10 Incredible Country Albums that will be turning 40 in 2025

A LEGACY OF GREAT COUNTRY MUSIC TURNS 40 YEARS OLD IN 2025

It’s amazing when you think about all the great country music that has been created over the last 40 years. Some of those songs we know all the words to, and it’s hard to believe that we’ve had the words of those songs memorized, some of us, ever since we can remember. I hope you enjoy this list of great country albums that were created in 1985, and are turning 40 years old in 2025.

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The Highwaymen/YouTube

DO YOU KNOW THE SONGS FROM THESE ALBUMS FROM THE 1980'S?

HIGHWAYMAN - Released May 6th, 1985 by: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings. The album featured the hit single ‘Highwayman,’ which reached number 1 on the US Country charts. Highwayman has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

2. WHY NOT ME - Released October 15th, 1984 by The Judds: Wynonna & the late Naomi Judd. The album reached number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.

George Strait/YouTube

3. SOMETHING SPECIAL - Released on August 29th, 1985 by the King of Country Music, George Strait. The album included George’s number-one song entitled, ‘The Chair.’ The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Reba McEntire/YouTube

4. WHOEVER’S IN NEW ENGLAND - Release by Reba McEntire in 1985, with the title track also being her hit single. The album was certified Platinum.

Alabama/YouTube

5. 40-HOUR WEEK - There was nothing like seeing Alabama in concert in 1985. This album featured hits including ‘There’s No Way,’ and “40-Hour Week (For a Livin)’ and was certified Platinum.

Ronnie Milsap/YouTube

6. LOST IN THE 50’S TONIGHT - Ronnie Milsap was blowing us away with his amazing voice and memorable lyrics. This album was certified GOLD.

Willie Nelson/YouTube

7. PARTNERS - Willie Nelson, featuring Julio Iglesias. This album contained their big hit “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before,’ was certified Gold.

Where Can You Find It But Here/YouTube

8. RABBITT TRAX - Eddie Rabbit's songs were being featured in hit movies, and his catchy songs caught us all by the tail. This album was certified Gold and featured ‘Both To Each Other (Friends and Lovers).

Randy Travis/YouTube

9. STORMS OF LIFE - Randy Travis released this album in 1985, and it featured his hit song ‘On the Other Hand.’ The album was certified 3x Platinum!

Gary Eriksson/YouTube

10. FIVE-O - Hank Williams Jr. released this on April 29th 1985. Certified Gold, it included the number one singles ‘I’m For Love,’ and ‘Ain’t Misbehavin.'