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My 7 Favorite Country Throwback Songs

Country music is good for the soul.

kileyhill

Oct 23, 2020

Pennsylvania State University

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I felt like during the summer I kept listening to the same kind of music and never really branched out. When I was growing up, it was always country music playing in the car. A 20-minute trip to the grocery store - country music. A 6-hour car ride to Ohio - country music. And I honestly loved growing up on it. But when I started going to school it was just normal for people to make fun of you for listening to country music. But, to be honest, I love country music. I started listening to songs from when I was growing up and they just make me so happy, especially during this time of the pandemic. So I wanted to share a few of the ones that bring the biggest smile to my face!

She Wouldn't Be Gone by Blake Shelton

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I don't know what it is, but something about screaming this song in the car with the windows down just really clears my head.

Holes In The Floor Of Heaven - Steve Wariner

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This song is sad, but if you have a loved one that has passed away, this song actually brings so much peace.

Watching You - Rodney Atkins

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I loved this song when I was 7 (I had a full dance to it that I choreographed myself) and I'm still obsessed with it (the song, not the dance).

You're Gonna Miss This - Trace Adkins

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I never really understood the meaning of this song when I was younger (ironic if you know the lyrics) but now whenever I hear it, it really does bring tears to my eyes.

Need You Now - Lady A

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My sister and I used to scream this song in the car together like we have felt heartbreak before at 6 and 7. Definitely a good song though and I've always loved how well Lady A's voices blend together so nicely.

Wild At Heart - Gloriana

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This song is just something else. I absolutely love it. Anytime it came on in the car I'd ask my mom or dad to turn it up. And now, I just do it myself.

Last Name - Carrie Underwood

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And of course, to the woman that made me lose my concert virginity: Carrie Underwood. I distinctively remember watching the music video to this song on CMT Country Music Videos on tv and thinking "she's so cool." Well, she's still cool and I still wish I was her.

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