Independence Day means something different to everyone, but many Americans can agree that it means celebrating freedom with family and friends over some barbecue and cold drinksâall while listening to music, of course. If youâre already a fan of country music, chances are excellent that you already have these songs locked and loaded. For those who arenât, find these songs on your favorite music platform and add them to your outdoor party playlist this summer.
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âChicken Fried,â Zac Brown Band
If you donât know what country looks like, just take a look at burly, bearded Zac Brown. His bandâs music depicts a lazy, satisfying lifestyle full of simple country pleasures.
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âTake Me Home, Country Roads,â John Denver
Legendary folk singer John Denver wrote this song with some friends, even though none of them had ever been to West Virginia. His simple chords and distinctive voice create a vivid scene of the Blue Ridge Mountains and country life.
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âRed Solo Cup,â Toby Keith
This song is possibly the greatest ode to an inanimate object the world has ever heard. The title suggests exactly what the song is about: having a good time with your buddies and making some mistakes. When this song comes up in your playlist queue, break out the solo cups and have a game of flip cup.
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âAlcohol,â Brad Paisley
This song is kind of like youâre at a wine tasting⊠except youâre drinking everything but wine. Thereâs plenty of cringe-worthy reminders in this song of the stupid things weâre capable of while drinking.
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âKMAG YOYO,â Hayes Carll
Not your typical country star, Hayes Carll doesnât occupy the same space as Toby Keithâhe stands a bit to the left. Heâs as country as they come, though: the name of the song stands for âKiss my ass, guys, youâre on your own.â âNuff said.
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âMerica,â Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles, Jr.
Earl Dibbles, Jr., the tobacco-chewing, overall-wearing alter ego of country star Granger Smith, struck a chord in country fans with this anthem of American greatness, which has over four million YouTube views. Yee-yee!
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âAmerican Saturday Night,â Brad Paisley
Before he began recording jingles with Peyton Manning, Brad actually made some good music. âAmerican Saturday Nightâ explores all the differences that make up our great country.
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âRedneck Woman,â Gretchen Wilson
This classic song is a celebration of almost every stereotype of the American South. Gretchen Wilson doesnât singâshe SANGS her songs from a place off a dirt road.
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âRednecker,â Hardy
Some people take pride in driving a big olâ truck and having a Southern twang. This song turns being a redneck into a competition, so do what makes you feel right and own it.
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