Country Wedding Songs: New, Trending & Classic Romance Hits

Updated on June 12, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)

Country music is well-loved throughout the generations which makes it the perfect genre for your wedding reception.

Our list of the best country songs includes classic hits as well as current chart-toppers – to get people on the dance floor at your wedding reception!

Current Country music has a more “Pop” flare and less twang than yesteryear. If you enjoy country songs from the past few years and have an upcoming wedding, you will enjoy our list of romantic country love songs.

You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique country wedding songs for your wedding day.

Every couple’s country music tastes are different. Thus, we selected wedding songs from modern songs to classic hits.

New Country Wedding Songs

1. “Marry You” by Tayler Holder (2023)
2. “Love You Anyway” by Luke Combs (2023)
3. “Marry That Girl” by Easton Corbin (2023)
4. “Giddy Up” by Shania Twain (2023)
5. “Your Hands” by Mae Estes (2023)
6. “Who I Am With You” by Tucker Beathard (2023)
7. “Looking for You” by Chris Young (2023)
8. “Thank God” by Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown (2022)
9. “You Proof” by Morgan Wallen (2022)
10. “You” by Dan + Shay (2022)

Trending Country Wedding Songs

When selecting our list of the top country songs, remember that the average age of a wedding couple is between 25-34 years old.

1. “Love Story” by Taylor Swift (2008)
2. “Forever And Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis (1987)
3. “Better Together” by Luke Combs (2019)
4. “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn (1991)
5. “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” by Big & Rich (2004)
6. “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber (2019)
7. “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain (1997)
8. “Forever After All” by Luke Combs (2019)
9. “Any Man Of Mine” by Shania Twain (1995)
10. “Amazed” by Lonestar (1999)

I have scoured the earth and found the best country wedding songs to play during a wedding today. You will find unique country songs to play that are modern songs and recently released that have not been played at every wedding!

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Best 2020s Songs

Waking Up Dreaming – Shania Twain

Released in 2022 on the album Waking Up Dreaming

An upbeat love song about being in love and always wanting to be together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Can’t live my best life without you, baby
Don’t think I could carry on
We’re stronger the longer we can make it

Thank God – Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown

Released in 2022 on the album Different Man

A country duet about feeling blessed to have each other. You can play at any moment of your wedding ceremony or reception for the love vibes.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You loved me when you didn’t have to
But you did and you do, and he knew
Thank God for giving me you

Never Leave – Bailey Zimmerman

Released in 2022 on the album Leave The Light On

A song about how no matter how much a couple hits each other that they will always stand by and bet there with love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ll fight for you, I’ll fight for us, I’ll fight to never leave, never leave

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Bridesmaids – Kylie Morgan

Released in 2022 on the album Bridesmaids

A song dedication from a bride to her bridesmaids about how they are her ride or dies and how they helped the bride to get where she is today.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

The song’s always about the groom
But I just can’t say I do
Without my bridesmaids

Marry You – Kat & Alex

Released in 2022 on the album Kat & Alex Side A

A song about being deeply in love and wanting to spend the rest of your life with the one you love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Baby, it’s the truth
Yeah I, I think I kinda wanna marry you

You (Acoustic) – Dan + Shay

Released in 2022 on the album You (Acoustic)

A song about a guy knowing that he will be happy for the rest of his life as long as he has his girl.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I got you, ooh, ooh
For the rest of my life
And if all else goes wrong, baby
I’ll be alright

Bridesmaids – Tyra Madison

Released in 2022 on the album Bridesmaids

A song about a bride describing how important her man is to her but her bridesmaids are the ones who have been there for her standing by her side longer and supporting her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Your ride or die, your tribe who picked you up along the way
‘Cause you never would’ve made it to this day
Without your bridesmaids

Dancin’ In The Moonlight – Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina

