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Without a doubt, country artists have a knack for writing and singing about matters of the heart. Whether it's a crushing ballad about the one who got away or a fast-paced homage to the onslaught of new romance, there's something about this genre that really captures the magic of love. Maybe it's the heartfelt narrative in the lyrics, the smoky vocals or the warm guitar sound - either way, it's for sureCountry songs about lovethis will melt you instantly.
To try to collect everyoneGreat country song about loveit would be almost impossible. There are the timeless classics, such asLady A’s „I Run To You“, Taylor Swifts „Love Story“eBecause You Love Me by Carrie Underwoodand then there are the modern hits like„You Make It Easy“ von Jason Aldeane"The Bones" by Maren Morris.But in recent years there have been a ton of new songs that deal with all the beautiful emotions and experiences that come with itpassionate. Best of all, some of them were written and performed by real country couples - and others were inspired by real love stories.
So if you are lookingsatisfy your inner hopeless romance, pour yourself a glass of whisky, open your streaming service of choice and play these uncompromising tunes over and over again.
"Start Over" - Chris Stapleton
I don't care / Wherever we are, that's where I want to be... I can be your lucky penny / You can be my four leaf clover.
Trivia: This soulful jam features backing vocals from Chris Stapleton's wife, Morgane. How adorable is that?
"Sin With You" - Sam Hunt
With you I felt closer to the stars / I felt forgiveness in my heart with you / I saw the light in the dark with you / I felt like I could fly...
With Sam Hunt's husky voice, unexpected trap beat and thought-provoking lyrics, this is definitely no ordinary love song. Hunt said so in a recent interviewhopes LGBTQ Christian couples can relate to thisabout your experience in this song.
"Still smoking" - RaeLynn
I was floating in the sky as soon as I met you / We burned tires, made fires / That still goes.
This chilled little song is about a "summer flirtation that turned into a flame that lasts forever".
"I love the fact thatreally noiflike a love songbut thatIt isa love song." RaeLynn told The Tennessean.
The music video also serves as an homage to her own love story and features plenty of footage of her and her husband Josh Davis.
"Not good at no" - Morgan Wallen
All you do girl is my weakness... I'm not good at not kissing again / If you lean a little closer.
If there's one word that sums up the theme of this catchy country song, it's *passionate*.
"Take You Home" - Cassadee Pope
This ain't the same old song about two hearts meeting and that's it, on a Friday / Nah, boy, I'm talkin' about a town that's dotted on the map, nobody knows / That'll tell you everything you need to know . i want to take you home
The title says it all: This is about letting someone into your life on a larger scale — bringing them back to your hometown to meet your family. Fun Fact: Cassadee Pope says this happy songhelped her through a difficult year,in which she and longtime boyfriend Rian Dawson broke up.
"Forever To Go" - Chase Rice
Another year has passed / And baby, kinda / Our song never gets old... The honeymoon phase / And the butterflies fade away / But I'll never let you go.
Chase Rice said thatthis is one of his favorite songsThe Album Part I, mostly for its message - and you'll definitely understand why after hearing it.
"That's a love that I believe everyone wants' said RicePeople.
"Fehlt" - Kelsea Ballerini
If I touch you I'll be easy / It's okay 'cause I don't want space / If I don't say enough you'll leave me / I swear to God I'll talk all day.
It's equally exciting and frightening to realize that you're really depending on someone else. Kelsea Ballerini captures that vulnerability perfectly in this catchy bop.
"Wherever I Go" - Maddie & Tae
It's my only way out of town / Even when I'm on a shotgun / Feels like a ride on the east coast, on the coast... It takes my breath away like a Parisian sunset / Takes my heart where it never would has been.
That should be pretty clear after watching the video clipThis song is very personal to Maddie & Tae. In particular, it appears to be dedicated to her fiancés Jonah Font and Josh Kerr — everywhere they've been together and where they'll go in the future.
"Like a Rodeo" - Kane Brown
I knew it wouldn't be easy to hold on to / 'Cause when you turn on the light, put your lips on mine / It's getting hotter than a Houston night.
Exploring the wild rollercoaster ride to fall in love with, this slow rock hit is sure to stick in your head instantly.
"Slow Dancing in a Parking Lot" - Jordan Davis
We spin you around the Walmart sign / And move our feet across the painted white lines... And I don't care what song comes next / I'm falling right here, I don't want no safety net.
What makes this love song so special is that it wasinspired by a true storyabout co-writer Lonnie Fowler's relationship with his wife.
"IfLonnie told me the story of that first datewith his wife...he was driving her home from prom and didn't want the night to end so he parked in a parking lot and put on Garth Brooks' "She's Every Woman" and asked her for one last dance ," Jordan Davis said in a press release. "I was just like, 'Man, that captures everything about country music right there.."
Davis says fans have embraced this song so much that sometimes they startslow dancingwhen he performs it live in concert.
"10,000 Hours" - Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber
When you close your eyes tell me what are you dreaming of? / Everything, I want to know everything.
Speaking of sentimentality, the music video for this song features the real-life wives of all three singers: Hailey Baldwin, Abby Law and Hannah Billingsley. And it's so romantic that Justin Bieber himselfasked Dan + Shay to play it live for the first timeat your wedding. Did I mention that "10,000 hours" isnominated for Single of the Year, music event of the yeareMusic Video of the Year at the 2020 CMA Awards? Yes, that's a success — and that's no surprise.
"This is us" - Jimmie Allen, Noah Cyrus
I'm lucky all the other lovers got away / I'm lucky my heart was always hard to break / I'm lucky I had the chance to take it when you came.
From the moment the somber piano begins to play, you can tell this song — which tells the story of a couple rekindling their love — carries serious weight. Jimmie Allen said it's about two people who did ittrying to figure out who they werebut they remained friends through all of life's trials and tribulations.
„Happy Anywhere“ – Blake Shelton, feat. Gwen Stefani
You are the beauty, you are the Northern Lights / And my spirit has faded / The blue skies over Telluride / Beside you is kinda overrated / The winding road, let it wind / My home is wherever your heart is.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani released more than one super romantic duet this year (see: "None but you") - but this one feels particularly relevant in 2020.
Shelton says it isone of his favorite music videos he's ever madebecause it shows real behind-the-scenes footage of the happy moments of their relationship. He called it "honest and real" and TBH I totally agree.
"Hold You Tonight" - Gryffin, Chris Lane
I have lessons to give / You should wear them / All those clothes you wear / You should lose them / All those plans you had / Make some new ones...cause this time I'll make my time.
Who knew country music and EDM would go together so perfectly? In an Instagram post, Gryffin revealed that this little number has been climbing the chartswas inspired by his relationship with his wife.
"It's very special to me," he wrote. "It marks my 2nd birthday to my amazing wife @stephggriffith who is everything to me and my muse in life. This upcoming album is dedicated to her and the amazing, beautiful woman that she is.”
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