SURPRISE! Kane Brown and Wife, Katelyn, Welcome Second Child

Kane Brown and wife, Katelyn, surprised fans on New Year’s Eve revealing the birth of their second child, Kodi Jane.

Born Thursday, December 30th, weighing in at 7 lbs., 9 oz. and measuring 20.5 inches long, Kodi Jane joins big sister, 2-year-old Kingsley Rose.

The father of two shared the happy news on Instagram with a family photo followed by an up close picture of his baby girl. Brown wrote, “New year, New family member ❤️ welcome to the family Kodi Jane 🥰 secrets finally out.”

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Kane Brown releases.

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Listen to music from Kane Brown below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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ERNEST and Morgan Wallen’s New Song “Flower Shops” – OUT NOW

Morgan Wallen and ERNEST’s new song, “Flower Shops” is out now, December 31st, and available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about the new track below.

If you are a fan of ERNEST or Morgan Wallen, it is likely you have already heard the stripped-down, acoustic version of “Flower Shops”. The two first teased the highly anticipated track back in August. Since then, fans have been begging for the sad, heartbreak ballad to be officially released. To build even more anticipation, ERNEST joined Wallen on stage to perform it live together on tour. Written alongside Ben Burgress and Mark Holman, ERNEST shares the inspiration behind the song and plays a sample of it on his podcast, Just Being ERNEST.

This is a traditional country-sounding song that centers around a relationship on the ropes. The subject constantly finds himself at the florist buying everything. From violets to roses to daisies, it is a desperate attempt to win back his woman’s love. Steel guitar is beautifully sprinkled all over the track. ERNEST takes the first verse and chorus, while Wallen sings the darker, second verse. Wallen laments about heavy drinking and drugs after she took the dogs and moved back in with her mom. The song ends with the two harmonizing the final chorus.

“So mister I’ll take your roses, if you cut off the thorns; she can’t take no more // I’ll buy violets and daisies to get back my baby, it’s gonna take all you got // it’s a bad day for love, but a good day for flower shops”

Wallen and ERNEST have been good friends for a while now; ERNEST even co-wrote eleven tracks on Wallen’s 10 week-number one project Dangerous: The Double Album.  ERNEST has already had a successful career as a songwriter but is looking for some of his own material to go on tour with as well. He has several singles out including “Cheers” and “American Rust,” and a nine-track project titled Locals Only released in 2019, but “Flower Shops” might be the song to put his name on the map as an entertainer.

The two performed the song together on the first night of Wallen’s The Dangerous Tour 2022 kick-off during a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Check out the performance below.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future ERNEST and Morgan Wallen releases.

To keep up with ERNEST, follow him on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Flower Shops” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

The Best Country Music Songs for the New Year

2022 is looking to be an incredible year of country music. Take a look below as we highlight some of the best country songs that embody the spirit of the new year!

 

“Home Sweet”- Russell Dickerson

 

“We Can Reach The Stars”- Blake Shelton

 

“Miss Me More”- Kelsea Ballerini

 

“4 Goodyears”- Brett Sheroky

 

“Welcome To The Future”- Brad Paisley

 

“Wishful Drinking”- Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt

 

“Beers On Me”- Dierks Bentley ft. BRELAND & HARDY

 

“New Year’s Day”- Taylor Swift

 

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”- Kacey Musgraves

 

“Take It Slow”- Conner Smith

 

“Box of Memories”- Georgia Webster

 

“This Bar”- Morgan Wallen

Find all of these songs and more on our Spotify playlist… Click below to listen and follow for your new year country music fix.

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Carrie Underwood Delivers in First Las Vegas Residency

Carrie Underwood wows fans in her first Las Vegas Residency show, and Country Swag was there to witness it. Check out our recap below.

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Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

From an Oklahoma farm, to the American Idol stage, and now, the bright lights of Vegas, Carrie Underwood is proving the impossible: that she can continue to raise the bar almost two decades into a phenomenal career.

Underwood closed the first leg of the REFLECTION residency earlier this month; not just her first stint in Sin City but also the first ever at the new Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, after Celine Dion delayed her own performance dates due to health complications earlier this year. Underwood also paves the way for other country superstars to be in residence at the brand new venue; Luke Bryan moves into the 5,000 seat theater early next year.

Fans who have seen Underwood in concert or on tour have never seen her like this. REFLECTION is a spectacle from start to finish with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a Vegas show. But even the dazzling set, stunning visual effects, show-stopping costumes, and exceptional dancers and aerialists pale in comparison to the impeccable vocals Underwood delivers for 90 minutes straight.

