Country Music 2017: The Best of YouTube
YouTube has always been a great place to find country music, and 2017 was no exception. Here are some of the best country music videos from YouTube in 2017.
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan is an American singer and songwriter. He has released six studio albums and 27 singles. His latest album, What Makes You Country, was released in December 2017. Bryan is currently on his Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour. He will be performing at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
“Most People Are Good”
Luke Bryan is an American country music singer and songwriter. He began his music career writing songs for Travis Tritt and Billy Currington – before he signed with Capitol Nashville with his cousin, Chad Christopher Boyd in 2007.
The release of his first album, “I’ll Stay Me”, established him as a country artist. Bryan’s fourth album, “Crash My Party”, was released in 2013 and includes the singles “Crash My Party”, “That’s My Kind of Night”, “Drink a Beer”, “Play It Again” and “Roller Coaster”.
In 2017, Bryan released the single, “Most People Are Good”, from his forthcoming fifth studio album. The song became Bryan’s sixteenth number one on the Country Airplay chart.
“Light It Up”
This is a song by Luke Bryan that was released in October of 2017. The song is about having a good time and living life to the fullest. The song is upbeat and has a catchy chorus that will get stuck in your head.
“Fast”
“Fast” is a song by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released in January 2017 as the fourth single from his 2016 album Kill the Lights. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart in April 2017.
Keith Urban
Keith Urban has released some of the best country music in 2017. His hits “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and “The Fighter” are among the best of the year.
“Blue Ain’t Your Color”
Released on September 16, 2016, “Blue Ain’t Your Color” was co-written by Keith Urban, Shy Carter and Jon Nite. It is the lead single from Keith’s tenth studio album, Ripcord. The song peaked at number one on both the US Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts.
The music video for “Blue Ain’t Your Color” was directed by Carter Smith and premiered on September 21, 2016. The video features Keith performing in a smoky bar while interchangeably interacting with the waiting staff and patrons.
Critical reception for “Blue Ain’t Your Color” was overwhelmingly positive. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times praised the song’s production and Urban’s vocal performance, calling it “one of his strongest singles in years.” Similarly, Taste of Country reviewer Billy Dukes hailed the song as a potential career-record for Keith, writing that its universal appeal could make it “the kind of hit that changes everything.”
“The Fighter”
The Fighter is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released in February 2017 as the sixth single from his ninth studio album, Ripcord. The song features rapper and fellow country singer Carrie Underwood on guest vocals.
“Female”
No country music album would be complete without Keith Urban. “Female” is a song off his latest album, Ripcord, and it quickly became a No. 1 hit. The song is an anthem for women everywhere, and the video features cameos from several powerful female figures, including Mrs. Obama, Missy Elliott, and Carrie Underwood.
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert is a well-known country music artist who has been in the industry for many years. She is known for her catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Her songs often tell stories of love, heartache, and loss. Lambert’s newest album, “The Weight of These Wings” was released in 2016 and was met with critical acclaim.
“Tin Man”
Miranda Lambert’s “Tin Man” is a heart-wrenching ballad about love and loss. The song is written from the perspective of a woman who has been hurt by love, and is struggling to move on. Lambert’s performance of the song is emotionally charged, and her voice conveys the pain and desperation of the lyrics. “Tin Man” is a powerful song that resonates with anyone who has ever been hurt by love.
“We Should Be Friends”
Released on February 3, 2017, “We Should Be Friends” is the first single
off of Miranda Lambert’s much-anticipated sixth studio album, The Weight of These Wings.
The fun, upbeat track finds Miranda celebrating the simple things in life and embracing her own quirks.
“We Should Be Friends” is a feel-good song about being content with who you are and enjoying the company of those who accept you for exactly that.
“Vice”
On July 18, 2017, at long last, Miranda Lambert released the first single from her highly anticipated sixth studio album, The Weight of These Wings. The song is called “Vice” and it’s an autobiographical tune about Lambert’s experience with getting over a break-up by indulging in some not-so-healthy coping mechanisms.
In the song, Lambert sings about turning to alcohol and cigarettes, two vice’s she’s all too familiar with, in order to numb the pain of a broken heart. She also touches on the idea of rebound relationships and how they never quite seem to fill the void left behind by a previous love.
Although “Vice” is a sad song, it’s also incredibly relatable and catchy as hell. If you’ve ever gone through a break-up, you’ll definitely be able to relate to the lyrics. And if you’re a fan of Miranda Lambert’s music, “Vice” is sure to become one of your new favorite songs.
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton is an American country music singer and songwriter. In 2001, he made his debut with the single “Austin”. Shelton has released ten studio albums, including his debut album and a greatest hits package. He has also released thirty-six singles, including twenty-one number ones, seventeen of which were consecutive.
“I’ll Name the Dogs”
“I’ll Name the Dogs” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released to radio on September 25, 2017 as the lead single from his eleventh studio album, Texoma Shore. The song reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in February 2018.
“Every Time I Hear That Song”
Every time I hear that song, it takes me back to a simpler time. A time when I was carefree and just enjoying life. It’s one of those songs that just always puts a smile on my face, no matter what.
I think that’s why I love country music so much. It has a way of taking you back to a time when things were just simpler. There was no stress, no worries. Life was just about living in the moment and enjoying the ride.
And that’s what I’m going to do every time I hear this song from now on. I’m going to close my eyes, take a deep breath, and just let myself go back to that happy place. Thanks, Blake Shelton, for reminding me what life is all about.
“Doing It to Country Songs”
Blake Shelton is one of the most popular country music artists of 2017. His song “Doing It to Country Songs” has been a big hit with fans and has racked up over 33 million views on YouTube.
In the song, Shelton pays tribute to some of the biggest names in country music history, including George Strait, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams Jr. He also name-drops some of today’s biggest stars, like Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line.
The video for the song features Shelton performing in front of a country music-themed background, complete with cowboys, hay bales, and a pick-up truck. Throughout the video, Shelton is joined by a bevy of beautiful women, who dance and sing along to the catchy tune.
If you’re a fan of country music, or if you’re just looking for a fun song to sing along to, Blake Shelton’s “Doing It to Country Songs” is sure to get your toes tapping.
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean is an American country music singer. He has released eight studio albums and thirty-four singles. His singles have spent a total of more than ninety weeks at the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart, including his breakthrough hit “Why”, which spent five weeks at number one in 2005. In 2009, Aldean won the Academy of Country Music Award for Artist of the Year. He has also won two American Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and two Country Music Association Awards.
“You Make It Easy”
Jason Aldean’s official music video for ‘You Make It Easy’. Click to listen to Jason Aldean on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/JAspot?IQid=JAEasy
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More from Jason Aldean
The Only Way I Know: https://youtu.be/rOw4PaqnPlI
Dirt Road Anthem: https://youtu.be/g9BxIE5oYiw
Take a Little Ride: https://youtu.be/_ytHx5vZsek
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“They Don’t Know”
Jason Aldean’s “They Don’t Know” is one of the most popular country songs of 2017. The song is about living life to the fullest and not taking anything for granted. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the song has a catchy hook that will stay with you long after you’ve heard it.
“Any Ol’ Barstool”
Jason Aldean’s “Any Ol’ Barstool” is a song about a guy who’s trying to forget about a girl he’s no longer with. He’s drinking in a bar, hoping to find someone to help him forget. The song is from Jason Aldean’s album They Don’t Know, which was released in 2016.
