Top Country Love Songs

Since Valentines day is right around the corner I decided to make a list of my favorite country love songs. This list has county love song that I have been listening to for many years and new loves songs that I have fallen in "love" with! All of these songs put a smile on my face every time I listen to them. Please feel free to use this list to make the special person in your life a personalized CD like everyone use to do back in the day because it is a inexpensive gift but has thought and love put into it! After reading the list please let me know what country love songs give you a warm fuzzy feeling inside :)

1. "There You'll Be"-Faith Hill
2. "That's How You Know It's Love"- Deana Carter
3. "How Do I Live"-Trisha Yearwood/Leeann Rimes
4. "You Saved Me"-Kenny Chesney
5. "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes"-Dierks Bentley
6. "I Melt"-Rascal Flatts
7. "I Still Believe In You"-Vince Gill
8. "I Will Always Love You"-Dolly Parton
9. "To Make You Feel My Love"-Garth Brooks
10. "I'm Already There"-Lonestar
11. "It's Your Love"-Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
12. "Must Be Doing Something Right"-Billy Currington
13. "Only You Can Love Me This Way"-Keith Urban
14. "Two Sparrow in a Hurricane"-Tonya Tucker
15. "Mama He's Crazy"-The Judds
16. "Bless the Broken Road"-Rascal Flatts
17. "Just Might(Make Me Believe)"-Sugarland
18. "Keep On Lovin' You"-Steel Magnolia
19. "Fall Into Me"-Emerson Drive
20. "Brass Bed"-Josh Gracin
21. "Laughed Until We Cried"-Jason Aldean
22. "Whatever It Is"-Zac Brown Band
23. "Then"-Brad Paisley
24. "Love Like Crazy"-Lee Brice
25. "Somebody"-Reba McEntire

"Love Like Crazy" by Lee Brice

they called them crazy when they started out
said 17 to young to know what loves about
they've been together 58 years now
thats crazy
he brought home 67 bucks a week
bought a little two bedroom house on maple street
where she blessed him with 6 more mouths to feed
thats crazy
just ask him how he did it
he'll say pull up a seat it'll only take a minute to tell you everything
(chorus)
be a best friend
tell the truth
over use i love you
go to work
do your best
dont out smart your common sense
never let your prayin knees get lazy
and love like crazy
they called him crazy when he quit his job
sellin home computers boy they'll never take off
well he sold his one man shop to microsoft
and they paid like crazy
just ask him how he made it
he'll tell you faith and sweat
and the heart of a faithful woman who never let him forget
(chorus)
be a best friend
tell the truth
over use i love you
go to work
do your best
dont out smart your common sense
never let your prayin knees get lazy
and love like crazy
always treat your woman like a lady
never get to old to call her baby
never let your prayin knees get lazy
and love like crazy
they called him crazy when they started out
they've been together 58 years now
aint that crazy

Willie Nelson Mystic Lake Tickets

Willie Nelson has been one of the most popular country singers since the 70s and he is coming to Minnesota! Willie Nelson will be performing at Mystic Lake on March 26th and 27th! Willie Nelson's first #1 single was "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" in 1975 and he has had dozens of hit songs since then. Some of his other #1 singles are "If Youve Got the Money, I've got the Time," "Georgia on My Mind," "Blue Skies," "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys," "On the Road Again," "Always on My Mind," "City of New Orleans," "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" and "Nothing I Can Do About It Now." Willie Nelson is a legend and I am so excited I get the chance to see him!! Willie Nelson Mystic Lake Tickets will sell out very fast because there are so many people that love him. If you have been lucky enough to see Willie Nelson in concert please tell me your story!

Jagermeister Tour: Eric Church and Josh Thompson

The Jagermeister tour is coming back to Minnesota on March 26, 2010! The last time I saw the Jagermeister tour it was with Pat Green and Randy Houser. It is always so much fun to go to a Jagermeister concert because everyone there, including the performers, are there to party and have the time of their lives! This year the Jagermeister tour is headlined by Eric Church and the opening act is Josh Thompson. Eric Church released his second album, Carolina, last year and it has been very successful. Carolina has the great singles "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart" on it. Josh Thompson sings one of my new favorite country songs "Beer on the Table." Eric Church and Josh Thompson will be at the State Theatre in Minnesota on March 26!!! Eric Church tickets have been selling out everywhere quickly so if you want to go see this fun tour you shouldn't wait to buy tickets!