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Performing hit after hit from her impressive discography, Underwood appears to be having the time of her life as she struts the stage; setting fire to a truck during the iconic final chorus of her 2005 smash, “Before He Cheats”, playing off the energy of the dancers, band, and crowd, and pausing to soak in the audience’s adoration after a gospel mashup of “Jesus Take the Wheel” and “How Great Thou Art”. The show ends with a drenched Underwood belting the finale, “Something in the Water” from beneath an active waterfall built into the two-story stage.

Originally announced as a two-week Las Vegas residency, additional shows have now been added in March, April and May 2022 due to popular demand. Get your tickets today at axs.com/carrieinvegas.

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Who Is Erin Kinsey? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

Who is Erin Kinsey? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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The Beginning:

This week, we bring you our interview with the incredibly talented country music newcomer, Erin Kinsey. The singer-songwriter is one to look out for! Growing up in a small town outside of Dallas, Texas, Kinsey was born to be a star.

“When I was growing up, I tried a lot of different things, but I didn’t really fall in love with music as a passion or a career option until I was like 12,” she begins. Like many of us, Kinsey dabbled in different interests, until she really found her love in music.

“I got a guitar for Christmas one year and it just spiraled into me learning how to sing and play at the same time and learn to write my own stuff,” shared the songstress. “It was the one thing that I set my eyes on that I just could not get enough of. I was just obsessed with it.”

Honing in on her love for country musicians like Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert, Kinsey took her craft seriously and worked to better herself in her teen years.“I started coming up to Nashville, when I was about 15 pretty consistently and by my senior year of high school, I graduated a year early, I was coming up almost once a month,” shared the singer.

When Kinsey finally graduated high school, her path to Nashville was clearly inevitable.

The Turning Point:

At just seventeen years old, and with her parents blessings upon her, Kinsey hightailed it to Music City. “I moved up to Nashville immediately after I graduated in 2018. I packed the U-haul all day, walked the stage at night and then drove off at 6AM. the next day,” she declared.

For her first few years in Nashville, it was really important to Kinsey to work on her craft. Armed with a desire to learn from the industry, she worked with everyone she could to grow her talent.

“For the first year and half to two years that I was here, I really just kept my head down and I wanted to get better at everything,” shared Kinsey. Adding, “Whether is was getting better in the writing room, getting better at guitar, or getting better at singing. I took the time to really grow and develop in a place where there was so many resources and every one knew what they were doing, and I did not.”

When the pandemic hit, Kinsey switched gears and began to focus on social media.“I really dove into more social media things at that time and tried to develop an audience,” stated the singer-songwriter. She found mild success pretty soon there after, and eventually her music went viral.

Today:

Kinsey got the courage to release her own music thanks to her fans on social media. First up, the singer teased debut single, “Drunk Too.” The song quickly gained over half a million views and likes on social media, adding to the singer’s growing confidence.

“At the root of the song, it’s really about embarrassment […] We went in the room and I had come up with the idea and the melody in the car on the way there,” she shared about the song. “It was the first song that I wrote that no matter how much time went by, I was really excited about it and that excitement never really went away.” The ballad was an incredible accomplish for the newcomer.

What followed was her song, “Just Drive,” a song that went unmistakably viral on social media. The upbeat, romantic song was inspired by Kinsey’s relationship with her longtime boyfriend and her desire to just be with him and drive around, listening to music. Recalling a past date in high school with him, going to a fancy restaurant for the first time, Kinsey remembers the feeling vividly.

“He made a playlist and we were listening to it together,” she began, “I remember about halfway there, a thought came into my mind of just like I wish it was further away because I’m having so much fun with him driving around.”

Most recently, Kinsey released her third song, the sassiest of them all, “Better On Me.” The new single was written with the same group of writers as the the former. It is already gaining traction on social media, and the singer is so proud of it, as she should be.

The sky is the limit for Kinsey going forward! Fans can expect more new music coming in 2022 and more music video content coming on her YouTube channel. “I’m going to be releasing more new music soon and I’m really excited to put that out into the world.”

Connect:

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Erin Kinsey announcements and releases.

To keep up with Erin Kinsey, follow her on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook.

Erin Kinsey’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Kidd G: ‘Down Home Boy: Gone Since Last October (Deluxe)’ – Album Review

Kidd G’s debut album Down Home Boy: Gone Since Last October (Deluxe) is out now, December 24th, on all streaming platforms. Check out our full review and listen to the brand new music below.

