When you close your eyes and think about the music of the 1980s, what comes to mind? Synths, early rap? Prince dressed in purple, Tom Petty and his wheat-colored hair? Stevie Nicks and Michael Jackson ...

And when it comes to the 1980s, these four country songs defined the era quite beautifully. Keep in mind that this list is far from definitive. We’re just fans of these four hits, in particular.

Read on to discover who makes our countdown of the decade's richest music icons. All dollar amounts in US dollars. Belinda Carlisle shot to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the Go-Go's, one of ...