"Beer on the Table"

Every morning I get up before that rooster crows
Heading straight to somewhere I don’t even want to go
Eggs and bacon in my belly and a Folger’s coffee buzz
Good ol’ radar detector it protects me from the fuzz
Well, I do what I gotta do to get through working that 9 to 5
It’s killing me but then again it’s keeping me alive

It puts the gas in my truck, butter on my biscuit,
couple bucks when I’m itching for a scratch-off ticket
That poker makes me broker every Saturday night
But I still got running water and they ain’t cut off the lights
Come Friday night, My friends and I start peeling off them labels
Working hard all week puts beer on the table

Eighteen bucks an hour and a million dollar tan
All them women whistle at me while I’m working for the man
Making me some cold hard cash out in that summer sun
Come Friday I’ll have money but by Monday I’ll have none
Once the bills are paid and that bass boat tank has gone from E to F
I fill that big ol’ cooler up there ain’t a whole lot left

But I got gas in my truck, butter on my biscuit,
couple bucks when I’m itching for a scratch-off ticket
That poker makes me broker every Saturday night
But I still got running water and they ain’t cut off the lights
Come Friday night, my friends and I start peeling off them labels
Working hard all week puts the beer on the table

Oh, oh, I’m a simple man, yes I am
All I need is a few good friends and a good job,
And a good dog, maybe a woman that understands

And a little gas in my truck, some butter on my biscuit,
A couple bucks when I’m itching for a scratch-off ticket
That poker makes me broker every Saturday night
But I still got running water and they ain’t cut off the lights
Come Friday night, my friends and I start peeling off them labels
Working hard all week, yeah, puts the beer on the table
Ho! Ha! Puts the beer on the table

Would y'all pass me another one of them cold cans?

Jason Aldean Concert in Minnesota on March 11, 2010

I was so excited this morning when I checked out Jason Aldeans website and saw that he will be performing in Minnesota on March 11, 2010!!! Jason Aldean's concert will be at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, MN. These Jason Aldean tickets will sell out very fast because the Verizon Wireless Center is not a huge venue and Jason Aldean sold out the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair which is much larger extremely fast. Jason Aldean tickets are now available to purchase! There isn't many Jason Aldean tickets available right now but I was able to get a few! I have said this a hundred times before but Jason Aldean is one of the best performers I have ever seen and this is a show you will not want to miss!

Brad Paisley Xcel Concert Tickets

The day is almost here!! Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert will be at the Xcel Energy Center on January 16th which is tomorrow!!! Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert have both released great songs recently. Brad Paisley has had the hit singles "American Saturday Night," "Welcome To the Future" and "Then" from his newest album, American Saturday Night. Miranda Lambert just released her album, Revolution, which had two singles that I love "Dead Flowers" and "White Liar" on it. I can't wait to hear all of these great songs and the rest of their amazing songs from the past. If you still don't have Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert tickets don't worry there are still plenty left. Brad Paisley tickets have actually dropped in price in the past week so now is the time to buy some!

American Idol Country Music Artists

I am so excited for the new American Idol season to start tonight! I love the beginning of the season because you get to see all the funny/horrible singers. The thing I love most about American Idol is all of the great country artists that have been discovered on the show like:

Kelly Clarkson-
I know Kelly Clarkson isn't known as a country singer but she did have a hit country song thanks to Reba McEntire. Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire sang "Because of You" together and then went on tour together. I got the chance to see the 2 Worlds 2 Voices tour when it came to the Target Center. Kelly Clarkson did a great job covering all of Reba McEntires famous country songs.

Josh Gracin-
Josh Gracin was on the 2nd season of American Idol and right away became one of my favorite country artists. Josh Gracin's country singles that were released are "I Want to Live," "Nothing to Lose," "We Weren't Crazy" and my favorite "Stay With Me (Brass Bed)."

Bucky Covington-
Bucky Covington was on the 5th season of American Idol. Bucky Covington released his first album on April 17, 2007 and it debut #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums. Bucky Convington has had great country singles like "A Different World," "I'll Walk" and "It's Good To Be Us." Bucky Covington will be releasing a new album in Spring 2010.

