Bebe Rexha’s ‘Meant to Be’ + 10 Other Pop Country Essentials

Crossover hits have a rich history on the mainstream charts, but right now, pop country is on a hot streak. Bebe Rexha's "Meant to Be," her western team-up with feature champs Florida Georgia Line, is currently sitting among the Billboard Hot 100's top three, while "The Middle" — featuring country breakout Maren Morris — is a just a flew slots down at No. 5.

So, if you're hooked on Bebe's new sound and looking for more pop-co singles to tack onto your playlist, check out 10 other must-hear tracks below.

1
Zedd, Marren Morris, and Grey, "The Middle"
This electro-driven radio bop comes with a rip-roaring hook courtesy of country darling Maren Morris.
2
Hailee Steinfeld and Alesso, "Let Me Go" featuring Florida Georgia Line and Andrew Watt
Hailee Steinfeld's "Let Me Go" is a prime example of modern pop-co, melding reach-for-the-rafters production with a down-south edge.
3
Beyoncé, "Daddy Lessons" featuring Dixie Chicks
Queen B took this Lemonade gem from Americana stomper to all-out country jam with a feature from the legendary Dixie Chicks.
4
Lady Gaga, "A-YO"
One of the highlights from Lady Gag's country detour, Joanne, "A-YO" tops funk rock instrumentals with subtle twang.
5
Avicii, "Wake Me Up"
Much of pop-co's current momentum can be traced back to Avicii, whose genre-clashing "Wake Me Up" helped plant the seed for crossover success.
6
Darius Rucker, "Wagon Wheel"
Though one of the most true-to-country entires on this list, Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" cover was near inescapable in 2013.
7
Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean, "Don't You Wanna Stay"
Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean were way ahead of the curve with "Don't You Wanna Stay," a 2010 pop-co power ballad.
8
The Band Perry, "If I Die Young"
The Band Perry's sleepy, string-accented lullaby helped push them into the mainstream, leaping to No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
9
Taylor Swift, "Love Story"
Taylor Swift set her Top 40 takeover into motion with 2008's "Love Story," a sweeping, pastoral serenade with major radio appeal.
10
Carrie Underwood, "Before He Cheats"
This barroom kiss-off to a straying ex remains one of Underwood's most well-known hits to date.