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17 Songs To Add To Your Backroad Playlist

Roll your windows down, crank up your volume and hit the backroads with some of the best songs written to sling gravel or mud to.

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17 Songs To Add To Your Backroad Playlist
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Whether you're a small town kid stuck in traffic on your way to class or just ready to hit the backroads after a long day, you have a song that makes you wanna roll down the windows, crank up the music and let your soul fly. As the first note plays, your foot pushes down on the peddle, gravel flies, and suddenly, you're having the time of your life singing along to your favorite backroad songs. You can reflect, breathe in the country air and remember the good times, bonfires and late nights with your buddies; music does that for you. Here are 17 songs to add to your backroad playlist if you haven't already.

1. "Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle


This song is great for reflecting on your hometown and what the people there are made of: guts, dirt and "Hey ya'll, watch this!"

2. "Dust on the Bottle" by David Lee Murphy


Sometimes the old songs are the best ones to pull up old memories. When I listen to this song, I think of my first real love and the fun we had. I also think of love and how it's "just one of those things that gets sweeter with time."

3. "Dirt Road Anthem" by Jason Aldean


This song says it all; from rehashing old friendships to hanging out with the crew, this songs covers all the bases for your backroad ride down memory lane.

4. "Country Boy Song" by Earl Dibbles, Jr.


I have no idea why I love this song so much, but it makes me think of home. When I'm not there, that's the only place I want to be.

5. "Country Boys Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr.


No explanation needed. Ever.

6. "Small Town U.S.A." by Justin Moore


This song hits home on so many levels. From your first love to nights out with your buddies, this song will make you miss those times. It is great for reminiscing.

7. "Country Must Be Country Wide" by Brantley Gilbert


Although he is considered "new country," Brantley Gilbert has made one hell of an impact on country music. He is responsible for love songs, fight music and music that makes people proud to be country.

8. "Something To Do With My Hands" by Thomas Rhett


This song is one of those songs to listen to when you're riding around with the person you love. While it's not solely aimed at couples, it can certainly incite intimacy.

9. "Welcome 2 Jawga" by Jawga Boys


Volume up. You won't regret it. This songs not only has epic bass, but it is also one of those windows down, gravel-slinging, mudding kind of songs.

10. "Outlaw" by Upchurch feat. Luke Combs


Ryan Upchurch is one of those people who speaks his mind, especially in his music. Don't believe me? "Now where's all my country folks that could actually go survive? When that stock market crashes I'll be somewhere deep off in these pines; killin' shit, kickin' ass and taking what the hell is mine."

11. "Holler Back" by The Lost Trailers


For some unknown (to me) reason, The Lost Trailers kind of fell off the map, but not before they left us with one amazing song about remembering where you come from.

12. "Ride With Me" by Cody Johnson


I heard this song for the first time the other day, and instantly added it to my Spotify. Need a backroad song with a little romance? This one is for you. Guys, grab your girl's hand, kiss her knuckles and ask her that one special question: Wanna go for a ride in the truck?

13. "Huntin', Fishin', Lovin' Every Day" by Luke Bryan


This song is relatively new, but if you haven't heard it, you need to. If it doesn't make you wanna hit the trees or the water, I'm sorry.

14. "Like a Cowboy" by Randy Houser


Need to go for a ride and let everything off your chest? This is the song for you. Need a song to let your girl or guy know you care? This. Play it. Trust me.

15. "Guys Like Me" by Eric Church


Another borderline romance song, this is great for riding around with the one you love. It's a great song to let them know that you love the way they love you.

16. "Pickin' Wildflowers" by Keith Anderson

" Baby whatcha say we go pickin' wildflowers? Got a spot way back in the woods. Sneak away for a couple of hours, you and me baby, pickin' wildflowers." Keith Anderson is definitely not subtle when it comes to this song, but it's great, so kick up the volume.

17. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd


No apologies here. This song is forever going to be one of the greats! You know how it goes, so roll down the windows and crank up the volume.

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