10 ’80s Country Ballads That Still Hit Hard Today — Can You Guess #1?

#AnneMurray #KennyRogers #willienelson 10 ’80s Country Ballads That Still Hit Hard Today — Can You Guess #1? Some of the greatest 80s Country Ballads came surprisingly close to never happening. One singer reportedly thought his song was simply too dark... too sad to become a hit. He recorded it anyway — and what happened next helped create one of the most celebrated country recordings ever made. In this countdown, we revisit 10 unforgettable country ballads that helped define the 1980s. Songs about love, regret, devotion, heartbreak... and memories that seem to mean even more as the years pass. From George Jones and Randy Travis to Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Anne Murray, Johnny Lee, and Ray Charles... these are the songs you remember, along with some of the stories you may never have heard. Stay with us until NUMBER 1... because once you know the story behind that final song, you may never hear it quite the same way again. #80sCountry #80sCountryMusic #CountryBallads #ClassicCountry #OldCountryMusic #CountryLegends #GoldenVinylRewind