CMT releases list of top 100 greatest country love songs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- In the teen movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," one character advises his buddy, "When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV."
Country Music Television has come up with its own list of can't-miss love songs, but it doesn't include Zeppelin.
Topping the 100 greatest love songs is Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You," a song she took to No. 1 on the country chart in 1974. The tune got a rebirth 18 years later when Whitney Houston made it a No. 1 pop hit and it was featured in the movie "The Bodyguard."
Rounding out the top 12 love songs: Willie Nelson's "You Were Always On My Mind"; Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams"; Randy Travis' "Forever and Ever, Amen"; Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'"; Garth Brooks' "Unanswered Prayers"; Lonestar's "Amazed"; Kenny Rogers' "She Believes in Me"; George Strait's "I Cross My Heart"; George Jones and Tammy Wynette's "Golden Ring"; Merle Haggard's "That's The Way Love Goes"; and "When You Say Nothing At All," a hit for Keith Whitley and later Alison Krauss & amp; Union Station.
CMT released the list Wednesday in a concert in which the top 12 were performed.