With almost one million followers on TikTok alone, Kidd G is leading the pack in this new wave of country music. His eclectic sound and honesty is attracting fans across the world. Today, the singer released his the deluxe version of his full-length album, Down Home Boy: Gone Since Last October.

Featuring eighteen original songs, the artist, whose real name is Jonathan Gabriel Horne, is a writer on all of the tracks. Kidd G features the four brand new songs first on the project. They include “I Don’t Wanna,” Last October,” “Use A Drink,” and “Only 16.” The singer co-wrote each of the four new tracks.

The first song is a fun-loving, jam that will resonate with the singer’s fanbase. The vibe continues you on “Use A Drink.” “Last October,” one of our favorite new songs is a song similar to the honest of Morgan Wallen’s “Livin’ The Dream.” The honesty continues on “Only 16.”

The project continues with some of the songs that started it all for the singer, including “Down Home Boy,” and “Paper Hearts (F-150).” The former is an ode to his upbringing, a common theme on the record. On the other hand, the latter is an introspective song that has fans flocking to him.

“Paper hearts in the glovebox of my F-150 (F-150) // And I might just take one out and light it up // And throw it out the window //Because I’m tipsy”

Similarly, Kidd G’s previously released song “Summer In A Small Town” has become a fan-favorite. The new song has summer romance, fun, and living the good life written all over it. Visually appealing both lyrically and within the music video, Kidd G makes every listener want to live in a small town. His country boy vocals are on full display in this fun-loving and sweet country song.

Kidd G leans into his romantic side even more on “What It’s Like,” “I Think I Love Her,” and “Ordinary Girl.” “What It’s Like” is a clever confession of liking someone. He utilizes country music staples with lyrics like “how does it feel to have a country boy’s heart racing,” as he professes his love for a special someone. On “I Think I Love Her,” the singer expresses his adoration and love for a girl yet again. If the first two songs are precursors to love, “Ordinary Girl” is a true-blue declaration of true love in a more modern and funky approach.

Leaning into his emo-music roots, “If Heaven Had A Phone” is one of the most poignant songs off the project. Anyone who has ever lost someone and missed someone can relate to this heartfelt and touching single. Kidd G leans into the vulnerability again on “Whiskey & Wine,” a fan-favorite song.

Kidd G puts words to a different kind of heartbreak on “Break Up Song.” The song starts off melancholy, but quickly reminds us of all the things that are waiting for us on the other side of a break-up. He is all of us on this catchy tune.

“The truth is I don’t believe a word that you said // The hard part is that I knew that you’re gone // The worst part is that I gotta move on // Yeah, the worst part is that I even had to make this song // Cheers to a break-up song”

On “Folks Back Home,” Kidd G clearly shares his story of growing up in the country. He shows pride for his small-town upbringing yet again. Finally, the record wraps with the pensive song, “Last Call.” Kidd G struggles with his demons from a broken relationship on the moody, yet captivating song.

Overall, Kidd G’s debut release is like nothing you have ever listened to before. And that’s a good thing! Clearly influenced by hip-hop, emo, and country music, Kidd G’s sound is one that’s all of his own. Fans should definitely give this record a listen.

Down Home Boy: Gone Since Last October Official Track List:
  1. “I Don’t Wanna” | Morgan O’Connor, William Keating, Michael Robinson, Jake Saghi, Blake Redferrin, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  2. “Last October” | Mike Woods, Kevin White, Marc Scibilia, Jake Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  3. “Use A Drink” | Juan Guerrieri-Maril, Nicole Spooner, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  4. “Only 16” | Nicholas Thompson, Jake Mark Sordelet, Joseph Boyden, Jacob Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  5.  “Down Home Boy” | Chris Destefano, Rhett Atkins, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  6. “Paper Hearts (F-150)” | Jesse Frasure, Ernest Smith, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  7. “What It’s Like” | Kyle Fishman, Ben Hayslip, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  8. “If Heaven Had A Phone” | Bonnie Dymond, Jake Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  9. “2000 & IDK” | Johann Elliot, Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  10. “Break Up Song” | Simon Jonasson, Nicole Spooner, Juan Guerrieri-Maril, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  11. “Whiskey & Wine” | Bonnie Dymond, Christopher Luc Nyhus, Dantavius Walker, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  12. “I Think I Love Her” | John Charles Reno Prentice, Jake Rose, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  13. “Summer In A Small Town” | John Thomas “J.T.” Harding, Rhett Atkins, Jacob Rice, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  14. “Ordinary Girl” | Morgan O’Connor, William Keating, Blake Hubbard, Jarrod Ingram, Jacob Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  15. “UNKNWN Number” | Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  16. “You Could Use Me” | Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  17. “Folks Back Home” | Bonnie Dymond, Lawrence Stoll, Ryan Jeffrey Anderson,  Jonathan Gabriel Horne
  18. “Last Call” | Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
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Kidd G released a deluxe version of his debut album, out now.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Kidd G releases.

To keep up with Kidd G, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Down Home Boy: Gone Since Last October (Deluxe), is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Morgan Wallen Collaborates with Lil Durk on “Broadway Girls”

Morgan Wallen collaborates with Lil Durk on new song, “Broadway Girls” available now, December 17th, on all streaming platforms. Learn more about the new track here.

Earlier this year, country superstar, Morgan Wallen shared a clip on social media of a song fans named “Broadway Girls.” The clip and the lyrics went viral quickly, leaving fans begging Wallen to release the song. Today, the singer-songwriter is doing just that, but in an unexpected way! Wallen collaborated with famed rapper Lil Durk on a killer version of “Broadway Girls.”

“I met her down at Aldean’s // She said she that saw me walking in about a mile away // Bouncers had to take her phone and that just took her smile away // She said I’m too drunk and crazy she don’t like the way I dance // She said you don’t have to join in //She said she’d take a chance””

The new song features the verse we have come to love from the previously released clip, as well as, new verses by Lil Durk. The collaboration is fresh, innovative, and unexpected. Sonically, the song pushes the envelope for Wallen, proving that he is a star in every sense of the word.

The song is a complete jam! Lil Durk and Wallen created something that is unlike anything else on the music scene right now, and we are here for it!

Fans can catch Wallen on tour next year. Check out the details here.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Morgan Wallen releases.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Broadway Girls” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

2022 Upcoming Country Album Releases

As we approach the new year, check out the 2022 upcoming country album releases here. We will keep you posted on the latest updates right here all year long.

 

JANUARY

January 14
Conner Smith – Didn’t Go Too Far
Jacob Bryant – Bar Stool Preacher

January 21
Walker Hayes Country Stuff The Album
Brothers Osborne – Skeletons Deluxe

January 28
Maddie & Tae – Through the Madness, Vol. 1
Rod + Rose – Rod + Rose
Brent Cobb – And Now, Let’s Turn To Page…
Aaron Lewis – Frayed At Both Ends
Morgan Wade – Reckless
Jordan Fletcher – True Stories

 

FEBRUARY

February 4
Muscadine Bloodline – Dispatch To 16th Ave

February 11
Joe Nichols – Good Day For Living
Priscilla Block – Welcome To The Block Party
Dustin Lynch – Blue in the Sky

February 18th
Sean Stemaly – Product of a Small Town
George BirgeGeorge Birge EP

February 25th
Teddy Robb – Get Away With It
Matt Roy – Wildflower

 

MARCH

March 4
Dolly Parton – Run, Rose, Run
Nashvillains – Tumbling Down

March 11
For King & Country – What Are We Waiting For?
Drake WhiteThe Optimystic
Jackson Dean – Greenbroke
Ernest – Flower Shops (The Album)

March 18
Hailey Whitters – Raised
Donovan Woods – Big Hurt Boy EP
Dylan Scheneider – College Town EP
Tiffany Woys – All About Love EP

March 25
Maren Morris – Humble Quest
Erin Kinsey40 East
Austin Burke – Changed Everything EP

 

APRIL

April 1
Thomas Rhett – Where We Started

April 8
Cole Swindell – Stereotype
Jillian Cardarelli – Jillian Cardarelli EP
Caitlyn Smith – High

April 15
Mitchell TenpennyThe Low Light Sessions
Chayce Beckham – Doin’ It Right
Noah Hicks – I Can Tell You’re Small Town

April 22
Jason Aldean – MACON, GEORGIA
Tenille TownesMasquerades EP
Warren Zeiders 717 Tapes EP
Abbey Cone – Hate Me

April 29
Miranda Lambert Palomino
Chris Jansen All In
Willie Nelson – A Beautiful Time

 

MAY

May 6th
Midland – The Last Resort: Greetings From
Ryan Griffin – Slow Down Sunrise
Tim Montana – Reno

May 20th
Zach Bryan – American Heartbreak
High Valley – Way Back

 

JUNE

June 3rd
Chris Young – Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition)
Eli Young Band – Love Talking
Twinnie – Welcome To The Club EP

June 10th
Carrie Underwood – Denim & Rhinestones
Niko Moon – Coastin
Jillian Jacqueline – Honestly

June 17th
Brett Eldredge – Songs About You
Hank Williams Jr. – Rich White Honky Blues

June 24th
Luke Combs – Growin’ Up
Jimmie Allen – Tulip Drive
Peytan Porter – In My Head EP
Tyler Dial – Way Back When EP
Madeline Edwards – Madeline Edwards EP
Brandon Stansell – This Must Be The Place
Raleigh Keegan – A Tale of 7 Cities

June 29th
Shawn Austin – Planes Don’t Wait EP

 

JULY

July 1st
Kylie Morgan – P.S. EP

July 8th

July 15th
Alana Springsteen – History of Breaking Up (Part Two)

July 22nd
Nicolle Galyon – Firstborn
Country Goes Reggae

July 29th
Brooke Eden – Choosing You

 

AUGUST

August 5th
Dylan Scott – Livin’ My Best Life
Travis Denning –  Might As Well Be Me

August 12th
Frank Ray – Getcha Some
Steve Moakler – Make A Little Room

August 19th
Kolby Cooper – Boy From Anderson County To The Moon
Tyler Hubbard – EP

August 26th
Ingrid Andress – Good Person
Alexander Ludwig – Highway 99
Kameron Marlowe – We Were Cowboys
Seaforth – What I Get For Loving You EP

 

SEPTEMBER

September 2nd
Jon Pardi – Mr. Saturday Night

September 9th
Breland – Cross Country
Kane Brown – Different Man

September 16th
Drake Milligan – Dallas/Fort Worth
Little Big Town – Mr. Sun
Mitchell Tenpenny – This Is The Heavy

September 23rd
Kelsea Ballerini – Subject To Change
Maddie & Tae – Through The Madness Vol. 2 EP
Madeline Merlo – Slide EP
Georgia Webster – Chapter 1: Things We’re Not Saying EP

September 30th
Ashley McBryde – Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville
Warren Zeiders – 717 Tapes: The Album
Noah Hicks – Tripping Over My Boots EP
Ben Burgess – Tears the Size of Texas
Adam Doleac – Barstool Whiskey Wonderland

 

OCTOBER

October 7th
Avery Anna – Mood Swings EP
Everette – Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot: Side B

October 14th
Callista Clark – Real To Me: The Way I Feel
Pillbox Patti – Florida
Kylie Morgan – Songs to Say I Do EP
Bailey Zimmerman – Leave the Light On

October 21st
Spencer Crandall – Western

October 28th
Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country

 

NOVEMBER

November 4th
Russell Dickerson – Russell Dickerson
Madeline Edwards – Crashlanded

November 11th
Brantley Gilbert – So Help Me God
Craig Morgan – God, Family, Country (Deluxe Edition)
Randy Houser – Note to Self

November 18th
Scotty McCreery – Same Truck (Deluxe)
Granger Smith – Moonrise

 

DECEMBER

December 2nd
Cody Johnson – Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live

December 16th
Madeline Consoer – LITTLE MISS EP

 

Which album are you most looking forward to listening to?

 

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about the upcoming country music releases. Check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music‘ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

The Best Country Music Instagram Captions for the Winter Season

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we can always turn to country music to get us through the winter season. Here are the best country music Instagram captions for the winter season.

1. For when you want to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee.
“The perfect start to the perfect day. I could say it in a couple words, this morning having coffee with her” (Brett Kissel – “Coffee with Her”)

2. For hanging by the fire.
“But when you poured out your heart I didn’t waste it. ‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to get me high” (Chris Stapleton – “Tennessee Whiskey”)

3. For when you are snowed in with your loved ones.
The lights are turned way down low, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” (Brett Young – “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”)

4. For when you are curled up with a good read.
“We laughed and cried, told stories all night long from the book of John” (Tim McGraw – “Book of John”)

5. For when you’re playing like a kid in the snow.
“Man, I sure do love this time of year. Snow starts covering up the old John Deere” (Thomas Rhett – “Christmas In The Country”)

6. For those epic winter sunsets & sunrises.
“The night knows the truth; The sunrise tells the story” (Midland – “Sunrise Tells The Story”)

