Crossover Country

In the '70s, country artists began crossing over to the Top 40. Put on the songs that launched country music's unstoppable climb to the top of the pop charts.
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Curated by

Greg Torrington

Greg Torrington has years of experience in college and commercial radio. Greg was awarded Music Director of the Year at the first Canadian Music Week industry awards and is credited with breaking many prominent Canadian and international recording artists. Greg worked on projects for many of the Canada’s top artists, served on juries and talent committee. He also participated in music evaluation sessions and panels at numerous regional industry conferences across Canada. In recent years, Greg has ventured into artists consulting and personnel management. He is also a regular contributor and columnist for national music publications.

Artists

Conway Twitty
Charley Pride
Merle Haggard
Loretta Lynn
Waylon Jennings
Dolly Parton
Tammy Wynette
Johnny Cash
Ronnie Milsap
Mel Tillis

Chart

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Why Me
Kris Kristofferson
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Drinking My Baby (Off My Mind)
Eddie Rabbitt
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Six White Horses
Tommy Cash
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Country Bumpkin
Cal Smith
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Bedtime Story
Tammy Wynette
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You Were Always There
Donna Fargo
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There Must Be More To Love Than This
Jerry Lee Lewis
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I Can Help
Billy Swan
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The Devil Went Down To Georgia
The Charlie Daniels Band
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Thank God I'm A Country Boy
John Denver