I know that country music is not for everyone, but one thing I will say, country music has a song for every feeling. Now, none of the songs below are particularly new- the newest might be a few years old, but these are definitely not songs that you hear on the CMT countdown every Sunday. However old these songs may be, they are all amazing songs that you deserve to be reminded of (or introduced to). You never know, you might just like them!
1. "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" Tracy Lawrence
"Find Out Who Your Friends Are" is a song about both having and being a good friend. In a way, it is about karma- if you help your friends, then they will help you. And it even comes with a great video!
2. "Little Moments" Brad Paisley
"Little Moments" is a beautifully written love song about accepting each other's imperfections and enjoying life's 'little moments' together.
3. "Summer Nights" Rascal Flatts
Every list needs a fun song, so here it is! "Summer Nights" is a fun song about enjoying yourself while you have the chance!
4. "Who I Am" Jessica Andrews
"Who I Am" is an empowering song about accepting who you are with all of your quirks and still loving yourself. Everyone should listen to this song at least once in their lives!
5. "Just Another Day In Paradise" Phil Vassar
"Just Another Day In Paradise" is a song about appreciating what you have and all the little curveballs that life throws at you. It is truly a fantastic song!
6. "Life's A Dance" John Michael Montgomery
"Life's A Dance" is about jumping right in and learning along the way. The point of this song is to not let fear stop you from taking the opportunities that life offers you.
7. "New Favorite Memory" Brad Paisley
"New Favorite Memory" is one of my favorite love songs of all time. It is about accepting each other's flaws and making memories together without even trying. It is a beautiful song.
8. "Riding With Private Malone" David Ball
"Riding With Private Malone" is a song that tugs at the heart strings. It is a reminder to be thankful for the men and woman who serve our country.
9. "I Don't Have To Be Me ('Til Monday)" Steve Azar
"I Don't Have To Be Me ('Til Monday)" is about enjoying your weekend and the time you have off of work and just having fun while you have the chance!
10. "Live Like You Were Dying" Tim McGraw
"Live Like You Were Dying" is a fairly popular song even after 12 years. This song is about living life to the fullest because you never know how much time you have left.
11. "Don't Blink" Kenny Chesney
"Don't Blink" is about enjoying your life and paying attention to the little things because time passes in the blink of an eye.
12. "One Of Those Lives" Brad Paisley
"One Of Those Lives" is a four minute reality check. This is the song that I listen to when I am having a bad day and I need a reminder that there are worse things than spilling your drink or failing a quiz.
13. "I Hope You Dance" Lee Ann Womack
"I Hope You Dance" is one of my favorite songs ever! It is a beautifully written song about living life to the fullest and daring to take the opportunities that life offers you. If you listen to no other song on this list, please listen to this one.
14. "The Race Is On" George Jones
"The Race Is On" is a song that includes a mix of emotions. In the end, heartache wins the race and Jones closes the song with the famous line, "the winner loses all".
15. "Take This Job And Shove It" Johnny Paycheck
"Take This Job And Shove It" is a song about a man who has worked his whole life and feels that he has gotten no reward from it. This song is a friendly reminder to do what you love and love what you do!
16. "Unconditional" Clay Davidson
"Unconditional" is a truly beautiful song that explains the love that parents feel for their children. Davidson really makes you think when you listen to this song.
17. "The Impossible" Joe Nichols
"The Impossible" is an amazing song that encourages us to never give up and to 'never underestimate the impossible! As my favorite line states, "There's no such thing as hopeless, if you believe."
18. "The Dance" Garth Brooks
"The Dance" is an inspirational song about living life to the fullest and taking advantage of the opportunities that life offers you. It enhances the quote. "Life is a journey, not a destination" by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
