong for several months now, with his contagious hit “Fancy Like”. There’s also Taylor Swift, who is getting hits on both the country and pop radio charts just days after releasing her new album.

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Still, brand new ones, from Morgan Wallen to Kane Brown to Brett Eldredge, are graciously entering the monthly roster. Find out if your favorite songs were successful below.

1. Fantasy as by Walker Hayes

The irresistible song on Applebee’s, Wendy’s frostys and cheap date nights continues to rock the charts after its popularity skyrockets thanks to a viral TikTok video of Hayes and his daughter Lela doing a choreographed dance to the song “Fancy Like”.

2. Thinking ‘Bout You by Dustin Lynch with Lauren Alaina or Mackenzie Porter

After noticing the massive reaction of the country ballad during his concerts, Dustin Lynch decided to breathe new life into the song “Thinking ‘Bout You”. And there’s no better way to do it than to have Mackenzie Porter on board – the result is breathtaking.

3. Buy Jordan Davis’ Dirt with Luke Bryan

Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan receiving a CMA Award nomination for their collaboration with “Buy Dirt” came as no surprise. You will instantly become addicted to its overall message once you listen to it.

4. If I didn’t love you from Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood

Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood’s fiery new duo, “If I Didn’t Love You,” also climb to the top of the charts as the two powers perfectly capture the tension of a problematic relationship.

5. You should probably start from Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton’s bluesy and roots sensibility on “You Should Probably Leave” never fails to capture country radio. Plus, the storytelling that comes with a surprise twist towards the end of the lyrics is just amazing.

6. Choose a Christmas tree by Dan + Shay

It’s not hard to imagine that in the years to come, the Christmas season will begin immediately when we hear “Pick Out A Christmas Tree” from Dan + Shay. Our favorite duo bring flawless Christmas cheer.

seven. Whiskey and Rain by Michael Ray

We’ve got another classic breakup hymn to rip in your beer in town! It’s the perfect song to drown out your grief as the rain pours down heavily for you.

8. Sand in my Morgan Wallen boots

The nostalgic ballad of lost love puts Morgan Wallen back on top of the world. He quickly captures the hearts of country fans with his believable conversation that begins with meeting two people in the first verse and ending with the Ghost Man on the bridge.

9. Too Good (Taylor Version) by Taylor Swift

The extended version of Taylor Swift’s greatest song ranks # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 song chart. “All Too Well” is accompanied by a dramatic and touching short film that definitely shed light on a specific emotional response in people who remember the song released during their teenage years.

ten. A Mississippi by Kane Brown

Kane Brown is counting the moments until the next heartbreak on “One Mississippi.” The song is indeed on the roller coaster of love.

11. Cold like you from Luke Combs

Meanwhile, Luke Combs serves up an icy breakout song with “Cold as You,” whose icy lyrics are a 100-proof country-rock sound.

12. Until you can’t Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson’s ability to sing your hat is fully on display as he inspires listeners to make the most of the time you spend with your loved ones while they are still there.

13. Being loved by you by Parker McCollum

Parker McCollum might just be a newcomer, but he’s proving he can bring a touch of freshness to an old-fashioned country theme with “To Be Loved By You”. McCollum definitely added some edge to a ballad that did me wrong.

14. Freedom Was a Highway by Jimmie Allen & Brad Paisley

Country stars Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley have teamed up to give us the express way to happy nostalgia on their duet, “Freedom Was a Freeway.” The song is featured on Allen’s latest album, Bettie James Gold Edition.

15. Tequila Little Time by Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi wrote this alluring and upbeat song with Rhett Akins and Luke Laird. But what’s even cooler is that Pardi flew to Flora-Bama for her music video.