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Getting Into Country: Songs to Start With

Six country classics from Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and more.

November 14, 2026 · 1 min read

New to country music, or just want the essentials? These six songs from some of the genre’s biggest names are a perfect place to start. Each one is a classic, and each one is a tap away on Coast Music Stream.

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    JoleneDolly Parton · 1973

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    Mama TriedMerle Haggard · 1968

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    Coal Miner's Daughter (Recitation)Loretta Lynn · 1970

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    He Stopped Loving Her TodayGeorge Jones · 1980

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    On the Road AgainWillie Nelson · 1980

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    Man! I Feel Like A Woman!Shania Twain · 1997

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Want something newer? Today’s country artists fill the New Releases list every week, and the Country genre page has much more to explore.

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