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Urban Cowboy Music is a sub-genre of country music that takes its name from the movie "Urban Cowboy," which offered a popular view of modern country and western culture that offered hugely successful soundtrack featuring country stars like Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee. The Top 100 Urban Country Music Chart celebrates the fusion of traditional cowboy and honky-tonk music with somewhat polished pop sensibilities that has created the sub-genre of Urban Cowboy music. - UPDATED! The Urban Cowboy Country Music Songs & Album Chart is published daily. The Urban Cowboy chart is presented 365 times each year by CountryChart.com. During the 1980s, there was no more popular form of country music than Urban Cowboy, but the sub-genre somewhat faded in the late 1980s and mid 1990s. However, the Urban Cowboy has seen a resurgence in popularity as children who grew up with their parents listening to the music are once again rediscovering Urban Cowboy music. The Top Urban Cowboy Country...

With "Heaven On Horseback," singer-guitarist Don Edwards has created the definitive cowboy gospel album of this generation. Edwards' 14-song album is completely filled to the brim with the real-life spiritual journey of cowboys past and present in what can only be described as a career defining recording. Don Edwards is America's preeminent western musician, and he drew international acclaim after appearing with Robert Redford in "The Horse Whisperer." People who have followed Edwards know that he never fails to impress or surprise. "Heaven On Horseback" blends the old with the new. Hank Williams and Kris Kristofferson are offered along with traditional hymns like "Amazing Grace" and traditional cowboy classics. One of the best performances on the recording (and the biggest surprise) is the melancholy "Drift Along Lonely Cowboy" followed by "A Cowboy's Prayer/Dim Narrow Trail" which showcases a narration by Don...

The world's number one cowboy country singer is back with a new collection of songs that will thrill existing fans and bring in thousands of new ones, too. R.W. Hampton's "Austin To Boston" is a terrific example of an artist who is comfortable in his own skin and is not afraid to venture outside traditional country and western song selections. Every fan of cowboy country already knows that an R.W. Hampton album will have top notch production and stellar vocals, so the biggest surprise is the album's uniquely wonderful song choices. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was an inspired choice that Hampton dedicated to his wife and kids. Likewise, "Shortgrass" was written as a tribute to Hampton's son Cooper (and Cooper's best friend, Dawson) who decided to join the Marines while in high school. The two buddies have now traveled the world, and their service to the USA has been honored in perpetuity by R.W. Hampton's memorable song. R...

Michael Martin Murphey's hit album "Cowboy Songs" redefined cowboy country. Twenty years later, 2010's "Buckaroo Blue Grass II: Riding Song" proves that this cowboy's music is as relevant and vital as any country music album released in the last year. Coming off a recent Grammy nomination (Bluegrass Album Of The Year) for "Buckaroo Blue Grass," Murphey's second volume has even surpassed the high standard of excellence set by the first. The album begins with the terrific title track "Blue Sky Riding Song" which is an ambitious amalgamation of bluegrass, cowboy country and traditional country that works on all levels. "Running Gun," "Medicine Man" and "Rollin' Nowhere" continue the excellent bluegrass sound. Likewise, Murphey's traditional country roots shine on the laid-back "Backslider's Wine" which has a unique alt-country meets traditional country vibe reminiscent of the ...

Ben Gonsioroski's music is as unique as his name. With his new album "Ballads From The Heart," Gonsioroski takes listeners back to the traditional cowboy country music of years gone by that made stars of country music legends like Marty Robbins, Gene Watson and Jim Reeves. Gonsioroski was born and bred in the cowboy paradise of Montana, and he grew up enjoying classic country music. His crystal clear, athouritative country vocals are the main ingredient for the success of "Ballads From The Heart" He has a simple cowboy sincerity that pierces through the lyrics on every track, including the best song on the album titled "The Desert Flower." Ben Gonsioroski is truly a cowboy country troubadour who has carefully honed his craft  and paid attention to the smallest details. Even his album's production sound harkens back to classic country recordings. That's why Ben Gonsioroski “Ballads From The Heart” is a welcome entry into the country music mar...

  R.W. Hampton is probably the most authentic and talented cowboy country musician in the United States today. So it is really no surprise that Hampton has hit a new career high with the release of "Oklahoma...Where The West Remains: A Centennial Journey In Story And Song 1907-2007." The key to RW Hampton's amazing success on "Oklahoma... Where The West Remains" lies in his uniquely rich western voice, which is featured in richly textured songs and spoken interludes. Plus, Hampton is truly a cowboy. He's the real deal, and it shows in every lyric on this stellar album. R.W. Hampton lives and breathes the heritage of the West. Indeed, RW Hampton has created a stunning masterpiece with "Oklahoma... Where The West Remains," and this album is destined to set the standard in cowboy country for many years to come. CountryChart.com *Track Listing of songs: Where the West Remains; Intro to the Story; Where the West Remains; Before the Journey; The J...