There's no denying it: the 1970s were one of country music's best decades. Artists like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, and Loretta Lynn were all at the height of their powers, releasing songs that still manage to capture the attention of fans of all ages even today.
Flip through the slideshow for 20 essential country songs from the 1970s, and keep in mind: this decade was so packed with great music that it's almost impossible to narrow it down to the cream of the crop.
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