Jamey Johnson is one of the most highly regarded and well-liked country musicians of his time. Here is a fan-compiled list of the five best Jamey Johnson songs.
No. 5: High Cost of Living
One of his darker numbers, “High Cost of Living” is both profound and catchy. Rolling Stone ranked it on their list of the top 40 songs of 2008, and it earned Johnson a Grammy nomination.
No. 4: Stars in Alabama
An ode to his home, “Stars in Alabama” incites nostalgia even for people who have never been there. The song was co-written with Teddy Gentry and was inspired by Johnson’s own mother.
No. 3: Dreaming My Dreams With You
Johnson’s rendition of Waylon Jennings’ classic is beyond stellar — soulful, smooth, traditional, and unmistakably country.
No. 2: Macon
Though never released as a single, it has all the characteristics of one. The song centers on the story of a man trying to get home to where his true love is.
No. 1: In Color
Would you expect anything other than “In Color” in the number one spot? Not only Johnson’s most popular song, it has a rich story behind it and inspires notes of nostalgia unmatched by any other artist in the industry.