Luke Bryan was clearly the biggest star when it came to the CML charts this year, with three #1’s, spending 17 total weeks at the top. Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice and Jason Aldean all had big years too, with two #1’s each. But who had the biggest song of the year?

Also, there were alot of newer acts who had big years. Dustin Lynch, Kip Moore and Florida Georgia Line all made their chart debuts this year with big hits and Hunter Hayes, Gloriana, Eric Church and Brantley Gilbert had breakthrough years. And let’s not forget Little Big Town, who after many years of close calls and near misses, finally hit #1.

With 2012 in the books, I can’t wait to see what the country music scene will look like in 2013. I hope y’all enjoy reading the charts every week. Happy New Year!

As always, the CML Chart combines radioplay, album sales, along with popularity (video countdowns, frequency in the news, etc.) and internet downloads.

Check out this week’s CML chart…

Country Music Life Chart – Year End Countdown 2012

25. Dancin’ Away with My Heart – Lady Antebellum

24. Drink On It – Blake Shelton

23. Cruise – Florida Georgia Line

22. Something ‘Bout A Truck – Kip Moore

21. Hard To Love – Lee Brice

20. Cowboys And Angels – Dustin Lynch

19. You Don’t Know Her Like I Do – Brantley Gilbert

18. Take A Little Ride – Jason Aldean

17. Time Is Love – Josh Turner

16. Fly Over States – Jason Aldean

15. A Woman Like You – Lee Brice

14. Kissed You Good Night – Gloriana

13. I Don’t Want This Night To End – Luke Bryan

12. Even If It Breaks Your Heart – Eli Young Band

11. Alone With You – Jake Owen

10. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye – Luke Bryan

9. Come Over – Kenny Chesney

8. Ours – Taylor Swift

7. Pontoon – Little Big Town

6. Wanted – Hunter Hayes

5. Good Girl – Carrie Underwood

4. Over You – Miranda Lambert

3. Blown Away – Carrie Underwood

2. Springsteen – Eric Church

1. Drunk On You – Luke Bryan