From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 40s
Country Pop Hits of the 2000s
Three 2000s country pop songs that balanced honky-tonk and mainstream appeal.
In brief
Three 2000s country pop songs that balanced honky-tonk and mainstream appeal. Three 2000s country pop songs achieved chart success by blending honky-tonk and pop sounds. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Keith Urban's 'Days Go By'
Keith Urban's 2004 song 'Days Go By' balanced country guitar with pop radio production.
Faith Hill's 'The Way You Love Me'
Faith Hill's 2000 song 'The Way You Love Me' peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100 and No. 1 on Hot Country Songs.
Big & Rich's 'Comin’ To Your City'
Big & Rich's 2005 song 'Comin’ To Your City' reached No. 21 on Hot Country Songs but No. 72 on the Hot 100.
The one thing
Three 2000s country pop songs achieved chart success by blending honky-tonk and pop sounds.
