Genres: Country: Contemporary Country

Listen to the most popular country songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.

Nothing but today's upbeat and rockin' country songs. No ballads or soft stuff.

Jimmy Buffett is more than a singer/songwriter, he's a state of mind. Put on your flip-flops and embrace your inner Parrothead with this beach-ready mix of Jimmy's hits, friends, influences and tributes.

Welcome to the world of Eric Church, who made it to the top of the country heap by combining outlaw attitude with Southern rock twang. You'll also discover a bounty of tracks by the artists who influenced him, and the coolest cuts from his country peers.

The softer side of contemporary country music. Songs with themes of love, heartbreak, patriotism and nostalgia that evoke that comforting, down-home feeling.

Welcome to the world of Carrie Underwood, who went from reality-TV contestant to country icon, breaking sales and airplay records along the way. Discover songs by artists who have influenced her, including many she's covered, plus tracks by her peers.

Miranda Lambert brings the maverick sensibility of classic Outlaw Country into the modern-day mainstream. Enter her world with a bounty of tracks by the artists who influenced her, as well as plenty of her peers and even a couple of disciples.

The tree's been trimmed, the stockings have been hung, the presents are perfectly wrapped. Now the final holiday touch: a seasonal soundtrack of Christmas tunes by the biggest names in contemporary country.

Ain't no party like a parking lot party; you've got the tall boys on ice and the meat on the grill, now let these rednecks, hooligans and cowboys kick-off your tailgate with infectious country rock songs that are sure to get all the cowgirls shaking their hips.

Listen to key tracks from today's most popular Americana albums, as measured by the Americana Music Association's weekly airplay chart.

Can't get enough country music? Listen to this regularly updated playlist of songs that have hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts since the year 2000.

Hop in your truck or ATV and have a dirty old time with these country muddin' and truckin' tunes handpicked by Colt Ford. New album 'Declaration of Independence' in stores and on iTunes now: http://www.budurl.com/ColtDOI

This one's for all the cowgirls who've been done dirty by their former cowboy. Tell him to hit the road and to watch his back 'cause a country girl with an attitude always gets her revenge.

In the late '80s and early '90s, country stars like Garth Brooks staged an unprecedented invasion on the pop charts. These days, this new batch of twangin' torch-carriers has been crashing the border from Music City to mainstream fame.

Nashville's greatest female singers, from the queens of the countrypolitan era to today's sassy and multi-dimensional female country stars.

Fans of Ms. Swift like their country music romantic and introspective, with a pop of independence and a dash of girl power. These same charms can be found in these artists from all across the music spectrum.

If you've ever worn cowboy boots with a bathing suit -- or if you think that sounds like a great idea -- these summertime country songs, both classic and contemporary, are just for you.

Jason Aldean performed his first show at 14, playing songs his father had taught him. Today, Aldean has two platinum albums under his belt, and recently swept the AMA awards, picking up 6 awards, including "Artist of The Year."

From BBQs and honky-tonks to rodeos and hoedowns, this playlist of country songs is sure to bring out the "yee haw" in you.

These contemporary country ladies who know how to party! Start your fun and sassy night out with your best gal pals with some girl power, country-style!

From easygoing to uplifting, these twangin' tunes deliver the ultimate country music morning. Now you've got just what it takes to start your day off right, country-style.

Since 1996, Trace Adkins has been one of the most popular artists in country music. This playlist includes songs by his biggest influences, closest contemporaries, indebted followers, and Trace himself.

Alt-country is country and honky-tonk music with alternative and punk rock influences. Unlike the contemporary Nashville sound, alt-country is gritty, raw, and rough around the edges.

The classic Nashville Sound -- the first wave of country's crossover into pop territory -- resulted in these modern artists who fuse traditional Nashville with current pop trends.

These are the women who wander freely through the worlds of folk, country, bluegrass, and other Americana styles, stirring up a sound that evokes an evening spent watching the sun go down on a rural back porch.

Following in the steps of George Jones and Merle Haggard, neotraditional (and "new traditional") country artists of the '80s and '90s tried to take the genre back to its roots -- and get plenty of radio play while they were at it.

Classic country drinkin' songs, from the old school (Hank Williams, Webb Pierce) to the new crew (Blake Shelton, Jerrod Niemann).

A collection of songs featured on the popular country music blog, countryandwestern.tumblr.com. Listen to a mix of good ol' guys and gals, with a sprinkle of modern cowboys and cowgirls.

Songs by all of the 2011 ACM Awards nominees, featuring the most popular country artists of the past year.

Songs by all of the 2011 CMA Award winners and performers.