Released in 2022 on the album Dancin’ In The Moonlight

A country cover of the song made famous by King Harvest. A mid-tempo song to play as a background song or a couple’s dance.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And girl, I’m just feeling pretty damn lucky
Just watching you sway, yeah, I love the way you’re
Dancin’ in the moonlight

Found It In You – Tiera Kennedy

Released in 2022 on the album Found It In You

A song about a mama telling her daughter that finding a man that will treat her right and love her is hard to find but the daughter found it in her man.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

The confidence to know that I can be happy
Just ’cause you tell me that you got me
All that I was looking for, I ain’t gotta look no more
I found it in you

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Kacey Musgraves

Released in 2022 on the album ELVIS Soundtrack

A cover of the song made famous by Elvis Presley. A song about falling in love with someone and that it was meant to be.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can’t help
Falling in love with you

I Don’t Wanna Go To Heaven – Nate Smith, Tenille Townes

Released in 2022 on the album I Don’t Wanna Go To Heaven

A song about how a man does not want to go to heaven because he has everything he needs in the woman he loves standing beside him.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Loving you makes me believe
Even if the good Lord don’t let me in
I got a glimpse of what it could’ve been

Never Til Now – Ashley Cooke, Brett Young

Released in 2022 on the album Never Til Now

The song is also available as a solo by Cooke. A song about a girl having a difficult life and never see herself settling down until she met the man of her dreams.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I never thought about turning ’round
Never saw myself with a white picket fence dug into the ground
Never ’til now

That’s What Love Is – Alexandra Kay

Released in 2022 on the album That’s What Love Is

The song is a love story describing a wedding day and how this is the beginning of a life together starting with their love for each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Jobs, they came and went
So did most our friends
Felt like the rain would never quit
But you took my hand and we slow danced through all of it
And that’s what love is

Steady Heart (Wedding Version) – Kameron Marlowe

Released in 2022 on the album Steady Heart (Wedding Version)

A song is a metaphor for oil and water for a couple that will make their relationship last because they complement each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

She’s a candlelight in all my dark
When we come together we’re the best of who we are
My stubborn mind and her steady heart

I Choose You – Amanda Jordan

Released in 2022 on the album I Choose You

A song featured on the tv show The Bachelor.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

For better forever in love
From now on this moment is more than enough
Until my days are through
I choose you

Growing Old With You – Restless Road

Released in 2022 on the album Growing Old With You

A song about wanting to spend the rest of your life with someone while starting a family and creating a life together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Raise some kids with our last name
Well, come on, baby, what you say we do
I feel like growing old with you

That’s Why – Troy Cartwright

Released in 2022 on the album That’s Why

A song about a girl asking her man why he loves her and he responds that every time he looks into her eyes he falls deeper in love with her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause girl we still got us
And I’ll keep on showing up
I already got more reasons than I need
To love you

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Never Been in Love (First Dance Version) – Haley Mae Campbell

Released in 2021 on the album Never Been in Love

A song about falling in love for the first time and how it makes you feel inside.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Like forever would still never be enough
You make me feel, make me feel like I’ve never been in love

Baby I Am – Dalton Dover

Released in 2021 on the album Baby I Am

A song about professing one’s love to another and saying it will last forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And if you wonder if I’mma be a love you til the day I die kinda man
Baby I baby I am

Chasing After You – Ryan Hurd with Maren Morris

Released in 2021 on the album Chasing After You

This is a song about a love relationship that has had a rocky road but they always know that they are meant for each other and will end up together in the end.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Wish I could quit you, but it feels too good
If I could turn it off, you know I would
But somethin’ ’bout you makes me think we could
Make it after all

I Love You More – Avery Anna

Released in 2021 on the album I Love You More

A song about loving someone so much that no matter how bad things may get, our love will conquer all.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Let the sun keep burning, no it won’t be perfect but
On the worst of our days, that’s what I mean when I say
I love you more

If It Were up to Me – Johnny and Heidi

Released in 2021 on the album If It Were up to Me

A song about professing your love to another and wanting to spend the rest of your life with them.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

