2018: Top5 country/americana songs (Rolling Stone)

Country music addressed a number of tough topics this year: addiction, failed marriages, the passage of time and disillusionment in our leaders, among them. And while those songs excelled because of their sharp lyricism, thoughtful arrangements and stellar production, or a combination of all three, at their core they reminded us that we’re all in this together. 
Here’s  the top5 tracks that gave us reason to reflect, reconsider and celebrate existence in 2018.

#5 Kacey Musgraves - "Space Cowboy"

#4 Ashley McBryde - "American Scandal"

#3 Pistol Annies - “Best Years of My Life” 

#2 John Prine - "Summer's End"

#1 Courtney Marie Andrews - “May Your Kindness Remain”