Danny Gokey-
Danny Gokey was on the last season of America Idol. He just released his 1st single to country radio stations called "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me." I have a feeling his album, My Best Days, will be a huge success

Kelly Pickler-
Kelly Pickler stole the hearts of all Americans during the 5th season of American Idol. With her bubbly personality and the sad story of her childhood you knew she would be a huge success. Kelly Pickler released her first album, Small Town Girl, in 2006 and it was certified Gold. Her second album, Kellie Pickler, was also a huge success. Her country singles include "Red High Heels," "Things That Never Cross a Mans Mind," "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You," "I Wonder," "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" and "Best Days of Your Life." Kelly Pickler is currently touring with Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift and Kelly Pickler will be at the Xcel Energy Center on May 7th and tickets are still available.

Carrie Underwood-
Carrie Underwood is by far the most successful artist to come out of American Idol. Carrie Underwood's first album, Some Hearts, has been certified 7x platinum. Some Hearts was also the #1 selling album for 2006 in all genres and was the best selling debut album by a solo female country music artist in history. Her second album, Carnival Ride, was 2x ceritified Platinum and her 3rd album, Play On, debut at #1. Carrie Underwood's amazing country songs include "Jesus, Take the Wheel," "Some Hearts," "Don't Forget to Remember Me," "before He Cheats," "Wasted," "All-American Girl," "So Small," "Just a Dream," "Last Name," "I Told You So," "Cowboy Casanova" and "Temporary Home." Carrie Underwood is headlining a tour this year and I really hope she makes a stop in Minnesota because I would love to see her in concert!

"My Best Days Are Ahead of Me"-Danny Gokey

Blowing out the candles
on another birthday cake
Old enough to look back and laugh at my mistakes
Young enough to look at the future and like what I see
My best days are ahead of me

Life hasn't always been a party
but mostly it's been good
There's only one or two things that I'd change if I could
I dont get lost in the past or get stuck in some sad memory yah
My best days are ahead of me

Age is nothing but a number
Sometimes I have to wonder
What does it really mean
But heeeey im still putting it together
I keep getting better
if I keep getting better
I can be whatever I want to be
My best days are ahead of me

Age is nothing but a number
Sometimes I have to wonder
What does it really mean
But heeeey im still putting it together
I keep getting better
if I keep getting better
I can be whatever I want to be
My best days are ahead of me

I've got sunsets to witness
dreams to dance with
beaches to walk on
and lovers to kiss
there's a whole lot of world out there
that I can't wait to see
My best days are ahead of me
My best days are ahead of me

Country Band of the Decade

After writing my list of best country songs of the decade I starting thinking about who was my favorite country band of the decade. It took me about 30 seconds to come up with the answer...Rascal Flatts! Rascal Flatts accomplished so much in the 2000's and released a lot of amazing music! I know there are millions of country fans that love Rascal Flatts just as much as I do and the main reason is because of all their great songs they have sang in the past 10 years...

Rascal Flatts(2000)-has sold 2,303,000 copies
"Prayin' For Daylight"
"This Everyday Love"
"While You Loved Me"
"I'm Movin' On"

Melt(2002)-has sold 3,073,000 copies
"These Days"
"I Melt"
"Mayberry"
"Love You Out Loud"

Feels Like Today(2004)-has sold 5,149,000 copies
"Feels Like Today"
"Bless the Broken Road"
"Fast Cars and Freedom"
"Skin"
"Here's To You"

Me and My Gang-has sold 4,796,000 copies
"Stand"
"What Hurts the Most"
"I Feel Bad"
"My Wish"
"Me and My Gang"

Still Feels Good
"Take Me There"
"Here"
"Bob That Head"
"Winner at a Losing Game"
"Everyday"
"She Goes All the Way"

Unstoppable(2009)-has sold 1,030,796 copies
"Here Comes Goodbye"
"Summer Nights"
"Why"

Another reason fans love Rascal Flatts so much is because they put on an unbelievable concert. I have been lucky enough to see them three times in concert and I would love to see them many more times! Rascal Flatts has headlined 6 major tours which were:

I Melt(2002-2003)
Here's to You(2004-2005)
Me and My Gang(2006-2007)
Still Feels Good(2007-2008)
Bob That Head(2008-2009)
American Living Unstoppable(2009-2010)

From 2001-2005 Rascal Flatts made $26.3 million and sold 777,384 tickets. In 2006, they made $46.2 million with their tour and sold over a million tickets. In 2007, Rascal Flatts made $34 million and sold 588,009 tickets. I know that Rascal Flatts won't be going anywhere anytime soon. I can't wait to hear all the songs they release in the future and see them in concert anytime they come to Minnesota!

