"Coat of Many Colors" was a song written by Dolly Parton in 1969. It shares the story of a coat made of rags that was sewn together with the love of her mother. She wore the coat to school only to be teased by the children. The coat instilled a feeling of being rich with love even though her family was poor. Dolly recorded this song in October 1971.
In 2012 it was added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
2. "Stand by Your Man"
Answer: Tammy Wynette
Co-written by Tammy Wynette and Billy Sherrill, "Stand By Your Man" made number one on the "U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles" and number one on the "UK Singles" chart. The song stressed the ups and down of marriage, the importance of being sympathetic to a man's imperfections and always standing by their side.
3. "Redneck Woman"
Answer: Gretchen Wilson
"Redneck Woman" was co-written by Gretchen Wilson and John Rich. It was on the album named, "Here for the Party". The song is about being born and raised in the country and being proud of it. It was recorded in 2004 and reached number one on the "US Hot Country Songs Billboard".
4. "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' With Lovin' on Your Mind"
Answer: Loretta Lynn
Recorded by Loretta Lynn in 1966, this song was controversial when released. Loretta Lynn directed this song at her husband who liked to go out drinking and when he came home very late at night he expected Loretta to be intimate. Hence the name, "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' With Lovin' on Your Mind". It reached number one on the "U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles" in 1967.
5. "Any Man of Mine"
Answer: Shania Twain
"Any Man of Mine" was recorded in 1994. It was released as a single and made number one on the Canadian Country Music Awards. This songs meaning states that any man of Shania's, needs to only have eyes for her and love her even if she puts on a little weight or accidentally burns his dinner.
6. "Gunpowder & Lead"
Answer: Miranda Lambert
Written by Miranda Lambert and Heather Little, "Gunpowder and Lead was recorded in 2007. It made number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song lyrics tell a story about exacting revenge on an a man who abused his wife after he gets out of jail. It was Miranda's very first platinum single.
7. 'Walkin' After Midnight'
Answer: Patsy Cline
'Walkin' After Midnight' relates the story of a woman who lost her lover. She hopes to find him out walking under the moon as they used to do together. It was written by Alan Block, Donn Hecht. It seized number two on the "Billboard country music chart".
8. "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden"
Answer: Lynn Anderson
"I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" was written by Joe South and recorded by Lynn Anderson in 1970. The song talks about taking the good with the bad things in life and stressing that there will be hard times once in a while but have fun when it's good. It made number one on the "US Hot Country Songs Billboard" in 1970.
9. "Breathe"
Answer: Faith Hill
"Breathe", sung by Faith Hill made number one on the "US Hot Country Songs" chart. It was written by Stephanie Bentley and Holly Lamar. The song describes the feeling of being swept up in love and the intimacy she feels with her partner.
10. "Jesus, Take the Wheel"
Answer: Carrie Underwood
This song made number one on the "US Hot Country Songs Billboard". It is a song about a young lady who decides to let Jesus take charge of her life after her car hit a icy patch on the road. She called out to him in fear and the car stops. She looked back to see if her baby was okay and realized that her child was still sleeping.
The song earned a Grammy for "Best Country Song" of the year.
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