Spotify recently named 2024 “The Year of the Cowgirl,” and if you’re looking to celebrate, there’s only one genre to reach for: Country music.
Below, Taste of Country has compiled the ultimate playlist of country songs about loving, losing and being cowgirls. You’ll find newer selections here — like Beyoncé‘s “Texas Hold ‘Em” and Morgan Wallen‘s “Cowgirls,” two of the songs that made the search term so trendy this year.
But that’s just the beginning. Cowgirl music has always been a staple of the country genre, and here, you’ll find cowgirl songs of all description and era.
Certified rodeo stars like Cody Johnson and Chris LeDoux are featured here, as are acts like Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson, two of country music’s most prominent cowgirl-leaning singers. Plus, find one cowgirl song that dates all the way back to the 1940s!
Scroll through the list below to curate your perfect “Year of the Cowgirl” playlist.
Carena Liptak is an Associate Editor and staff writer at Taste of Country. She specializes in breaking country music news, interviews and lists. In particular, she’s got a soft spot for sad songs — check out her roundup of the 50 Saddest Country Songs of All Time!
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