The 20 best duets in country music history

Bringing together the genre's finest talents has always been a country music staple. From the legendary duets between Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn to more modern collaborations between husband-and-w...
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2022-08-05T08:00:28Z
The 20 best duets in country music history, Bringing together the genre's finest talents has always been a country music staple. From the legendary duets between Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn to more modern collaborations between husband-and-wife duo Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, there's no denying...
"If You See Him/If You See Her," Reba McEntire with Brooks & Dunn, Bringing together three '90s country powerhouses, "If You See Her/If You See Him," is a quintessential break-up song. Released in 1998, the song was an instant hit, reaching #1 on what is now the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
"Jackson," Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, A #2 hit for Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1967, "Jackson" has been recorded by multiple artists, including Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, INXS, and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. But it's definitely most associated with country music's most...
"Islands In The Stream," Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Arguably the most iconic country music duet, this collaboration between Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers was a massive crossover hit in 1983. The song was #1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and was originally intended for soul singer Marvin...
"Whiskey Lullaby," Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss, This tragic tune was a sleeper hit for Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss in 2004. Despite its morose subject matter -- "Whiskey Lullaby" runs the gamut from alcoholism to love and loss -- the song was a commercial and critical hit, winning Song of...
"Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man," Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, This classic Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty duet marked the duo's third #1 on the Billboard charts and was the title track of their 1973 album. With its characteristic country twang, Cajun influences, and upbeat vocals from these...
"Golden Ring," Tammy Wynette and George Jones, This legendary duet between then-couple Tammy Wynette and George Jones was a #1 hit in 1976 and remains one of the genre's finest vocal duets. It also offered a bit of a peek inside the duo's tumultuous marriage, which ended one year prior.
"Does He Love You," Reba McEntire and Linda Davis, Reba McEntire enlisted back-up singer and incredible vocal talent Linda Davis for "Does He Love You," a dueling duet about two women arguing over the same man, in 1993. Later, Liza Minelli released her own version of the song as a duet with Patti...
"It's Your Love," Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The first single from Tim McGraw's 1997 album "Everywhere," "It's Your Love" is a seriously compelling love ballad performed by one of country's most famous couples. McGraw's wife Faith Hill joins him here on the chorus, making for incredible harmonies...
"Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson offer some solid parenting advice in "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," a catchy tune about the rough-and-tumble lives of cowboys everywhere. The classic...
"Please Don't Stop Loving Me," Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Despite the decades-long collaboration between Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me" is the legendary duo's sole #1 hit. It was released in 1974 on "Porter n' Dolly," and remains a fan favorite.
"It Ain't Me Babe," Johnny Cash and June Carter, Written by Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and June Carter weren't yet married when they recorded "It Ain't Me Babe" in 1965. The song was an immediate hit and offered a peek into the couple's romantic future. They would be married just three years later,...
"Murder on Music Row," Alan Jackson and George Strait, This lament about the creeping influence of pop music on traditional country, originally recorded by bluegrass outfit Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time in 1999, shot to fame that same year when Alan Jackson and George Strait performed...
"Til All The Lonely's Gone," Mel Tillis and Pam Tillis, In 1994, powerhouse vocalist Pam Tillis teamed up with her father and country legend in his own right Mel Tillis for "Til All The Lonely's Gone." Part ode to Hank Williams, part hymn, the song is classic country at its finest.
"Let's Make Love," Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Despite its overtly racy title and country music's general sense of conservatism, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw found crossover success with "Let's Make Love" in 2000. It wasn't a #1 hit but did earn the duo a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration...
"The Heart Won't Lie,"