Luke Combs And Morgan Wallen Dominate The Billboard Country Charts In 2023

Two country songs topped the Billboard 100 for the first time in 40 years. It should be no surprise that they top this list of the monthly Top 40 country songs, as well. This remarkable achievement highlights the resurgence of country music in mainstream charts, signaling a shift in listener preferences and the genre's evolving landscape.

Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen are notable figures in this resurgence, with both artists contributing five songs to the Top 40 list. Their popularity is complemented by a diverse array of hits from artists like Old Dominion, Hardy, Megan Moroney, and Hailey Whitters. This eclectic mix showcases the broad appeal of country music today, drawing in fans from various backgrounds and musical tastes.

As always, this list of Top 40 country songs for July 2023 is compiled from Billboard chart data, streaming statistics, sales figures, staff opinions, and reader feedback. With country airplay data published on June 30 and sales and streaming numbers released on June 26, this list reflects the current trends and favorites among country music lovers.

New Country Songs for July 2023:

• Lainey Wilson, “Watermelon Moonshine” (Highest Debut, No. 15!)
• Morgan Wallen, “Everything I Love”
• Carly Pearce (Feat. Chris Stapleton), “We Don’t Fight Anymore”

Bubbling Under:

• Jackson Dean, “Fearless (The Echo)”
• George Birge, “Mind on You”
• Jake Owen, “On the Boat Again”

Top 5 Country Songs of July 2023:

1. Luke Combs, “Fast Car” — Combs' Tracy Chapman cover slides up one spot to take the top position on this Top 40 list. It’s quite hard to find a critic of this acoustic smash. — No. 1 SALES!

2. Morgan Wallen, “Last Night” — Wallen drops one slot as he falls on radio airplay charts. — No. 1 STREAMING, FAN VOTE!

3. Jelly Roll, “Need a Favor” — Jelly Roll’s radio single is consistently atop sales charts, and streaming numbers are now stronger than ever. Surprisingly, fan votes are holding him back.

4. Luke Combs, “Love You Anyway” — The other Luke Combs song on this list isn’t getting much love from DSPs, but fans are loving it. It’s among the best week-to-week sales songs.

5. Jordan Davis, “Next Thing You Know” — Davis' new single raced up the chart in 31 weeks. That’s lightning-fast for a ballad in 2023.

6. Bailey Zimmerman, “Religiously”
7. Megan Moroney, “Tennessee Orange”
8. Zach Bryan, “Something in the Orange”
9. Jelly Roll (Feat. Lainey Wilson), “Save Me”
10. Kane Brown, “Bury Me in Georgia”
11. Hardy, “Truck Bed”
12. Tyler Hubbard, “Dancing in the Country”
13. Thomas Rhett, “Angels Don’t Always Have Wings”
14. Justin Moore, & Priscilla Block, “You, Me & Whiskey”
15. Lainey Wilson, “Watermelon Moonshine”
16. Old Dominion, “Memory Lane”
17. Tim McGraw, “Standing Room Only”
18. Morgan Wallen, “Everything I Love”
19. Ashley McBryde, “Light on in the Kitchen”
20. Bailey Zimmerman, “Rock and a Hard Place”
21. Jon Pardi, “Your Heart or Mine”
22. Carly Pearce (Feat. Chris Stapleton), “We Don’t Fight Anymore”
23. Chayce Beckham, “23”
24. Carrie Underwood, “Out of That Truck”
25. Hailey Whitters, “Everything She Ain’t”
26. Cole Swindell, “Drinkaby”
27. Riley Green (Feat. Luke Combs), “Different ‘Round Here”
28. Conner Smith, “Creek Will Rise”
29. Brantley Gilbert (Feat. Blake Shelton and Vince Gill), “Heaven by Then”
30. Chris Young, “Looking for You”
31. Chris Janson, “All I Need Is You”
32. Gabby Barrett, “Glory Days”
33. Russell Dickerson, “God Gave Me a Girl”
34. Dylan Scott, “Can’t Have Mine”
35. Parmalee, “Girl in Mine”
36. Luke Bryan, “But I Got a Beer in My Hand”
37. Jason Aldean, “Try That in a Small Town”
38. Dustin Lynch, “Stars Like Confetti”
39. Mitchell Tenpenny, “We Got History”
40. Brothers Osborne, “Nobody’s Nobody”