Country music's 50 best love songs include the legends — Glen Campbell, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn and Keith Whitley — and new country crooners like Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay and more. These are the best and most popular country love songs, ranked for 2026.

“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard charts in April 1987, adding another milestone to Aretha Franklin’s legendary career, which included 18 Grammy wins. The song also earned George Michael his first Grammy, taking home Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 30th annual awards.

As another Valentine's Daycomes and goes, an age-old question remains: what is the greatest love song of all time? A topic that has spent many decades under debate, the title of "ultimate" may never be agreed upon.

It's about that time of the year. With Valentine's Day in just two days (and on a Saturday nonetheless), I'd hope you have all your plans for you and that special someone in your life set in stone by now.

Here are 11 of the best love songs by some of the biggest bands in heavy metal. Metal bands aren't always known for their ability to be touchy feely, but on more than one occasion, heavy metal has shown that it can not only be downright sentimental, but in the business of writing memorable love songs.

Presley and The Jordanaires released the song in late 1961. It reached No. 2 on Billboard in February 1962, and the tune would remain on the charts for 14 weeks.

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, Parade,

Valentine's Day playlists may traditionally be dominated by R&B jams and cheesy pop ballads, but rock fans know there are other — way better — options, which is why we've assembled 22 of our favorite pop-punk and emo love songs. It's a mix of beloved hits, heartfelt one-hit wonders and lesser-known gems.

Carole King recruited a friend, James Taylor, to play acoustic guitar on "You've Got a Friend" from 1971's Tapestry. Just a few months later, Taylor recorded the song for his own 1971 album, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, and for that he recruited another friend: Joni Mitchell on backing vocals.

Bob Dylan wrote several love songs but none more profound than Ballad In Plaid D and The Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands.