A lot of people think of country music and immediately turn away from it. Truth be told, country music has a lot of relatable life situations. Country music artists write songs based on how they feel or things they've been through. Here are some phrases from country songs that I believe have valuable life lessons that many people can relate to.

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1) “Don’t blink.” – Kenny Chesney

Life goes by pretty fast, don’t waste time focusing on little things that don’t matter. Enjoy the good times, take risks, and don’t take anything for granted. The good things are going to be over before you know they even happened.

2) “Always stay humble and kind.” – Tim McGraw

If you’re lucky enough to be blessed and surrounded by the right people everyday and always given unconditional love, don’t be anything less than humble. Be kind and have gratitude. A little kindness goes a long way and is always appreciated.

3) “If you’re faced with a choice and you have to choose, I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.” – Rascal Flatts

If you’re stuck in a situation and don’t think you have a way out, in the end, it’s yourself and your life that matters. Choose to do what is going to make you the happiest and the rest will fall into place.

4) “Have a little faith to fall back on.” – Hunter Hayes

Create relationships that are going to make you feel safe if you need a little guidance or a shoulder to cry on. Keep around the ones that are always there for you.

5) “Live like you were dying.” – Tim McGraw

If you don’t live as if every breath was your last, you’re not living to your fullest. It’s okay to be sad, but don’t let it consume you. If you were to die tomorrow, would you be happy with the way you’ve finished your life?

6) “Be a best friend, tell the truth & overuse I love you.” – Lee Brice

Be the friend you wish to have. Letting someone know how much you love them never hurts. Anything, but the truth, can get you in trouble.

7) “It’s funny how it’s the little things in life that mean the most.” – Zac Brown Band

It’s not the expensive cars or the $900 prom dress that’s going to matter in the long run, it’s the relationships created and the true feeling of happiness you get from other people. She wants you to hold her hand and let her wear your jacket. She doesn’t care if you spend $5 or $500 on her birthday gift. She cares how you make her feel.

8) “God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.” – Rascal Flatts

Relationships end with hope for new ones to be found. Everything happens for a reason, don’t dwell on things you’ve lost, and look ahead at what’s in front of you. It could be something great.

9) “Some pages turned, some bridges burned, but there were, lessons learned.” – Carrie Underwood

Things change, people change, and we can only grow stronger from learning through mistakes. If you’ve lost a friendship in the past, chances are it’s supposed to stay there.

10) “People throw rocks at things that shine.” – Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift pretty much has a lesson in every song. People are going to hate you for what you’ve got, let them. Keep being you. Don’t let ‘em tear you down. You’re all that matters.