CMT.com put together a list of some of the GREATEST country songs . . . that NEVER made it to Number One.  They chose 10 . . . and some are a total surprise . . . especially when you consider "Achy Breaky Heart" was #1 for a billion weeks. 

Here they are, in no particular order.

--"Crazy", Patsy Cline . . . peaked at #2 in 1961.  (--This IS the greatest country song of all time . . . AND it was written by Willie Nelson.)

--"God Bless The USA", Lee Greenwood . . . made it to #7 in 1984.  (--Honoring the good ole U.S. of A. at pre-game ceremonies for close to 30 years.)

--"Amarillo By Morning", George Strait . . . hit # 4 in 1983.  (--Just a flat-out terrific country song.  Fiddles, cowboys . . . Texas.)

--"Blue", LeAnn Rimes . . . peaked at  #10 in 1996.  (--Wow, I would have sworn this topped the country charts.  I need to stop swearing.)

--"Family Tradition", Hank Williams Jr. . . hit Number Four in 1979.  (--What?  This was NEVER #1?  Well, it is in every damn country bar I get kicked out of.)

--"Go Rest High On That Mountain", Vince Gill . . . reached #14 in 1995.  (--Not one of my favorites . . . but it features Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs, so what do I know.)

--"Independence Day", Martina McBride . . . made it to #12 in 1994.  (--Anthemic, powerful . . . and the best set of pipes in country.  Girl power!)

--"Coat Of Many Colors", Dolly Parton . . . reached #4 in 1971.  (--Dolly calls it her favorite.  Your mom probably likes it too.)

--"Love Can Build a Bridge", The Judds . . . peaked at Number Five in 1991.  (--Co-written by Naomi Judd . . . and chosen as 1995's official "Comic Relief" single.)

--"Delta Dawn", Tanya Tucker . . . made it to #6 in 1972.  (--I don't think this should be on CMT's list . . . mostly because it was a HUGE hit for the great Helen Reddy.)