From the genre's origins, love songs have played a prominent role both on the charts and in the hearts of country music fans everywhere. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

Country music continued its surge in 2024, with country and country-inspired songs proliferating the Hot 100 this year, logging more weeks at the chart's pinnacle than songs from any other genre.

In a genre that's all about "three chords and the truth," it's really no surprise that love songs are a major player in country music ... and he’s getting in the mix. But then he falls victim ...