If it were up to me, I’d be it for you
We wouldn’t be questioning anything baby we’d fall into
A love like we’ve never known
Forever never alone

The Rest of Our Lives – Drew Green

Released in 2021 on the album The Rest of Our Lives

A song about a couple loving each other for the rest of their lives.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Whatever it is, it’ll be alright
As long as you love me and I love you
Girl, here’s to the rest of our lives

My Person (Wedding Version) – Spencer Crandall

Released in 2021 on the album My Person (Wedding Version)

A song about finding the love of your life in the first meeting and knowing that you will spend the rest of your lives together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

My everything
I’ve never been more sure that you’re
My person

Always Gonna Love You – Florida Georgia Line

Released in 2021 on the album Life Rolls On

A song about letting your love for them will never dim and that you will love them forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

When the sand runs out of that hourglass
You ain’t ever gotta wonder, you ain’t gotta ask
I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I’m always gonna love you

Tough Ones – Cooper Alan

Released in 2021 on the album Tough Ones

A song about how a couple will make it through all of life’s bumps in the road.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Won’t quit when it don’t go right
Let the world bring your dance on
Girl, we’re gonna b? the tough ones

Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan

Released in 2021 on the album Buy Dirt

A song about how money doesn’t make you happy. Instead, focus on love, family, and following God’s beliefs.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Find the one you can’t live without
Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground
Do what you love but call it work

Another (Wedding Version) – Adam Doleac

Released in 2021 on the album Another

A song about a man who wants more little moments with his lover from a dance to waking up together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Yeah, from the second that we fell into each other
Knew I was never gonna ever wanna
Never ever gonna want another

Take My Name – Parmalee

Released in 2021 on the album For You

A song about someone falling in love at first sight and doesn’t want to wait any more minutes to get married.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Take my hand, let me make you mine
I’m through waiting, taking my time
Never felt like this before
Take my name and make it yours

Fancy Like – Walker Hayes

Released in 2021 on the album Country Stuff

A song about how you don’t have to have the nicest and most expensive things in life to have happiness.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Yeah, we fancy like Applebee’s on a date night (that’s right)
Got that Bourbon Street steak with the Oreo shake

Today Was A Fairytale (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift

Released in 2021 on the album Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

A song about a girl and a boy having a magical date.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Love Story (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift

Released in 2021 on the album Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

A song that compares a love story of today to Romeo and Juliet but ends in love and marriage.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’ll be the prince, and I’ll be the princess
It’s a love story, baby, just say yes”

Whatever Forever Is – Devin Dawson

Released in 2021 on the album The Pink Slip

A song about a love story of a couple loving each other and wanting to spend the rest of their lives together no matter where the road leads.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Now I just wanna spend eternity
With your lovin’ on me, just like this
Mm, for whatever forever is

Forever After All – Luke Combs

Released in 2020 on the album What You See Ain’t Always What You Get (Deluxe Edition)

A song about how all of the little things in a relationship will have the couple’s love for each other last forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

A love like that makes a man have second thoughts
Maybe some things last forever after all

Joy of My Life – Chris Stapleton

Released in 2020 on the album Starting Over

The song was first released by John Fogerty. The song’s inspiration came from how Fogerty would reply when people asked how his wife was. Very romantic!

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I am the luckiest man alive
Did I tell you, baby
You are the joy of my life

Who I Am – Wade Bowen

Released in 2020 on the album The Waiting

A song about a man feeling blessed to have a woman that loves him and loves her back.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I love that I’m your man
Now that you’re in my life, baby, I know
Exactly who I am

Soul – Lee Brice

Released in 2020 on the album Hey World

A song about a woman who gets her man excited to be with her and he wants to spend forever with her in love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I just wanna be your baby (baby)
I like your soul (I like your soul)

The Good Ones – Gabby Barrett

Released in 2020 on the album Goldmine

A song about a woman feeling blessed because she found a man that treats her right and loves her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But he’s good all the time
He’s one of the good ones
And he’s all mine

