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We're I to assemble a Country Love "Mix Tape" (or disc, or playlist) there'd be songs on it from many different eras. After all, my love affair with Country Music started back in high school. My list would include some Alabama (Love In The First Degree), Ronnie Milsap (What A Difference You've Made In My Life), and Vince Gill (Look At Us), I'd have to add some George Strait (I Cross My Heart), Kathy Mattea (Where've You Been) and Clint Black (Something That We Do). No list would be complete without Garth Brooks (If Tomorrow Never Comes). I'd have some fun numbers like "Stuck Like Glue" from Sugarland. Brad Paisley sure can sing a love song (My Favorite Memory, Then or She's Everything). More recently a couple of fellows, Dan + Shay, have given us "Shameless" and "Glad You Exist". Ingrid Andress' hit "More Hearts Than Mine" still brings a tear. Allison Krauss can still make me melt with "When You Say Nothing At All".
I'm a romantic at heart. Some call me a mush! I don't mind. So, here we go with my Country Love Top Ten for this Valentine's Day. Feel free to start with this list and customize to your own tastes to set the mood for your Valentine's dinner. (It's so hard to narrow down to just 10!)
My favorite memory - Brad Paisley
It’s your love - Tim & Faith
I cross my heart - George Strait
Something that we do – Clint Black
Bless the broken road - Rascal Flatts
Forever and Ever Amen - Randy Travis
I’ll still be loving you - Restless Heart
Glad you exist - Dan + Shay
Keeper of the stars - Tracy Byrd
Where’ve you been - Kathy Mattea