Top Country Songs of the Decade

I decided my first blog of the year should look back on all the great country songs of the decade. I decided not to list them in any certain order because I don't even know where I would begin! But, here is a list of my top 50 songs that were released from 2000-2009...

1."More Than A Memory"-Garth Brooks(2007)
2."Bring on the Rain"-Jody Messina(2003)
3."Raining on Sunday"-Keith Urban(2005)
4."Ol'Red"-Blake Shelton(2001)
5."Make Me Believe"-Sugarland(2004)
6."19 Something"-Mark Wills(2002)
7."Settle For a Slow Down"-Dierks Bentley(2006)
8."Live Like You Were Dying"-Tim McGraw(2004)
9."Good Morning Beautiful"-Steve Holy(2001)
10."If You're Going Through Hell"-Rodney Atkins(2006)
11."Cowboy Take Me Away"-Dixie Chicks(2000)
12."Hurt"-Johnny Cash(2003)
13."There You'll Be"-Faith Hill(2001)
14."Stay"-Sugarland(2007)
15."Redneck Woman"-Gretchen Wilson(2004)
16."Whiskey Lullaby-Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss(2003)
17."Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue"-Toby Keith(2002)
18."This Ones For the Girls"-Martina McBride(2003)
19."When the World Stopped Turning"-Alan Jackson(2001)
20."I Saw God Today"-George Strait(2008)
21."The Woman With You"-Kenny Chesney(2004)
22."Anything But Mine"-Kenny Chesney(2005)
23."Need You Now"-Lady Antebellum(2009)
24."Bring Me Down"-Miranda Lambert(2005)
25."Kerosene"-Miranda Lambert(2005)
26."Just A Dream"-Carrie Underwood(2008)
27."Before He Cheats"-Carrie Underwood(2006)
28."On Again Tonight"-Trent Willmon(2006)
29."Stupid Boy"-Keith Urban(2006)
30."Fall Into Me"-Emerson Drive(2002)
31."Holy Water"-Big & Rich(2004)
32."Save a Horse"-Big & Rich(2004)
33."White Horse"-Taylor Swift(2008)
34."Should've Said No"-Taylor Swift(2006)
35."Speed"-Montgomery Gentry(2002)
36."Roll With Me"-Montgomery Gentry(2008)
37."Red Dirt Road"-Brooks and Dunn(2003)
38."Believe"-Brooks and Dunn(2005)
39."Big Green Tractor"-Jason Aldean(2009)
40."Lets Be Us Again"-Lonestar(2004)
41."Skin"-Rascal Flatts(2005)
42."What Hurts the Most"-Rascal Flatts(2006)
43."Wrapped Up in You"-Garth Brooks(2001)
44."Break Down Here"-Julie Roberts(2003)
45."Long Trip Alone"-Dierks Bentley(2006)
46."Just Another Day in Paradise"-Phil Vassar(2000)
47."5 O'clock Somewhere"-Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson(2003)
48."Alcohol"-Brad Paisley(2005)
49."I'll Just Hold On"-Blake Shelton(2008)
50."Who I Am"-Jessica Andrews(2001)

I know this new decade will have just as many if not more great country songs! Like always let me know if I forgot any of your favorites!

Top New Country Artist of 2009

Just a few more days left of 2009 and it has been a great year for new country artist! I have made another list and this one is my favorite new country artist of 2009. Some of the artist have been releasing music for longer than a year but they became popular in 2009 so that is why they are on my list. Let me know if I forgot anyone from the list...

#9 Bomshel- Bomshel became popular this year with their two singles "Fight Like a Girl" and "19 and Crazy"

#8 Justin Moore- Justin Moore blew up the charts this year with his single "Small Town USA." Justin Moore is currently on tour with Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert.