Happy Anywhere – Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani

Released in 2020 on the album Happy Anywhere

A song about enjoying the beauties of nature and landscapes but saying that you would be happy as long as you are with your lover.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re the only thing that I’m chained to
I could be happy anywhere
I could be happy anywhere with you

Forever to Go – Chase Rice

Released in 2020 on the album The Album, Pt. I

A song describing a love relationship after many years and still being happy and in love with each other and can’t wait to see what happens next.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But I love you more than yesterday
And we still got forever to go

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Always Gonna Love You – Alana Springsteen

Released in 2019 on the album Always Gonna Love You

A song about not being sure how a love relationship end but professing your love to another that you love them for who they are right now.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I will always see you like this, reckless, fearless
You’re tellin’ me for the first time
I’m always gonna love you

Better Together – Luke Combs

Released in 2019 on the album What You See Is What You Get

A song about things that are made in heaven including you and me.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

It’s a match made up in heaven, like good ol’ boys and beer
And me, as long as you’re right here

Nobody But You – Blake Shelton Duet with Gwen Stefani

Released in 2019 on the album Fully Loaded: God’s Country

A song about not wanting to spend one second of a day with anyone else other than your lover.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Wanna wake up with you next to me
I don’t wanna go down any other road now
I don’t wanna love nobody but you

One Man Band – Old Dominion

Released in 2019 on the album Old Dominion

The song is a music metaphor meaning that you don’t want to be in a band by yourself, rather you would rather be a duet and share life together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

We’ll get tattoos, and we’ll trash hotel rooms
Baby, take my hand
I don’t wanna be a one man band

10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber

Released in 2019 on the album 10,000 Hours

A song describing how a person is going to love someone for the rest of their life.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

If it’s ten thousand hours or the rest of my life
I’m gonna love you

Settling Down – Miranda Lambert

Released in 2019 on the album Wildcard

A song about a free spirit contemplating if they want to keep their wild side or settle down and be with the one she loves.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

One heart goin’ both directions
One love and a couple of questions
Am I settlin’ up or settlin’ down?

Just the Way – Parmalee & Blanco Brown

Released in 2019 on the album Just the Way

A song about a guy loving his girl just the way God made her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause I was made for loving
Just the way God made you

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The Bones – Maren Morris

Released in 2019 on the album GIRL

A song talking about how a long-lasting relationship must start with a good foundation – like love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Baby, I know any storm we’re facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don’t fall when my bones are good
When the bones are good

Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs

Released in 2018 on the album This One’s for You Too

A song about a guy who recognizes that his lady has eccentricities and loves her eccentricities even if she doesn’t.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

The way that she dances
Ain’t afraid to take chances
And wears her heart on her sleeve
Yeah, she’s crazy
But her crazy’s beautiful to me

This Is It – Scotty McCreery

Released in 2018 on the album Seasons Change

A song about a couple that is starting their forever together from the first kiss, waking down the aisle to anniversaries with family.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

This is a moment we won’t forget
On top of the world, here, together
If there ever was a time for a perfect kiss, this is it

On My Way to You – Cody Johnson

Released in 2018 on the album Ain’t Nothin’ to It

A song about the hard road of love that a man traveled to get to his lover but looking back and thinking that it was all worthwhile.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I was just passin’ time
Kinda just passin’ through
On my way to you

Prayed For You – Matt Stell

Released in 2018 on the album Prayed For You

A song about the odds of finding your one true love out of all of the people in the world.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

It’s hard to imagine, bigger than I could fathom
I didn’t know you from Adam, but I prayed for you

Speechless – Dan + Shay

Released in 2018 on the album Dan + Shay

A song bout a man that finds beauty and love in his lover every time she looks at her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I thank God you can read my mind
‘Cause when you look at me with those eyes
I’m speechless

