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Here Are The Top 40 Country Songs for January 2022 You Need To Check Out

Top 40 country songs for January
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Chances are great that one of the tracks on this list of the top 40 country songs of January 2022 will turn out to be the most played country song this year. Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs are giving us tunes that will surely get stuck in our heads for a little while – or perhaps the rest of the year.

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Of course, there’s Walker Hayes, who’s keeping the top spot nice and strong for several months already, with his infectious hit “Fancy Like.” There’s also Taylor Swift, who scores hits both in the country and pop radio charts just days after her new album was released.

RELATED: Top 100 Country Songs Chart – 2022

Still, brand-new ones from Morgan Wallen to Kane Brown to Brett Eldredge are graciously entering the monthly list. Check out below if your favorite songs made it.

1. Fancy Like by Walker Hayes

The irresistible song about Applebee’s, Wendy’s frostys, and cheap date nights continue blazing up the charts after its popularity has soared thanks to a viral TikTok video of Hayes and his daughter Lela doing a choreographed dance to the song, “Fancy Like.”

2. Thinking ‘Bout You by Dustin Lynch Featuring Lauren Alaina or Mackenzie Porter

After noticing the massive reaction the country ballad was gaining during his concerts, Dustin Lynch decided to breathe a new life to the song “Thinking ‘Bout You.” And there’s no better way to do that than get Mackenzie Porter on board – the result is just breathtaking.

3. Buy Dirt by Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan

Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan receiving a CMA Awards nomination for their collaboration of “Buy Dirt” came as no surprise. You’ll instantly get hooked on its overall message once you’ll listen to it.

4. If I Didn’t Love You by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood

Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood’s fiery new duet, “If I Didn’t Love You,” is also racing to the top of the charts as the two powerhouses perfectly capture the strain of a problematic relationship.

5. You Should Probably Leave by Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton’s bluesy, rootsy sensibilities on “You Should Probably Leave” never fail to capture the country radio. Plus, the storytelling that comes with a surprise twist towards the end in the lyrics is just incredible.

6. Pick Out A Christmas Tree by Dan + Shay

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It’s not difficult to imagine that in years to come, the Christmas season will immediately begin the moment we’ll hear Dan + Shay’s “Pick Out A Christmas Tree.” Our favorite duo is bringing the Christmas cheer flawlessly.

7. Whiskey and Rain by Michael Ray

We’ve got another classic tear-in-your-beer breakup anthem in town! It’s the perfect song to drown your sorrows while the rain heavily pours for you. 

8. Sand in My Boots by Morgan Wallen

The nostalgic ballad about lost love is putting Morgan Wallen on top of the world again. It quickly captures country fans’ hearts with its believable conversation that begins with two people meeting in the first verse only to end up with the man being ghosted at the bridge.

9. All Too Well (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift

The extended version of Taylor Swift’s greatest song blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. “All Too Well” comes with a dramatic and moving short film that definitely brought to light a specific emotional response in people who remember the song coming out during their teens.

10. One Mississippi by Kane Brown

Kane Brown counts down the moments until the next heartbreak in “One Mississippi.” The song is indeed on a roller-coaster of love.

11. Cold as You by Luke Combs

Meanwhile, Luke Combs is serving an ice-cold breakup song with “Cold as You,” which icy lyrics are a 100-proof country-rock sound.

12. ‘Til You Can’t by Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson’s ability to sing your hat off is on full display as he inspires listeners to make the best out of the time you spend with loved ones while they’re still around.

13. To Be Loved by You by Parker McCollum

Parker McCollum may just be a newcomer, but he’s proving he’s capable of bringing a fresh spin on an old-school country theme with “To Be Loved By You.” McCollum definitely added some edge to a done-me-wrong ballad.

14. Freedom Was a Highway by Jimmie Allen & Brad Paisley

Country stars Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley teamed up to give us the express lane to a joyful nostalgia on their duet, “Freedom Was a Highway.” The song is featured on Allen’s latest album, Bettie James Gold Edition.

15. Tequila Little Time by Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi wrote this flirty, uptempo song with Rhett Akins and Luke Laird. But what’s even cooler is that Pardi jetted down to the Flora-Bama for its music video.

Here Are Some More Hits To Complete Top 40 Country Songs for January 2022

  1. Heart On Fire by Eric Church
  2. Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) by Elle King & Miranda Lambert
  3. Half of My Hometown by Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney
  4. Doin’ This by Luke Combs
  5. Beers on Me by Dierks Bentley, Breland & HARDY
  6. 23 by Sam Hunt
  7. Come Back As A Country Boy by Blake Shelton
  8. Never Wanted to Be That Girl by Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde
  9. Home Sweet by Russell Dickerson
  10. AA by Walker Hayes
  11. Give Heaven Some Hell by Hardy
  12. I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift Featuring Chris Stapleton
  13. Never Say Never by Cole Swindell/Lainey Wilson
  14. If I Was A Cowboy by Miranda Lambert
  15. U Gurl by Walker Hayes
  16. Slow Down Summer by Thomas Rhett
  17. Ride the Lightning (717 Tapes) by Warren Zeiders
  18. Officially Christmas by Dan + Shay
  19. It’s ‘Cause I Am by Callista Clark
  20. Take My Name by Parmalee
  21. Truth About You by Mitchell Tenpenny
  22. Wild Hearts by Keith Urban
  23. Getting Over Him by Lauren Alaina Duet With Jon Pardi
  24. Steal My Love by Dan + Sha
  25. Best Thing Since Backroads by Jake Owen

So, which do you think will soon be your favorite song of the year among the Top 40 country songs of January 2022?

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