And I thought 2019 was “a weird year for country music”…
Like everything else in 2020, Nashville’s output this year has been all over the map: Some good stuff, some bad stuff, and a lot of songs piling up in the mushy middle. Only a few songs, however, can sit at the bottom of the barrel, and we’ve got yet another “strong” crop of losers this year. Whether it be hopping on a careless trend like the Cobronavirus movement, trafficking in antiquated/annoying stereotypes, or simply not putting enough effort into their craft, a few tracks have stood out for being just plain awful, even in a year where police brutality, governmental incompetence, racial injustice, and a global pandemic have pushed the definition of awfulness to a new low.
I don’t want to waste any more words on these songs than I have to, so I’ll stop monologuing. These are the worst tracks I’ve heard in 2020 thus far.
Dishonorable Mentions:
- Brad Paisley, “No I In Beer” (5/10)
- Lady A, “Champagne Night” (5/10)
- Adam Doleac, “Famous” (4/10)
- Tyler Farr, “Only Truck In Town” (4/10)
- HARDY ft. Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, “One Beer” (4/10)
#10: Kane Brown, “Cool Again” (4/10)
#9: Brothers Osborne, “All Night” (4/10)
#8: Niko Moon, “GOOD TIME” (4/10)
#7: Morgan Wallen, “More Than My Hometown” (4/10)
#6: Parker McCollum, “Pretty Heart” (4/10)
#5: Dustin Lynch, “Momma’s House” (4/10)
#4: Lee Brice, “One Of Them Girls” (4/10)
#3: Tucker Beathard, “You Would Think” (3/10)
#2: Florida Georgia Line, “I Love My Country” (2/10)
#1: Little Big Town, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” (2/10)