The Quirkiest Country Music Song Titles of All Time

From “I’m the Only Hell Mama Ever Raised” to “Drop Kick Me, Jesus, Through the Goalposts of Life,” we’ve rounded up the quirkiest country music song titles of all time.

“Achy Breaky Heart”

“Achy Breaky Heart” is a song written by Don Von Tress and recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus. It was his debut single and released on May 13, 1992, by Mercury Records. The song became the first No. 1 country single for Cyrus, as well as his breakout hit into the mainstream pop market. It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and led to a successful follow-up album, Some Gave All, which sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

“All My Ex’s Live in Texas”

This song, made famous by country music legend George Strait, is a light-hearted look at an ex-lover’s replacement. The narrator of the song reflects on how his former girlfriend has moved on to someone new, and how that new relationship is working out.

The title of the song is a play on the phrase “all my eggs in one basket.” The phrase is often used to describe someone who is putting all of their resources into one thing, or taking a risk by putting everything into one venture. In this case, the phrase is used to describe how the narrator’s former girlfriend has moved on to someone new.

“Barefootin'”

“Barefootin'” is a song written by Robert Parker and first recorded by him in 1966. The hit version of the song was recorded by James Brown in 1970.

The song is about dancing and having a good time. It includes the lines “Do the jerk, do the twist / Do the mashed potato, too / Just let your mind go free / You can do it ’til you’re loose.”

“Big Balls in Cowtown”

This song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker and is about a rodeo clown who loses his job because he can no longer fit into his costume.

“Drop Kick Me, Jesus, Through the Goalposts of Life”

This song was written by country music singer-songwriter, Bobby Braddock, and recorded by country music artist, Paul “Bear” Bryant. The song is about a man who is down on his luck and is looking for a way out. He turns to Jesus for help and asks him to “drop kick” him through the goalposts of life.

“I’m the Only Hell (Mama Ever Raised)”

This song, released in 1975 by Johnny Paycheck, is about a man who tries to convince his mother that he’s not a bad person, despite all the trouble he’s gotten into. He tells her that he’s “the only hell (mama ever raised).” The song was a top ten hit on the country charts.

“I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart”

Considered one of the first country music songs ever written, “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” was penned by Patsy Montana in 1929. The song was tremendously popular and helped to cement Montana’s place in country music history.

“If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me?”

The song was originally recorded by The Bellamy Brothers in 1979 and became one of the biggest hits of their career. The song is about a man trying to pick up a woman in a bar, and he uses every cheesy line he can think of to try to get her to go home with him.

“My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”

This song, sung by Waylon Jennings, is a ode to the tough, independent attitude of cowboys. The lyrics talk about how cowboys are misunderstood and unappreciated by society, but they are the real heroes. This song was released in 1980 and reached #1 on the country charts.

“She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)”

This song, released in 1982 by Jerry Reed, is a comical take on a failed relationship. The man in the song is trying to come to terms with the fact that he was the one who was left behind, and he’s not too thrilled about it.

“Thank God I’m a Country Girl”

This song, written by John Prine and recorded by both him and Johnny Cash, is a prime example of the quirkiest country music titles of all time. The lyrics are about a country girl who is thankful for her simple life, even though she knows that some people might not understand her lifestyle.

“The Devil Went Down to Georgia”

“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” is a song written and performed by the Charlie Daniels Band and released on their 1979 album Million Mile Reflections. The song is written in the form of a narrative, and tells the story of a young fiddle player named Johnny, who speaks with the devil over a contest to try to win the devil’s soul. The song was an immediate success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the country charts. In addition to its commercial success, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” won multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Country Instrumental Performance.

“The South’s Gonna Do It Again”

The South’s Gonna Do It Again is a song by country music artist Charlie Daniels. The song was released in 1985 as the lead single from his album Night Rider. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and remains one of Daniels’ most popular songs.

“You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog”

“You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog” is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller that was originally recorded by Elvis Presley.