Spoiler alert: Beyoncé does not have the No. 1 song on the April 2024 Top 40 Country Songs list, but “Texas Hold ‘Em” comes close.
Morgan Wallen‘s collaboration with Eric Church nudges the song from Cowboy Carter. Behind this duo is a refreshingly dynamic mix of artists and styles.
Four women make a Top 10 that collectively features rock, hip-hop, steel guitar and pop-country.
Related: See the Top 40 Country Songs of 2023
New songs from Zac Brown Band and Tim McGraw crack this month’s Top 40 for the first time, but a newcomer named Dasha out-anks these two power players. Click on any link below to listen.
As always, the April 2024 list of the Top 40 country songs is equal parts airplay, sales and streaming charts, plus fan ratings. Staff opinion breaks any ties.
New Country Songs for April 2024:
- Dasha, “Austin” (10)
- Zac Brown Band, “Tie Up” (23)
- Tim McGraw, “One Bad Habit” (32)
Bubbling Under:
- George Birge, “Cowboy Songs”
- Chris Janson, “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get”
- Riley Green, “Damn Good Day to Leave”
Top 5 Country Songs of April 2024:
1. Morgan Wallen (Feat. Eric Church), “Man Made a Bar” (+10) — Morgan Wallen’s newest radio single takes a huge jump to hit No. 1.
2. Beyonce, “Texas Hold ‘Em” (+2) — Strong sales and streaming numbers bolster “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Radio airplay has leveled off, but Beyonce still has the No. 1 song on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. — NO. 1 SALES!
3. Lainey Wilson, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” (-) — Lainey Wilson is storming up the chart with “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” It’s among the top sales songs this month.
4. Hardy, “Truck Bed” (+3) — Hardy hit No. 1 on the airplay charts already, so you’re likely to hear less of “Truck Bed” on the radio. Strong streaming numbers keep it high on our list.
5. Chayce Beckham, “23” (+12) — American Idol winner Chayce Beckham had a great month with “23” jumping over songs to hit No. 1 airplay to begin April. — NEW BAD FOR ME ALBUM OUT APRIL 5!
The Rest of This Month’s Top 40:
6. Jordan Davis, “Tucson Too Late” (+6)
7. Kenny Chesney, “Take Her Home” (+7)
8. Jelly Roll, “Halfway to Hell” (+5)
9. Ashley Cooke, “Your Place” (+1)
10. Dasha, “Austin”
11. Bailey Zimmerman, “Where It Ends” (+7)
12. Parker McCollum, “Burn It Down” (-4)
13. Megan Moroney, “I’m Not Pretty” (+11)
14. Sam Hunt, “Outskirts” (+9) — NEW LOCKED UP EP OUT APRIL 5!
15. Tyler Hubbard, “Back Then Right Now” (+1) — NEW STRONG ALBUM OUT APRIL 12!
16. Bryan Martin, “We Ride” (+10)
17. Warren Zeiders, “Pretty Little Poison” (-8)
18. Scotty McCreery, “Cab in a Solo” (+4)
19. Chris Young, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” (+1)
20. Dustin Lynch Feat. Jelly Roll, “Chevrolet”
21. Nate Smith, “Bulletproof” (-) — NEW THROUGH THE SMOKE EP COMING APRIL 5!
22. Jason Aldean, “Let Your Boys Be Country” (+11)
23. Zac Brown Band, “Tie Up”
24. Carly Pearce (Feat. Chris Stapleton), “We Don’t Fight Anymore” (-5)
25. Jackson Dean, “Fearless” (+2)
26. Garth Brooks & Ronnie Dunn, “Rodeo Man” (+9)
27. Keith Urban, “Messed Up as Me” (+13)
28. Carrie Underwood, “Out of That Truck” (+6)
29. Old Dominion, & Megan Moroney, “Can’t Break Up Now” (+3)
30. Zach Top, “Sounds Like the Radio” (-5) — NEW COLD BEER & COUNTRY MUSIC OUT APRIL 5!
31. Justin Moore, “This Is My Dirt” (+5)
32. Tim McGraw, “One Bad Habit”
33. Cody Johnson, “Dirt Cheap”
34. Chase Matthew, “Love You Again” (-4)
35. Jon Pardi & Luke Bryan, “Cowboys and Plowboys” (+4)
36. Dan + Shay, “Bigger Houses”
37. Parmalee, “Gonna Love You” (+1)
38. Dillon Carmichael, “Drinkin’ Problems” (+1)
39. Brett Young, “Dance With You”
40. Dierks Bentley, “American Girl”
The 40 Most-Played Country Songs of the Last 50 Years
Country music has come a long way in the last 50 years. Its popularity has continued to trend upward in the mainstream, and it doesn’t look like it will be stopping anytime soon — it’s more listened-to than ever! Check out a list of the Top 40 most-played country songs of the last 50 years, and see if your favorite artist has a hit here.
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