Summer and country music belong together like sun and sand. The genre is very popular right now, and if you are not on the country wagon yet, now is a great time to add a few songs about nostalgia, dancing and falling in love to your playlist. Some of these tracks are laid-back, and some are energetic. Each song captures a perfect moment, car windows down, finals turned in, no drama, and school off your mind.   

First, we have “Make me wanna” by Thomas Rhett, from his album, “It Goes Like This.” This song starts off with a fun, infectious melody and later keeps an upbeat blend of country and pop. A great sing-along, his lyrics “windows down, country sound, FM on the radio” use imagery to describe a perfect summer drive with a lover.

The next song on the list is “Bless Your Heart” by Megan Moroney. This song is about betrayal and expressing your petty feelings. It is upbeat and catchy with a playful attitude that still manages to be meaningful.

Tyler Childers’,  “All your’n”  is a classic; it earned a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance in 2020. The song has a relaxed rhythm and uses catchy lyrics to portray a love story about growing older with your soulmate, giving it an easygoing summer mood.

“Missed Call” by Treaty Oak Revival contains melancholy lyrics, but is still a happy-sounding tune to listen to when you’re getting over the heartbreak. Sam Canty, the lead singer of the band, makes the song catchy with his rough Southern accent.

Our last pick is “I Got Better” by Morgan Wallen. This song is about self-growth, about letting go of that toxic person in your life and focusing on yourself. The catchy beat will be stuck in your head all day. With lyrics like “You got better since you lost her,” Wallen flips the usual breakup narrative and gives the listener confidence after a harsh breakup.

From long car rides, late night campfires, backyard BBQ’s and sitting out on the porch these country songs will be the soundtrack of your summer.