Top 10 Country Cover Songs That Were Bigger Than the Original

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We made a game! Check out Terrible Influence, the board game. Co-created by us, and now available to order: https://wmojo.com/41NTFNu Some songs are so iconic that only a country legend can send them to another level. Join us as we count down the classic tunes that found a whole new audience after getting the country treatment. Our list includes unforgettable takes on songs like “Hurt,” “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Wagon Wheel,” and more! From Johnny Cash’s haunting reinvention to Chris Stapleton’s breakout version of “Tennessee Whiskey,” these covers left the originals in the dust. Which country cover do you think became the definitive version? Let us know in the comments below! WATCH our 24/7 Livestream to binge the best of MsMojo! https://wmojo.com/msmojo_livestream FOLLOW all of our socials for more lists, videos, and articles! https://linkin.bio/msmojo/ MsMojo is a leading producer of queen-sized lists and thought-provoking essays on Film, TV, Celebrity, Music, & more.

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