This dingy weather is enough to make anyone gloomy. How in the world are you supposed to get the motivation to get out of bed to go to class or work? Let alone do that with a smile? Music. Recently, I've been getting back to the music I grew up on. Country. So here's some country songs that hopefully get you ready to go for the day even in this gloomy weather.
1. Raised by the Radio - Mitch Rossell
I found this song at the Garth Brooks tour. This guy wrote Garth's song "Ask Me How I Know" and this song is another testament to his songwriting skills. If you were raised on country radio like I was, you'll get a kick out of this song.
2. Somethin' Bad - Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood
If this song doesn't get your blood pumping and make you feel just a little bit badass, you obviously aren't really listening to it.
3. Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
I'm a sucker for Gretchen Wilson. Plus, this song was one of the first times my mom ever let me say the word 'hell'.
4. 80s Mercedes - Maren Morris
Just the intro always makes me smile.
5. I'm Alright - Jo Dee Messina
I don't know know what it was with old country about saying a lot of words in a short amount of time, but it always give you a nice something to bob to.
6. Should've Been a Cowboy - Toby Keith
If nothing else, I just love to see--and laugh at--the cover of Toby in '93.
7. All Nighter - Dan + Shay
So Lady A originally recorded this for their 747 album and I like it a lot, but I heard Dan + Shay do it at Garth's concert and I love it.
8. Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) - Big & Rich
When you didn't get the song until you got older, but now you get the joke and you have no idea why your mom let you listen to it, let alone sing it.
9. Don't Rock the Jukebox - Alan Jackson
Honestly, this is the most upbeat breakup song I've ever heard in my life where there singer was actually sad about the breakup and I'm here for it.
10. Road Less Traveled - Lauren Alaina
This song is so uplifting and fun, honestly.
11. I Like It, I Love - Tim McGraw
My mom has been a huge Tim fan for as long as I can remember. I'm pretty sure I know most, if not all, of his songs, but this is a particular favorite.
12. Going Out Like That - Reba McEntire
One of my personal favorite songs to put on a good break up playlists and also just dance to.
13. John Deere Green - Joe Diffie
Honestly, I don't think I know any other song by Joe Diffie, but this is forever one of my favorite country.
14. Let 'Er Rip - Dixie Chicks
I got back into the Dixie Chicks recently and I just love this song. It's a classic slow start into a fast pace, don't care kind of song.
15. Crash and Burn - Thomas Rhett
This song just starts out with a good beat to help chase away those gray clouds.
16. Don't It - Billy Currington
Just a fun, summer-y, love song that will get you dancing.
17. Our Song - Taylor Swift
If you do not appreciate this song, do not talk to me. I saw it in concert when she was the first opening act for Rascal Flatts and I still have the shirt and it always makes me happy.
18. I Love This Life - LOCASH
Nothing like a good beat and loving life song to get you going when it's raining.
19. Backwards - Rascal Flatts
THE ORIGINAL NOT THE HANNAH MONTANA MOVIE VERSION. While I do love the Hannah Montana Movie and that they were in it, the original version of this song is way funnier and more accurate.
20. She's in Love With The Boy - Trisha Yearwood
A classic that will always make you smile if you're a 90s/2000s country fan. Hearing Trisha do this live was just amazing.
