Best Country Song

The Grammy Award for Best Country Song (sometimes known as the Country Songwriter's Award) has been awarded since 1965. The award is given to the writer(s) of the song, not to the artist, except if the artist is also the songwriter.

There have been several minor changes to the name of the award:

Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for music released in the previous year.

"How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" (Burton Banks Collins & Karen Taylor Good) Patty Loveless

"Independence Day" (Gretchen Peters) Martina McBride

"Shut Up and Kiss Me" (Mary Chapin Carpenter) Mary Chapin Carpenter

"When Love Finds You" (Vince Gill & Michael Omartian) Vince Gill

"Ain't That Lonely Yet" (Kostas & James House) Dwight Yoakam

"Chattahoochee" (Alan Jackson & Jim McBride) Alan Jackson

"Does He Love You" (Sandy Knox & Billy Stretch) Reba McEntire & Linda Davis

"The Hard Way" (Mary Chapin Carpenter) Mary Chapin Carpenter

"I Feel Lucky" (Mary Chapin Carpenter & Don Schlitz) Mary Chapin Carpenter

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