#7 Randy Houser- Randy Houser released one of my favorite songs "Anything goes" in 2008 but he gained a lot of popularity this year with "Boots On" and "Whistlin' Dixie." Randy Houser will be performing at the World's Toughest Rodeo at the Xcel Energy Center on January 29th and 30th. I got a chance to see Randy Houser live at the Cabooze earlier this year and he is an amazing performer.

#6 Gloriana- Gloriana became one of new favorite bands the moment I heard "Wild at Heart." Gloriana is still touring with Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler.

#5 Zac Brown Band- The Zac Brown Band had an HUGE year in 2009. The Zac Brown Band had a ton of success with "Chicken Fried," "Whatever It Is," "Toes" and "Highway 20 Ride." I saw Zac Brown Band when they opened for Keith Urban and they definitely have a lot of energy and are very talented musicians.

#4 Love And Theft- Love and Theft gained popularity after the release of their first single "Runaway." Love and Theft just released my new favorite song "Dancing in Circles" and I'm sure they have many more great songs to follow up those two.

#3 Steel Magnolia- Steel Magnolia were the winners of CMT's show Can You Duet. I am absolutely in love with their single "Keep On Lovin' You" and I can't wait to hear more of their music.

#2 David Nail- I saw David Nail in concert a few months ago at a really small venue because he wasn't really known then. He was a great performer and has an amazing voice. David Nail has become much more popular since the release of "Red Light." I have a feeling he will becoming even more popular in 2010.

#1 Darius Rucker- There are too many great things I can say about Darius Rucker. He seems like such a nice guy and is so thankful to all of his country fans for excepting him right away. He has such heart filled songs like "Don't Think I Don't Think About it," "Alright," "History in the Making" and "It won't be like this for Long." Darius Rucker will be around for a very long time and that makes me very happy!

"Dancing in Circle"

Well I don't understand why we
Do what we do to each other
According to His word we're
All born sisters and brothers

But we lie and we steal
Fight and we kill
Even though we know the way

Why do we go dancing in circles
When we know it never ends
We come so close to loving each other
And then, we go dancing in circles again

All through the ages we
Try to share this world together
Turning the pages, pretending
We'll live here forever

But we'll have to face
Our maker someday
And reap what we've sown all the way

Why do we go dancing in circles
When we know it never ends
We come so close to loving each other
And then, we go dancing in circles again

And we know how so
Why can't we just get it right?
And I pray someday
We'll overcome all the damage we've done
And we'll fight

Why do we go dancing in circles
When we know it never ends
We come so close to loving each other
And then, we go dancing in circles again

Top country songs of 2009

The year is coming to an end and it has definitely been a long year! My year started out with my house burning down and then many other bad luck things followed. Luckily I have amazing friends and family that got me through this year with a smile on my face for most of 2009 because of them! The other thing that really helped was all the great country songs that were released this year. Anytime something bad happened all I had to do was turn on a country station and sing along with all my favorite country songs to make me happy again. I started a list of my favorite 2009 country songs and it ended up being very long long. After much consideration I narrowed it down to 20 songs and this is what I came up with:

#20 "Cowgirls Don't Cry"-Brooks and Dunn with Reba McEntire
#19 "Eight Second Ride"-Jake Owen
#18 "Then"-Brad Paisley who is coming to the Xcel on January 16th
#17 "Here Comes Goodbye"-Rascal Flatts
#16 "History in the Making"-Darius Rucker
#15 "Why Don't We Just Dance"-Josh Turner
#14 "Dead Flowers"-Miranda Lambert
#13 "Red Light"-David Nail
#12 "I'll Just Hold On"-Blake Shelton
#11 "Strange"-Reba McEntire
#10 "Do I"-Luke Bryan
#9 "Keep On Lovin You"-Steel Magnolia
#8 "White Horses"-Taylor Swift
#7 "Run To You"-Lady Antebellum
#6 "Sweet Thing"-Keith Urban
#5 "Consider Me Gone"-Reba McEntire
#4 "She's Country"-Jason Aldean
#3 "Need You Now"-Lady Antebellum
#2 "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes"-Dierks Bentley
#1 "Big Green Tractor"-Jason Aldean

It has been a crazy year but I am a lucky girl to have so much love in my life and I know great things will be coming in 2010 including more great country music!