Having a hit country single is a dream come true for most country artists. But some songs are so good, they also have crossover success. These three hit country songs also became massive pop hits.

Using Billboard's Hot Country Songs charts, Stacker identified the most popular song of each year by selecting those that held the top spot the longest.

A great country song is one that tells a complete story in about three minutes, whether it's about heartache, joy, rebellion, or just everyday life. These are the tracks that didn't just climb the ...