Diamond Rio Songs Ranked

Diamond Rio is an American country music band. The band was founded in 1982 as an attraction for the Opryland USA theme park in Nashville, Tennessee, and was originally known as the Grizzly River Boys, then the Tennessee River Boys. It was founded by Matt Davenport, Danny Gregg, and Ty Herndon, the last of whom became a solo artist in the mid-1990s. After undergoing several membership changes in its initial years, the band has consisted of the same six members since 1989: Marty Roe (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Johnson (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals). Diamond Rio has recorded nine studio albums, four Greatest Hits compilations, and an album of Christmas music. Three of the band’s albums have achieved RIAA platinum certification in the United States. In addition, Diamond Rio has received four Group of the Year awards from the Country Music Association, two Top Vocal Group awards from the Academy of Country Music, and one Grammy Award. The band is known for its vocal harmonies, varied instrumentation, and near-exclusive use of only its own band members on recordings instead of session musicians. Their sound was originally defined by mainstream country, bluegrass, and rock influences, but later albums drew more influence from Christian country music and country pop. Here are all of Diamond Rio songs ranked.

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10. Mirror Mirror (Diamond Rio, 1991)

“One of the most underrated Honky Tonkin’ songs ever. The musicianship and those harmonies. The conceit of the mirror left behind reminding him why he’s the loneliest fool of all as he’s laying in bed wallowing in sorrow. Just a great song by a great band start to finish.”

9. In a Week Or Two (Close to the Edge, 1992)

“The guitar riffs in their songs sends chill down my spine…I could listen to there music constantly. I have all their albums and have seen them in concert several times.

8. Bubba Hyde (Love a Little Stronger, 1994)

“Gene Nelson and Craig Wiseman wrote this song that hit the Billboard Hot Country Singles in February 1995. It was the third single from Diamond Rio’s album Love a Little Stronger.”

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7. Unbelievable (Unbelievable, 1998)

” It was the title track for the group’s 1998 release and which was the most played Arista record that year. The song was so popular Cledus T. Judd, country music’s answer to Weird Al Yankovic, released a song parody on his 1999 album Juddmental called She’s Inflatable.”

6. Love A Little Stronger (Love A Little Stronger, 1994)

“After a solid start with two albums from 1991 to 1992, they decided to give in to temptation and really make it interesting. ‘Love A Little Stronger’ is the album that makes the perfect example of what kind of band Diamond Rio is, and covers humour, heartache, and innovation really well. The title track is rich with golden harmonies that swell the hearts of listeners, with Dan Truman making his piano all grand and romantic at the same time.”

5. That’s What I Get For Lovin’ You (IV, 1996)

“Kent Blazy and Neil Thrasher wrote this song which was the second single from the 1996 album. That’s What I Get For Lovin’ You peaked at number four in the United States and number nineteen in Canada. Additionally, it was featured on the group’s second greatest hits album in 2006.”

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4. Beautiful Mess (Completely, 2002)

“Music evolves to fit the largest crowd it can today’s music isnt good compared to this just like this wasn’t good compared to the music before it. It’s called the generation gap. I personally love this kind of music and wish it was still being made”

3. Norma Jean Riley (Diamond Rio, 1991)

“Rob Honey, Monty Powell, and Dan Truman writer the fourth single from the group’s debut album. Even though it was one of four singles from the album, the group never made a video.”

2. Meet in the Middle (Diamond Rio, 1991)

“This song is a perfect example of priorities, if someone truly cares they’ll not only say it but prove it through actions. Know your worth people. Some songs are just so good you can’t help but love them even if it isn’t a genre you’d typically listen to. Good music is good music.”

1. I Believe (Completely, 2002)

“I personally think that this cd is one of Diamond Rio’s best. The song ” I believe” I thought very touching. It really reaches into your heart and makes you think and begin to understand.”