Fun Country Music to Listen to This Summer
It’s officially summertime, and that means it’s time to start cranking up the country music! Here are ten of our favorite country songs to listen to this summer.
Upbeat Country Songs
Summertime is the perfect season to listen to some country music. There are so many great upbeat country songs that are perfect for any barbeque or pool party. Here are some of our top picks for summer country tunes.
“All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
If you’re looking for an upbeat country song to help you enjoy the summer weather, look no further than Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long.” This song celebrates all the best things about summertime, from road trips and cold drinks to spending time with friends and family. You’ll be singing along in no time, and the positive lyrics will help you appreciate all the good things about this season.
“Boys of Summer” by Don Henley
This 1984 rock anthem about young love is a summertime classic. Don Henley’s mellow voice and the song’s sunny disposition make it the perfect song to kick back and relax to.
“Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line
Florida Georgia Line is a duo made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley. They are one of the most successful country music groups of all time, and their song “Cruise” is one of the biggest country hits of all time. “Cruise” was released in 2012 and quickly rose to the top of the country charts, where it stayed for a record-breaking 24 weeks. It also crossed over to the pop charts, where it peaked at #4, making it one of the few country songs to ever achieve that level of success. The song is about taking a summer road trip with your friends, and it’s sure to get you excited for summertime fun.
“Die a Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett
“Die a Happy Man” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Thomas Rhett. It was released on September 28, 2015, as the fourth single from his second studio album, Tangled Up. The song became Rhett’s first number one hit on both the US Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, and also topped the US Mainstream Top 40 chart. Internationally, “Die a Happy Man” also topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand.
“Drunk on a Plane” by Dierks Bentley
One of the most popular songs on country radio this summer, “Drunk on a Plane” is the perfect song to sing along to while you’re enjoying some cold beers with friends. The catchy tune and light-hearted lyrics make it the perfect song to listen to while you’re having a good time.
Relaxing Country Songs
Summer is a time to relax and enjoy the warm weather. There are a lot of great country songs that can help you relax and enjoy your summer. In this article, we will list some of the best country songs to listen to this summer.
“Body Like a Back Road” by Sam Hunt
“Body Like a Back Road” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Sam Hunt. It was released to radio on February 1, 2017 as the lead single from his forthcoming second studio album. The song became Hunt’s sixth consecutive number one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. “Body Like a Back Road” spent 34 weeks atop the Country Airplay chart, breaking the record for the longest-leading single of all time on that chart.
“In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young
Written by Brett Young, Kylie Sackley, and Trent Tomlinson, and produced by Dann Huff, “In Case You Didn’t Know” is a song about a man who realizes he is head-over-heels in love with a woman and is conveying his feelings to her. The song was released on February 6, 2017, as the lead single from Young’s self-titled debut album.
The song became both Young’s and Tomlinson’s first number one on the Country Airplay chart dated February 17, 2018. It also peaked at number five on the Hot Country Songs chart dated March 17, 2018 and number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated April 28, 2018. The song was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and double platinum by both Music Canada and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). It won Single of the Year at both the Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards in 2017.
“Marry Me” by Thomas Rhett
“Marry Me” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Thomas Rhett. It was released to radio on February 16, 2015 as the fifth single from his second studio album, Tangled Up. The song reached number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts in September 2015. It also peaked at number 2 on the US all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track was written by Rhett, Sean Douglas and Joe Spargur.
“Most People Are Good” by Luke Bryan
This song is all about the simple things in life that make it good. It’s a feel-good message set to a toe-tapping beat, and it’s one of those songs that just makes you want to smile.
“My Girl” by Dylan Scott
“My Girl” is a song by American country music artist Dylan Scott. It was released to radio on May 8, 2017 as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. “My Girl” is a mid-tempo ballad in the key of E major with a chord progression of E–B7–A6. It is about a man professing his love for his girlfriend.
Dylan Scott co-wrote “My Girl” with Lindsey Rimes and Matt Dragstrem. Rimes had originally written the song with her husband, but she felt that it needed a male perspective, so she brought it to Scott. In an interview with Taste of Country, Scott said that he related to the song because he has been in a relationship for six years and he wanted to write a song that would last. He also said that he wanted the song to be something that people could dance to.
“My Girl” received positive reviews from music critics. Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song four and a half stars out of five, calling it “incredibly sweet and Radio friendly.” He praised its production and Scott’s vocal performance, saying that “there’s no doubt this is one of those songs we’ll still be hearing long after summer’s gone.”
