The Top Country Music Videos of the Year

It’s been a great year for country music, and these are the top videos that have been released in the past twelve months!

Luke Bryan – “Kick the Dust Up”

“Kick the Dust Up” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released on May 5, 2015, as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Kill the Lights (2015). The song became Bryan’s ninth number one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in August 2015. It also topped the Country Digital Songs and Hot Country Songs charts. The song was written by Bryan with Luke Laird and Clint Lagerberg.

Sam Hunt – “Take Your Time”

“Take Your Time” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Sam Hunt. It was released to radio on November 24, 2014 as the second single from his debut studio album, Montevallo. The song peaked at number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Hot Country Songs chart in May 2015. It also crossed over to pop radio, giving Hunt his first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at number 20 in December 2015. On January 8, 2016, the song received a nomination for Single Record of the Year at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Blake Shelton – “Sangria”

Country music superstar Blake Shelton released the music video for his latest single “Sangria” in June of 2015. The video was directed by life-long friend and collaborator Trey Fanjoy and was shot on location in Shelton’s home state of Oklahoma.

The video features Shelton and a group of friends spending a carefree day hanging out at a lake house and enjoying each other’s company. The laid-back vibe of the video perfectly matches the relaxed feel of the song, which is about enjoying life’s simple pleasures.

Fans of Shelton’s will undoubtedly enjoy this fun-filled music video, which is sure to get them excited for his upcoming album “Bringing Back the Sunshine.”

Keith Urban – “Raise ‘Em Up” ft. Eric Church

Keith Urban’s “Raise ‘Em Up” is a song about friendship and country music camaraderie, and the video features some of the biggest names in the genre. Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill, and Brad Paisley all make appearances, along with Urban himself. The video was directed by Brendan Malloy and Tim Sarkes, who also helmed Urban’s “Sweet Thing” video.

Florida Georgia Line – “Sippin’ On Fire”

Florida Georgia Line’s “Sippin’ On Fire” was one of the top country music videos of the year. The video features the duo riding motorcycles and hanging out with friends, while enjoying some cold drinks.

Zac Brown Band – “Homegrown”

The music video for “Homegrown” by Zac Brown Band was released in May of 2015. The video was directed by John Merizalde and produced by Stefano Sollima. It features the band performing in a field with people dancing and enjoying the music. The video was nominated for two CMT Music Awards: Group Video of the Year and Breakthrough Video of the Year.

Brad Paisley – “Perfect Storm”

The storm might have hindered Brad Paisley’s ability to shoot a video for “Perfect Storm” as originally planned, but it couldn’t stop him from making one of the best clips of 2015. The footage of the Nashville flood that opens and closes the video is sobering, and serves as a reminder of how lucky we are to live where and when we do. In between, we get Paisley at his finest, delivering a great song with his trademark sense of humor intact.

Miranda Lambert – “Little Red Wagon”

Miranda Lambert brought the heat with her music video for “Little Red Wagon.” The songstress put her enviable figure on display in a series of racy getups as she strutted her stuff in the desert. Lambert even got a little dirty, rolling around in the sand at one point. The video was a change of pace from Lambert’s usually down-home aesthetic, but it proved that she can pull off anything she puts her mind to.

Jason Aldean – “Burnin’ It Down”

Jason Aldean’s “Burnin’ It Down” was one of the biggest hits of the year and the music video was just as popular. The video features Aldean and his band performing the song in a warehouse with pyrotechnics going off in the background. The video was directed by Paul Hunter.

Dierks Bentley – “Say You Do”

Dierks Bentley’s “Say You Do” is one of the top country music videos of the year. The video features Bentley performing in front of a live audience, and the video’s production values are top-notch. The video is emotionally resonant and well-shot, and it’s a great example of Bentley’s talent as a country music artist.