If there's one thing I've learned in college, it's that New England gives country music a bad rap. So before you decide you hate country music, or even if you've already told yourself you hate country music, listen to these songs. You might be surprised by how great they are!
1. Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
This is a classic that you’ve definitely heard.
2. Jolene – Dolly Parton
Pentatonix also recently did a cover of this alongside Dolly Parton herself!
3. Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show
The Darius Rucker version is good, but O.C.M.S. will always be better.
4. Georgia On My Mind – Willie Nelson (Hoagy Carmichael)
Originally by Hoagy Carmichael, Willie Nelson's country version of this song was a hit.
5. King of the Road – Roger Miller
Take it back to 1964 with this song about life on the road.
6. Sun Daze – Florida Georgia Line
Sundays are fun days, so kick back and relax!
7. Sunshine and Whiskey – Frankie Ballard
What’s better than these two?
8. Snapback – Old Dominion
Confession: if you wear snapbacks you’re probably my type.
9. H.O.L.Y. – Florida Georgia Line
Florida Georgia Line slows it down with this love song.
10. Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Arguably one of the sappiest songs I’ve ever heard, but this one is gold.
11. T-Shirt – Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett speaks the truth, it is “hard to unlock the door when you’re making out.”
12. Setting the World on Fire – Kenny Chesney & P!nk
If you like pop music you will love this country song with Kenny Chesney and P!nk.
13. Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
You can't talk country without Chicken Fried.
14. Take Your Time - Sam Hunt
Spoken word meets country in this emotional song by Sam Hunt.
15. Drunk on a Plane - Dierks Bentley
It's upbeat, but don't let that fool you. This song is a heartbreaker.
