Country Music in the 1990s was quite the popular time, with big acts like Alan Jackson, George Strait and Garth Brooks. It also was where the term "hat act" was first used, in reference to the many country artists that were springing up that wore cowboy hats. I've combed through several resources of songs that were Number One hits in the 1990s, and picked 20 of my favorites.
20. "Livin' On Love" - Alan Jackson
Arista Nashville
In "Livin' On Love," Alan Jackson tells the story of two people with not much money, but what they do have is an abundance of love.
Romantic Lyric:
"Two young people without a thing, say some vows and spread their wings. Settle down with just what they need, livin' on love."
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From the Album Greatest Hits Collection
19. "The Heart Won't Lie" - Reba McEntire & Vince Gill
Reba McEntire and Vince Gill sing about a love affair that the couple try to keep a secret from everyone else, in "The Heart Won't Lie."
Romantic Lyric:
"You try to live your life from day to day. But seeing you across the room tonight just gives me away."
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From Reba McEntire's Album Number Ones
18. "Thinkin' About You" - Trisha Yearwood
MCA Nashville
Trisha Yearwood sings about a woman who is obsessed with thoughts about her man. Throughout the day, no matter what she's doing, she finds her thoughts drift to him, in "Thinkin' About You."
Romantic Lyric:
"The look in your eyes when you smile that way. The sound of your voice sayin' my name. I've been thinkin' about you."
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From the Album Love Songs
17. "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing" - Trace Adkins
Capitol Nashville
In "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing," Trace Adkins sings about a love that doesn't require deep thoughts. It's all chemistry between the couple that doesn't require any analysis.
Romantic Lyric:
"Forget mathematical equations. Self help psychology. Gray matter don't matter much darlin', when it's gettin' down to you and me."
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From the Album Dreamin' Out Loud
16. "To Be Loved By You" - Wynonna
Curb Records
Wynonna sings about a love that is unstoppable. She sings that she'll climb mountains to be loved by her man in "To Be Loved By You."
Romantic Lyric:
"Should every star in the sky go out. Just keep your faith alive. We were meant to be. This is destiny. It cannot be denied."
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From the Album Collection
15. "Look Heart, No Hands" - Randy Travis
Rhino
Randy Travis sings about being free in love, and able to go into the relationship without any safety nets in case things don't work out in "Look Heart, No Hands."
Romantic Lyric:
"No chains, no strings, no fences, no walls. No net, just you, to catch me when I fall. Look heart, no hands."
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From the Album The Very Best of Randy Travis
14. "Your Love Amazes Me" - John Berry
Clear Sky Records
John Berry compares the love he has for his lady to the seven wonders of the world, sunsets, rainbows, diamonds and pearls, saying that they pale in comparison to their love, in "Your Love Amazes Me."
Romantic Lyric:
"I've seen the seven wonders of the world. I've seen the beauty of diamonds and pearls. But they mean nothing baby. Your love amazes me."
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From the Album Hits
13. "She's Got It All" - Kenny Chesney
BNA Nashville
Kenny Chesney sings about the perfect girl. She's everything that he could have dreamed of, and "She's Got It All."
Romantic Lyric:
"She’s got it all my heart my soul my wishes. All of my love my hugs my kisses. Everything that means anything at all."
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From the Album I Will Stand
12. "Love, Me" - Collin Ray
Legacy Recordings
Collin Raye sings a song about his grandmother and grandfather's courtship, and how his grandmother's parents didn't like his grandfather, in "Love, Me."
Romantic Lyric:
"If you get there before I do, don't give up on me. I'll meet you when my chores are through; I don't know how long I'll be. But I'm not gonna let you down, darling wait and see. And between now and then, till I see you again, I'll be loving you. Love, me."
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From the Album Love Songs
11. "Carrying Your Love With Me" - George Strait
MCA Nashville
In "Carrying Your Love With Me," George Strait sings a song of a man who carries his lady's love with him wherever he goes. He tells her that whenever he's gone, he's counting the minutes until he can be back in her arms.
Romantic Lyric:
"On a lonely highway, stuck out in the rain. Darlin' all I have to do is speak your name. The clouds roll back and the waters part. The sun starts shining in my heart for you."
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From the Album Carrying Your Love With Me