The Meaning of Country Music

Since it is the fall/harvest season, I wanted to express what Country as a music genre means to me. It brings me back to the Hoedown event I went to in my second year living at Centenary,  and how music can really bring people together. 

Regarding country, people either love it or hate it. I originally did not like country music until I went to Wildwood, NJ, during the Barefoot Country Festival . The vibes were immaculate, so I had to get in on all the fun. 

Post Malone, who is one of my favorite artists, was headlining so I figured I would go and listen. He was one of the only country artists I listened to at the time.  Eventually I discovered Morgan Wallen. Ever since then, Country has had a new meaning to me. 

The New Meaning of Country 

Since the festival,  I have been obsessed with Country music. I had grown to love new artists, like Dasha, Kenny Rogers, Luke Combs, and many more. There is something in country music that is so raw and real that I always enjoy. 

When I think of Country music, I think of family time, football, and fall. Football and country are considered very American traditions, so I tie them together especially this time of year. While I have this new love of country music, I have also gotten a new love for football. I have always had a favorite team, but I have really gotten into it. I still don’t quite understand it, but it is still fun to watch. 

I firmly believe that Country is one of the strongest genres of music right now. I normally don’t like putting music in a box, but Country is especially different. For something that brings the world and families together, I think it should have its own category. 

Now enough of the sappy emotions, here are a few songs by country artists I believe everyone should hear at least once. 

• I Had Some Help- Post Malone and Morgan Wallen

• Two Doors Down- Dolly Parton

• Thinkin’ Bout Me- Morgan Wallen

• One Number Away- Luke Combs

• She Got The Best of Me- Luke Combs 

• We’ve Got Tonight- Kenny Rogers 

• You Proof- Morgan Wallen 

You can tell I like Morgan Wallen, eh? The reason I chose these songs is because they embody what country means and really expresses the family and love values in these songs. 

Country will always have a special place in my heart, and should be a genre people should listen to at least once!