#7 - Deana Carter – Strawberry Wine - 1996
It's a song that defined a brand new generation of country listeners. It was a major hit song on the Country charts and far beyond. This was a perfect generational anthem as can be written and It spoke directly to the new fans we had and the older ones too. Everyone has a story to tell and remembers the pivotal moments in life, and this dares to share them in song. Deana Carter was the perfect artist for this remarkable song and she sings it with grit, honesty and you can hear the mixed feelings of regret and fondness all at the same time. I remember the first time I played this song on the air at WPCV in Lakeland, Florida doing the morning show and saying to my on air partner Tom O'Brien, "This is a total smash hit song!" This has stood the ultimate test in our format and that is the test of time. With Country, as it's always evolving from traditional to pop country to Bro Country, back to regular country, rock country, Coffee House Country, and so on, this song still gets played and still gets turned way up on radios all over the country when it's on. Award winning, directly immitated, and loved, this is the definition of a hit major hit song. A story telling gem!
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