Every year, we take a moment to look back at the songs that truly resonated with the Front Porch Music community … not based on charts or algorithms, but on what you clicked, read, shared, and kept coming back to.
2025 was a year full of emotional storytelling, breakout moments, and songs that felt like they arrived exactly when we needed them.
From vulnerable ballads to windows-down anthems, these tracks didn’t just soundtrack the year, they sparked conversations, filled comment sections, and became part of our Front Porch Music story for 2025.
This list is ranked by most-visited songs on Front Porch Music in 2025, making it a genuine reflection of what connected most deeply with you.
There’s plenty to celebrate here, but mostly, it’s a chance to reflect on a year that reminded us why we love country music in the first place.
Let’s count them down.
9. Taylor-Rae & Antonio Larosa – “Hearts Don’t Break”
Starting this off is a duet that lingered long after the final note.
“Hearts Don’t Break” explored the painful in-between space of knowing a relationship is over but not quite being ready to let go.
RELATED: Read more about the song in our original coverage of “Hearts Don’t Break” …
Taylor-Rae and Antonio Larosa’s vocals blended beautifully, delivering a performance that felt both timeless and deeply human.
It was a quiet, powerful moment, and a fitting way to begin our countdown.
Listen to our conversation with Antonio Larosa On The Porch when he teased this song
8. Griffen Palmer & Madison Kozak – “Fight With You”
“Fight With You” was as personal as it gets.
The emotional duet from real-life partners Griffen Palmer and Madison Kozak explored the idea that choosing to stay and work through the hard moments is its own kind of love.
Released not long after their engagement, the song carried an authenticity that listeners immediately connected with.
It was a standout reminder that some of the most powerful songs come from real experiences, shared honestly.
7. Dayna Reid – “Better Than Blue”
Joy took centre stage with “Better Than Blue.”
Dayna Reid’s celebration of friendship, support, and showing up for one another struck a chord, especially with listeners who saw themselves in the lyrics. The song marked a fresh chapter following her debut album She’s Me and highlighted her growth as both a songwriter and storyteller.
In a year full of emotional depth, this one reminded us to raise a glass to the people who make life brighter.
6. Tyler Joe Miller – “Doin’ What She Does”
With “Doin’ What She Does,” Tyler Joe Miller leaned into vulnerability, and the result was one of the most emotionally resonant songs of 2025.
The track explored the quiet, unexpected ways love sneaks up on you, pairing introspective lyrics with Miller’s signature sincerity.
Coming during a year that also saw JUNO recognition and continued radio success, this song felt like an important chapter in his ongoing story.
It was one listeners returned to when they needed something honest and heartfelt.
5. Josh Stumpf – “Highway Money”
“Highway Money” felt like summer from the first note.
Josh Stumpf’s upbeat, road-ready anthem celebrated young love, hard work, and freedom, quickly becoming a go-to track for warm-weather playlists. It also marked his debut release with MDM Recordings, adding another layer of excitement to an already buzzy year.
Josh Joined us On The Porch. There’s Something in that Saskatchewan Water
This song didn’t just get plays, it got people dreaming about open roads and long drives.
4. Chevy Beaulieu – “Look At Me”
“Look At Me” showed a softer, more reflective side of Chevy Beaulieu, and listeners leaned in.
Written by a group of Nashville heavy-hitters, the song celebrated gratitude, love, and the quiet disbelief that someone truly sees you for who you are. It marked an important moment in Chevy’s growth as an artist, balancing vulnerability with the authenticity fans have come to expect.
The response from our readers made it clear that heartfelt songs still have a powerful place in Canadian country music.
3. Robyn Ottolini – “Airplane Bottle”
Robyn Ottolini has a gift for turning real-life chaos into country gold, and “Airplane Bottle” may be one of her most unforgettable examples yet.
Based on a truly brutal first-date experience, the song blended humour, honesty, and sharp storytelling, a combination that had readers laughing, cringing, and hitting replay. Fans had been waiting for this release long before it officially dropped, and once it did, it became one of the most talked-about songs of the year.
It proved once again that vulnerability, when paired with authenticity, is a powerful thing.
2. Hunter Brothers feat. Shantaia – “Better Days”
Hopeful, harmony-driven, and rooted in Saskatchewan pride, “Better Days” arrived just as Hunter Brothers kicked off their Homegrown Nights Tour, and it quickly became a fan favourite.
RELATED: We had the Hunter Brothers on our podcast and it is one of the most streamed episodes ever …
The collaboration with Shantaia felt natural and heartfelt, celebrating resilience and optimism while highlighting the strength of community. Between tour excitement and the feel-good message at the heart of the song, readers couldn’t get enough of this one.
It stood out as a reminder that sometimes the simplest message, brighter days are ahead, is the one that resonates most.
1. Thelma & James – “Chainsmokin Memories”
Few songs captured attention in 2025 quite like “Chainsmokin Memories.”
Despite launching the duo just months earlier, Thelma & James quickly proved they were more than a moment, and this smoky, emotionally layered single sealed it.
The song’s vivid metaphor and lingering chorus struck a chord with listeners, pulling people back to the story again and again.
It marked a clear direction in the duo’s sound, blending raw honesty with a subtle tempo lift that felt fresh while staying true to who they are.
“Chainsmokin Memories” wasn’t just our most-read song feature of the year. It was a reminder of how powerful strong storytelling can be when it lands at exactly the right time.
What a Year 2025 Was For Country Music in Canada
These nine songs represent more than just popular posts …
They reflect the stories, voices, and moments that mattered most to the Front Porch Music community in 2025.
Thank you for reading, listening, and supporting the artists who continue to make this space what it is. We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.
What song defined your 2025? Let us know, and we’ll see you back on the porch soon.
Logan Miller
As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. I love country music, and I love the country music industry as a whole. My goal is to help music fans find new artists to fall in love with.
