Country music is well-known for turning heartbreaking stories into beautiful tracks, and some of the best ones have been duets.
These duets bring a whole new flavor to the songs, giving us an interesting blend of flawless vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
While most country duets are love ballads, there are some that revolve around friendship and other relatable topics.
From classic duets to newer tunes, we’ll be going through 23 country music duets that you can sing at your next karaoke party.
The Best Karaoke Country Music Duets
“Who Says You Can’t Go Home” – Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles
What do you get when you mix rock and country? You get this upbeat tune!
Bon Jovi teams up with Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles to bring us a toe-tapping track about his hometown New Jersey.
The fast-paced rhythm and energetic vocals make it a fun song that’d put a smile on anyone’s face.
“Whiskey Lullaby” – Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss
Released in 2004, this heart-wrenching tune is about a separated couple who eventually drink themselves to death after being unable to deal with the pain.
It went on to win the 2005 Country Music Association Song of the Year Award.
Accompanied by an acoustic guitar, Paisley and Krauss’s soft vocals blend perfectly to create this praiseworthy song.
“Chasing After You” – Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris
If you’re looking for a recent country duet, this loved-up ballad would be perfect for you.
The best part is that Hurd and Morris are married in real life, making this track a great choice to sing with your partner.
“Chasing After You” is the couple’s first duet and centers on their love story.
“Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum
“Need You Now” was so iconic in the late 2000s that it topped music charts and even won four Grammies at the 2011 award ceremonies.
A breakup track, it revolves around the pain and longing for a lost love.
The dramatic instrumentals and powerful vocals perfectly depict the tragic tone that made this song popular.
“Party for Two” – Shania Twain and Billy Currington
This song is just full of positive and fun vibes that puts you in the mood for dancing.
With an uptempo beat, the track sees Twain trying to convince a guy to attend her “party of two.”
Twain’s playful vocals and Currington’s impressive range give the track a charming quality.
“Cowgirls Don’t Cry” – Brooks and Dunn and Reba McEntire
Rather than your typical love song, “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” is a message from a father to his daughter.
The track showcases a perfect mix of harmonies and melodies that capture its bittersweet lyrics.
It’s an all-around wonderful song that can be dedicated to fathers and daughters alike.
“Like We Never Loved at All” – Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
Faith Hill serves us with a melodic masterpiece that focuses on coping with a love that has drifted apart.
The song also features her husband Tim McGraw who sings the harmony vocals.
This track won the couple the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 2006.
“Over When It’s Over” – Eric Church and Joanna Cotten
Released on Church’s 2011 album Chief, this powerful country track is considered by some to be the perfect breakup anthem.
Featuring melancholic instrumentals, this song is about a guy who expresses his regrets about their separation to his ex.
Even better, Cotten’s haunting, unrelenting vocals add on to the angsty tone of the song.
“The Fighter” – Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood
An underrated track, you just can’t go wrong with this upbeat Keith Urban tune.
“The Fighter” sees Urban singing to Underwood that he’ll always support and defend her.
This song is an equal mix of pop and country—the perfect combination that made it into one of 2017’s chart-toppers.
“Think of You” – Chris Young and Cassadee Pope
“Think of You” takes a regular breakup song and puts an energetic spin on it while still keeping its emotional themes.
This ballad tells the story of a separated couple who’re trying to adjust to their new lives despite wanting to be together again.
Aside from the sweeping instrumentals, the impressive vocal performances from Young and Pope definitely make the song stand out among the rest.
“Lonely Tonight” – Blake Shelton and Ashley Monroe
This bittersweet 2014 duet is a different take on your usual breakups as it tells the story of two ex-lovers who reunite for a one night stand.
While Shelton shines with his impressive emotional range, Monroe steals the spotlight with her charming country flair.
You’ll definitely relate to this song if you still miss your ex.
“Beer for My Horses” – Toby Keith and Willie Nelson
This song was so popular that a movie of the same name was released in 2008.
The track features a lighthearted rhythm and gentle vocals that make it a relaxing listen.
Despite its cheery melody, it actually talks about the frustration of dealing with an ineffective justice system.
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” – Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
If you’re looking for a good song to drink to, this 2003 summer jam is the best choice for you.
It’s a song about drinking alcohol at any time of the day since it’s happy hour somewhere around the world.
The track was a chart-topper in the summer of 2003 and even won a Country Music Association (CMA) Award.
“When I Get Where I’m Going” – Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton
In this unlikely collaboration, Paisley and Parton lend their voices to create this touching track about those who’ve passed.
Filled with hopeful undertones, the tender melody and vocal harmonies are certain to move anyone to tears.
“You and Tequila” – Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter
Chesney and Potter team up again to present us with this soft ballad about the addiction of love.
The track compares romantic longings to tequila; it mentions how it’s addictive and harmful yet irresistible.
With Chesney’s signature vocals and Potter’s breathy tone, the song has a relaxing feel that’s great for beginner singers.
“We’re Gonna Hold On” – George Jones and Tammy Wynette
This 1973 song took inspiration from Jones’ and Wynette’s stormy marriage at that time.
Featuring a simple guitar-backed tune, the track is a melancholic ballad that speaks to anyone’s hearts.
“In Another’s Eyes” – Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks
Released in 1997, “In Another’s Eyes” marks Brooks’s and Yearwood’s first collaboration.
Lyrically, it’s about two characters who’re in love but choose to remain loyal to their respective partners.
It’s quite an ironic song since both Yearwood and Brooks went through divorces and eventually married each other in 2005.
“Islands in the Stream” – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
Written by the Bee Gees and performed by two country legends, it’s no wonder this ’80s smash hit is still memorable today.
It might be your typical love song, but the gorgeous melody and vocals make it a fine masterpiece.
This track has been covered by many artists over the years including the Bee Gees themselves.
“You and I” – Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle
Published on Rabbitt’s 1982 album Radio Romance, “You and I” is a slow-paced track about relationships.
With gentle instrumentals and tender vocals, the song tells the story of a relationship, starting from the past to the future.
“After the Fire Is Gone” – Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn
This 1970s chart-topping tune is a perfect depiction of what it means to fall out of love.
Accompanied by a blues-inspired melody, Lynn’s incredible range and Twitty’s soothing vocals give this track a feeling of bittersweet yearning.
“If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Released in 2021, this power ballad explores both sides to a relationship after it has fallen apart.
Between Aldean’s emotional range and Underwood’s powerful vocals, it’s easy to want to listen to this track on repeat.
It’s also absolutely freeing to belt out aloud with your partner.
