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In his personal life and in his music, Strait is a man who knows a thing or two about consistency and commitment.

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Country artists have a reputation for penning lyrics that tell tough stories, but one of the hardest things that some stars have to go through isn't always covered in the biggest hits: band breakups.

What if another country star were to fill one of the coaching spots?

Need a romantic ballad to put you in the mood? Looking for just the right hit to crank up the heat? From sultry slow-burns to five-alarm infernos, there's a sexy country song for every situation.

From heart-tugging ballads to tunes that make their listeners want to dance, the best country songs of the 2010s make us proud -- really proud -- to be fans of country music.

From seasoned legends to tween newcomers, the country music pool diversified hugely in the first decade of the 2000s -- not only in demographics but also in sound.

On July 29, 1989, McEntire earned her 13th No. 1 single with "Cathy's Clown," which was originally recorded by the Everly Brothers.

Whether she's making us laugh on TV, gracing the Broadway stage or designing her own clothing line, McEntire does everything with down-home wit and style.

On Feb. 16, 2010, Lambert earned a gold record.

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