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Christie Leigh blends pop hooks and country rap in bid for crossover breakthrough

The Florida singer-songwriter builds a sound that blends infectious pop hooks with Southern-tinged beats and unapologetic ...
American Songwriter

How Johnny Lee Parlayed a Steady Gig Into a Massive Country Crossover Hit in 1980

The 'Urban Cowboy' soundtrack made country chic again. And Johnny Lee rode that wave with the huge hit "Lookin' For Love".
Taste of Country

21 Sad Country Songs That Were Huge Crossover Hits, Ranked [List]

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Rogers and Luke Combs are just a few of the country artists who have proved that sad ...
American Songwriter

4 Country Songs From the 2000s That Were Also Big Crossover Hits

When Martina McBride released “This One’s For The Girls” in 2003, she had already had two hits at pop radio, with “I Love You” and “There You Are”. But “This One’s For The Girls”, on her Martina album ...
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1997 Pop-Country Smash Just Named the 'Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs by Women'

"How Do I Live" is one of the most successful pop-country crossover hits of the 1990s. Now, the LeAnn Rimes hit is adding one more accolade to its resume: the song has been named Billboard’s Greatest ...