Country music is one of the most popular music genres to be in. Artists like Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood have all found crossover success into the mainstream music industry and the country industry continues to grow.
Award shows like the Country Music Awards and American Country Music Awards had high ratings and featured some of the biggest celebrities in the industry today.
2013 also introduced the world it an unknown country duo, Florida Georgia Line. 2013 was their year. The band had the number one hit in both pop and country music and broke record after record with their hit, "Cruise." Florida Georgia Line is the breakout artist of 2013 and fans are already on the edge of their seat for the next album from the country superstar duo.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten country songs that hit the radio airwaves this year in 2013. From Blake Shelton to Lady Antebellum country music has never been hotter or more mainstream. Going country is now the best thing an artist can do in 2013.
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10. Hunter Hayes- I Want Crazy
Kicking off the countdown is "Wanted" singer Hunter Hayes, he enjoyed much of 2013 being on the road with country music superstar Carrie Underwood. Hayes released additional tracks off of his first album, one being, "I Want Crazy," which became an instant fan favorite.
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9. Carrie Underwood- See You Again
It seems like ages ago that Carrie Underwood won American Idol, she has no settled into her place up to the throne of country music. Her album, Blown Away broke records and featured this inspiring single, "See You Again."
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8. Jason Aldean- Night Train
Jason Aldean went through a lot this past year but fans have stuck by the "Dirt Road Anthem" singer. Aldean released his latest album, Night Train back in 2012, but the singles featured off Night Train topped the charts in 2013. This was another great year for Aldean.
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7. Lady Antebellum-Downtown
Lady Antebellum had a lot to celebrate in 2013, including band member Hilary Scott giving birth to her first daughter and they released their new album, Golden which featured the smash hit, "Downtown."
The band is not slowing down though, they already have a worldwide tour planned for 2014.
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6. Darius Rucker-Wagon Wheel
The song that everyone sang, for an entire summer was "Wagon Wheel" which was covered by Darius Rucker. This song took over the radio airwaves in every genre. It became one of the biggest hits for Rucker ever and showed that classic country is just as hot in 2013 as it was years ago.
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5. Kip Moore-Hey Pretty Girl
Kip Moore will be opening up for Lady Antebellum on tour in 2014 but has a lot to celebrate in 2013. Moore had one of the biggest songs of 2013 with "Hey Pretty Girl." The music video also melted the hearts of country fans everywhere.
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4. Miranda Lambert-Mama’s Broken Heart
Miranda Lambert is no stranger to the top of the country charts and did it again with her single, "Mama's Broken Heart." Lambert proved that she is a female tour de force in country music and has no plans of slowing down.
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3. Luke Bryan- Crash My Party
Luke Bryan out did himself in 2013 with his album, Crash My Party, which became a number one country album instantly. Bryan reached a whole new level of fame in both country and the mainstream music industry with this album.
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2. Florida Georgia Line – Cruise
2013 also introduced the world it an unknown country duo, Florida Georgia Line. 2013 was their year. The band had the number one hit in both pop and country music and broke record after record with their hit, "Cruise." Florida Georgia Line is the breakout artist of 2013 and fans are already on the edge of their seat for the next album from the country superstar duo.
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1. Blake Shelton- Boy’s Round Here
At this point, everyone is joining Team Blake. Shelton has had a great 2013, including a record setting album, chart topping singles and an amazing team on NBC's The Voice. With the beautiful Miranda Lambert by his side, Shelton can do no wrong when it comes to country music. Fans new and old love Shelton for his down home country style and like able personality.
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