Country music and football go hand in hand. One is a popular American music genre and the other is a popular American sport.
Over the years, more than a few country singers such as Kenny Chesney, have shown their love for the sport through their music. They've shared songs that so powerfully connect with people, taking them right back to those Friday night lights like it was yesterday.
Not only do these songs connect with football players, they also connect with people who grew up with the influence of football in their family or hometown. Even though they never played themselves, the sport still played an important role in their life. Country stars such as Carrie Underwood have shown this perspective through songs like "All-American Girl."
It's been about a month now since football season officially kicked off and now with the weather cooling down, it's really starting to feel like the best time of year. To really get in the spirit, take a listen to some of the songs listed below. Included on the list are just a few songs that show how loved and influential the great sport of football has been in country music.
- "The Boys Of Fall"- Kenny Chesney
- "The Ball"- James Otto
- "Country Nation"- Brad Paisley
- "All-American Girl"- Carrie Underwood
- "Beer Never Broke My Heart"- Luke Combs
- "All My Rowdy Friends"- Hank Williams Jr.
- "Drinking Town With A Football Problem"- Billy Currington
- "Lights Of My Hometown"- Brantley Gilbert
- "Home Game"- Cole Swindell
- "I Go Back"- Kenny Chesney
- "Right Where I Left It"- Cole Swindell
- "Five More Minutes"- Scotty McCreery
- "What I Almost Was"- Eric Church
- "American Spirit"- Thomas Rhett
- "Had Me By Halftime" Morgan Wallen
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