It's the kickoff of SUMMER 2026!

Memorial Day weekend, turn on 95.3 The Bear from Friday at 5 pm through Monday night and enjoy THE GREATEST country songs of all-time!

 

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Yes, it is hard to come up with this list each and every year, but it's also a ton of fun. We ask that you tap our app and let us know which songs should be on the list.

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In addition, we have a huge meeting with everyone on the 95.3 The Bear team, and we will spend a couple of days debating the best of all time. I guess it's actually the GOAT. Every year, it's harder and harder to put the countdown together and make everyone happy.

Is it George Jones or Dolly? Johnny Cash or Hank Williams? It's tough, but it also makes for a great weekend of the greatest country music on 95.3 The Bear.

Last year, the Top 3 looked like this:

#3 On The Road Again-Willie Nelson

#2 Crazy-Patsy Cline

#1 Jolene-Dolly Parton

 

I know that is controversial, and that's what makes it so much fun. You can listen all weekend long to the 500 greatest country songs on 95.3 The Bear.

Crazy Country Facts From the Year You Were Born

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