7. For when you need a pick-me-up from the winter blues.
“This world could use a little healing, our hearts could surely use something to believe in”– (Maddie & Tae – “We Need Christmas”)

8. For the first snow fall.
“Take me where you used to watch the snow come down” (Dan + Shay – “Take Me Home for Christmas”)

9. For celebrating all the winter holidays with your love.
“All I know is me without you is like a present without a bow” (Kacey Musgraves – “Present Without A Bow”

10. For when winter gives you that one warm day.
“Oh I wanna see you again, but I’m stuck in colder weather” (Zac Brown Band- “Colder Weather”)

For more winter-wonderland country songs, check out our holiday playlist below!

Do not forget to tag @countryswag, when you utilize these lyrics as your Instagram captions!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music.

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The Best Country Music Christmas Songs

No genre appreciates the true meaning of Christmas more than country music! Artists of today and old have been covering traditional holiday songs and creating original ones based on their experiences now and growing up. Here are ones we think are done the best!

 

Best Christmas Covers

“The First Noel” – Gabby Barrett

This is a hard song to sing, but it seems as though Barrett had no trouble reaching those extended notes at the end of the song.

 

“Silver Bells” – Brett Young

Young’s soft vocals capture all the sights and sounds of the holiday season.

 

“Sleigh Ride” – Runaway June

The girls do a mostly A cappella version of this classic country hit, adding in some sleigh bells, fiddle, and steel guitar, giving it a unique sound.

 

“Run Run Rudolph” – Luke Bryan

Not a commonly covered song, Luke Bryan mimics the original’s rock-n-roll spirit.

 

“Santa Baby” – Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson gives this seductive song a whole new feel in her recently released Christmas album, When Christmas Comes Around.

 

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – Rascal Flatts

The three harmonies make a beautiful ballad about returning home to your loved ones on Christmas.

 

“Mary, Did You Know” – Carly Pearce

A beautifully covered version of this religious anthem about our savior.

 

“You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – Darius Rucker

Rucker released a full-length Christmas album in 2014. His cover of the classic Dr. Seuss jingle stands out.

 

“Last Christmas” – Taylor Swift

It’s fitting that Taylor Swift covers this breakup Christmas song so well. Did she choose this one because she sounded great on it or for another specific reason? 

 

“Little Drummer Boy” – Carrie Underwood

Underwood’s vocal never cease to amaze, but her son Isaiah steals the show when he adorably joins his mom after the first verse.

 

 

Best Original Songs

“Take Me Home for Christmas” – Dan + Shay

The boys beg their girls to take bring them home and show them their Christmas traditions; it’s the only thing wish on their list.

 

“We Need Christmas” – Maddie & Tae

Written last year during the pandemic, the girls describe the importance of Christmas and how it gives us hope and reminds us of the most important part of the year: spending time with family. 

 

“Christmas in Blue Chair Bay” – Kenny Chesney

Only Chesney can make singing about island life during Christmas sound so wonderful.

 

“Glittery” – Kacey Musgraves ft. Troye Sivan

Kacey Musgraves showcases her gentle vocals as she compares Christmas decorations to the feeling she gets with this particular person.

 

“I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight” – Keith Urban

In this cleverly written song by Urban and Shane McAnally, he sings about how being alone on Christmas can feel extra lonely, but he can come over and make everything alright.

 

“Christmas Always Finds Me” – Ingrid Andress

In this piano ballad, Andress mentions no matter where or how old she is, the holiday spirit will never leave her.

“Christmas in the County” – Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett describes the simplicity behind a Christmas celebration in the country as compared to the big city.

 

“Naughty List” – Mitchell Tenpenny 

Mitchell Tenpenny released a whole Christmas album this year, but this one may be the most unique. He describes a Christmas spent at his girlfriend’s parent’s house, and after sneaking into her room at night, he knows he is bound for Santa’s naughty list.

 

“Lit This Year”- Florida Georgia Line

In this fun track, the boys discuss what Christmas was like at their house; lit lights and lit family members.

 

“Mr. Christmas” – Brett Eldredge

Eldredge has embodied the holiday spirit more than any other country artist. He’s currently in the middle of yet another Holiday Tour, stopping in Vegas, Nashville, Boston, New York, and Chicago. On top of his 18-track Glow album in 2016, he released eleven new songs on October 22. 

For more holiday songs, check out our Country Christmas Songs playlist below on Spotify!

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