Retro 10 – 2000s Editions – 05/21/2025
Top 10 Country Music Songs, Week of May 21, 2005
1. Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles – Who Says You Can’t Go Home
2. Toby Keith – As Good As I Once Was
3. Carrie Underwood – Jesus, Take the Wheel
4. Keith Urban – Making Memories Of Us
5. Trace Adkins – Honky Tonk Badonkadonk
6. Dierks Bentley – Come A Little Closer
7. Faith Hill – Mississippi Girl
8. Rascal Flatts – Fast Cars And Freedom
9. Keith Urban – Tonight I Wanna Cry
10. Darryl Worley – Awful, Beautiful Life
Significant highlights:
This chart reflects a pivotal moment in country music, with crossover collaborations like Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles topping the list and established stars such as Toby Keith, Faith Hill, and Keith Urban dominating the airwaves. Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel” marked her breakout into country stardom, while Trace Adkins’ “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” showcased the genre’s playful side. The diversity of artists and styles in this top 10 illustrates the broad appeal and evolving sound of country music in 2005.