This Country Classic Was Just Named the Most Popular Song on Country Radio of the Past 20 Years

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“WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Zac Brown Band performs on the main stage during the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at The Ellipse on June 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Zac Brown Band landed the most popular country radio song of the past 20 years, beating hits from Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, and ”As reported by American Songwriter