Country music's 50 best love songs include the legends — Glen Campbell, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn and Keith Whitley — and new country crooners like Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay and more. These are the best and most popular country love songs, ranked for 2026.

Carole King recruited a friend, James Taylor, to play acoustic guitar on "You've Got a Friend" from 1971's Tapestry. Just a few months later, Taylor recorded the song for his own 1971 album, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, and for that he recruited another friend: Joni Mitchell on backing vocals.

These romantic lyrics put poetry to song.

Releasing their first love song since "Wondering Why" during Valentine's week. The Red Clay Strays have done it again, capturing the gravity of what love can mean with their brand new single "If I Didn't Know You.

Country fans in need of something modern and romantic this Valentine's Day will find their song on this list of country music best love songs from the last 26 years.

Discover the passionate and unforgettable love songs from the 1970s that continue to sweep listeners off their feet.

It's love month, and Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. And while I normally blare sad country songs that make me happy through my headphones during the day, this week in particular, I like to switch it up and remind myself that there are some beautiful love songs out there.

MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs that have been the soundtrack to your relationships. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU") OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN: (Singing) I love you. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "CAN'T HELP FALLING ...

Love is a common theme in Disney movies, and some of the iconic songs feature the word. Just how well do you know the titles?

Love songs can come in many different forms, and tracks like "Something" and "Layla" are among the most enduring in classic rock history!