I felt like during the summer I kept listening to the same kind of music and never really branched out. When I was growing up, it was always country music playing in the car. A 20-minute trip to the grocery store - country music. A 6-hour car ride to Ohio - country music. And I honestly loved growing up on it. But when I started going to school it was just normal for people to make fun of you for listening to country music. But, to be honest, I love country music. I started listening to songs from when I was growing up and they just make me so happy, especially during this time of the pandemic. So I wanted to share a few of the ones that bring the biggest smile to my face!
She Wouldn't Be Gone by Blake Shelton
blake shelton television GIF by The VoiceGiphyI don't know what it is, but something about screaming this song in the car with the windows down just really clears my head.
Holes In The Floor Of Heaven - Steve Wariner
Sad Lilo And Stitch GIFGiphyThis song is sad, but if you have a loved one that has passed away, this song actually brings so much peace.
Watching You - Rodney Atkins
video games trailer GIFGiphyI loved this song when I was 7 (I had a full dance to it that I choreographed myself) and I'm still obsessed with it (the song, not the dance).
You're Gonna Miss This - Trace Adkins
"You're Gonna Miss This" - Trace Adkinswww.youtube.comI never really understood the meaning of this song when I was younger (ironic if you know the lyrics) but now whenever I hear it, it really does bring tears to my eyes.
Need You Now - Lady A
lady antebellum GIF by Academy of Country Music AwardsGiphyMy sister and I used to scream this song in the car together like we have felt heartbreak before at 6 and 7. Definitely a good song though and I've always loved how well Lady A's voices blend together so nicely.
Wild At Heart - Gloriana
country music howdy GIF by CBCGiphyThis song is just something else. I absolutely love it. Anytime it came on in the car I'd ask my mom or dad to turn it up. And now, I just do it myself.
Last Name - Carrie Underwood
today show concert GIF by Carrie UnderwoodGiphyAnd of course, to the woman that made me lose my concert virginity: Carrie Underwood. I distinctively remember watching the music video to this song on CMT Country Music Videos on tv and thinking "she's so cool." Well, she's still cool and I still wish I was her.