When I Found You – Jasmine Rae

Released in 2018 on the album Heartbeat

A song describing a wedding day and the bride expresses the love she found for her partner and for herself.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

We’ll dance for the first time
As husband and wife
And my heart will keep dancing
For the rest of my life

Butterflies – Kacey Musgraves

Released in 2018 on the album Golden Hour

A song about finding someone that puts you on a pedestal instead of knocking you down and falling for them.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I was hiding in doubt ’til you brought me out of my chrysalis
And I came out new
All because of you

Made For You – Jake Owen

Released in 2018 on the album Jake Owen

The song mentions all of the things that were meant to be together including him and his lover.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I don’t know where I’d be or what I’d do
‘Cause I was made for you

Make It Sweet – Old Dominion

Released in 2018 on the album Make It Sweet

A song about two lovers who are infatuated with each other. It is a very popular wedding cake-cutting song too.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Don’t waste another mile or a minute not kissin’ me
Life is short, make it sweet

Promise to Love Her – Blane Howard

Released in 2017 on the album Promise to Love Her

A song about a guy who asks his lover’s dad for her hand in marriage, the wedding ceremony, and the birth of their daughter all while promising to love them.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

She’s all I’ll ever need
And she loves me at my worst
Sir, I give you my word
I promise to love her

In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young

Released in 2017 on the album Brett Young

A song about a man who doesn’t always speak the words that he loves her but he professes that he is crazy in love with her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I don’t tell you all the time
You had my heart a long, long time ago
In case you didn’t know

Millionaire – Chris Stapleton

Released in 2017 on the album From A Room: Volume 2

The song compares love to money and gold and that if love was something of value, he would be rich.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

She’s my treasure so very rare
She’s made me a millionaire

Yours – Russell Dickerson

Released in 2017 on the album Yours

A song about a man being blessed because he found his lover because she makes him a better man and loves her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You make me better than I was before
Thank God I’m yours

From the Ground Up – Dan + Shay

Released in 2016 on the album Obsessed

A song about how a couple’s love will be the foundation for building a lifetime of memories forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Beside you I’ll stand through the good and the bad
We’ll give all that we have
And we’ll build this love from the ground up

Greatest Love Story – LANCO

Released in 2016 on the album LANco EP

This is a song about two young lovers who then went their own ways after high school. They met back up after college and realized they had grown but had the same feelings and so he asked her to marry him hoping she would say yes.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But I was what you wanted you were what I needed
And we could meet in between
We were gonna be the greatest love story this town had ever seen

Heaven – Kane Brown

Released in 2016 on the album Kane Brown

A song of a man pressing how spending time with his lover is in no way better than being in heaven.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause, I don’t know how, I don’t know how heaven, heaven
Could be better than this

Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett

Released in 2015 on the album Tangled Up

A song about a man expressing to his lover that even if he were to experience all that the world has to offer in his lifetime it wouldn’t be better than being with her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man

Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw

Released in 2015 on the album Damn Country Music

The song describes everything that a parent wants for their child and who they want them to become.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

Released in 2015 on the album Traveller

A song describing how much a man is in love with his lover all of the time.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time

Head Over Boots – Jon Pardi

Released in 2015 on the album California Sunrise

A song telling a lover that she is all that he wants, all that he needs and he is in love with her.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re the one I want, you’re the one I need
Baby, if I was a king, ah, you would be my queen

I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice

Released in 2014 on the album I Don’t Dance

This song is not about the act of dancing. It is about a woman who danced away with a man’s heart.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’d do anything with you anywhere
Yes, you got me in the palm of your hand girl
‘Cause, I don’t dance

House Party – Sam Hunt

Released in 2014 on the album Montevallo

This is a great dancing and party song talking about how you don’t have to leave the house to have a good time.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Let’s have a house party, we don’t need nobody
Turn your TV off, break that boombox out
We’ll wake up all the neighbors ’til the whole block hates us

Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker

Released in 2013 on the album True Believers

A song popular in North Carolina because the song mentions the state. The song is about a music man who is tired of the road and wants to settle down with his woman.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

So, rock me mama like a wagon wheel
Rock me mama any way you feel
Hey… mama rock me

Wanted – Hunter Hayes

Released in 2012 on the album Hunter Hayes

A song about a guy who wants to love his lady so much that she feels wanted and needed by him.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Wanna hold your hand forever
And never let you forget it
Yeah, I, I wanna make you feel wanted

God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton

Released in 2011 on the album Red River Blue

The song was first released by Christian Artist Dave Barnes. A song about being grateful to God that he gave someone special to share every moment with in life.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And for when I think I lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you

Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan

Released in 2011 on the album Tailgates & Tanlines

This is a popular party and dancing song for all of the ladies.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Shake it for the young bucks sittin’ in the honky-tonks
For the rednecks rockin’ ’til the break of dawn
For the DJ spinnin’ that country song

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Stuck Like Glue – Sugarland

Released in 2010 on the album The Incredible Machine

A song about a couple in love and there’s nothing that can keep them apart.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Stuck like glue
You and me baby
We’re stuck like glue

Little White Church – Little Big Town

Released in 2010 on the album The Reason Why

A song about a woman telling her man that he ain’t gonna get any more loving until he puts a ring on it. It is also a popular bouquet toss song.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I might be cheap, but I ain’t free
No more calling me baby
No more loving like crazy
Till you take me down (take me down)
You better take me down (take me down)
Take me down to the little white church

2000s Favorite Tunes

Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band

Released in 2008 on the album The Foundation

A country party song about how it’s the little things in life that mean the most and make you happy, not where you live or the things you own.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And my house it’s not much to talk about
But it’s filled with love that’s grown in southern ground
And a little bit of chicken fried

Lost in This Moment – Big & Rich

Released in 2007 on the album Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace

A song about a man enjoying the moment of getting married and sharing their love for each other and sealing it with a kiss.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sealing our love with a kiss
Waitin’ my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you

I Loved Her First – Heartland

Released in 2006 on the album I Loved Her First

A song about a father sending a message to his son-in-law that the dad loved his daughter first and it’s really hard to give her away.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I prayed that she’d find you someday
But it’s still hard to give her away
I loved her first

My Wish – Rascal Flatts

Released in 2006 on the album Me and My Gang

A song about wishing someone well and getting everything they dreamed of.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to
I hope you know somebody loves you and wants the same things too
Yeah, this, is my wish

Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) – Big & Rich

Released in 2004 on the album Horse of a Different Color

A country party song about a cowboy seeking to find love from a cowgirl.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And the girls say
Save a horse, ride a cowboy
Everybody says
Save a horse, Ride a cowboy

Making Memories of Us – Keith Urban

Released in 2004 on the album Be Here

A song about a guy promising to love his lady and gain her trust while making new memories together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I’m gonna love you
Like nobody loves you
And I’ll earn your trust
Makin’ memories of us

Unique 1990s Hits

Amazed – Lonestar

Released in 1999 on the album Lonely Grill

A song about someone professing their love to the one they love and promising to love them forever and walk through life side by side.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever

Cowboy Take Me Away – The Chicks

Released in 1999 on the album Fly

A song about a girl finding true love in a cowboy and wanting him to whisk her away to their forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Cowboy take me away
Fly this girl as high as you can into the wild blue
Set me free, oh, I pray
Closer to heaven above and closer to you

My Best Friend – Tim McGraw

Released in 1999 on the album A Place in the Sun

A song about truly loving someone but having a much deeper connection because they are best friends too.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend

When I Said I Do – Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black

Released in 1999 on the album D’lectrified

A song about a wedding day and how you vowed to be faithful, true, and devoted for the rest of your lives.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

When I said I do, I meant that I will ’til the end of all time
Be faithful and true, devoted to you
That’s what I had in mind when I said I do

I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

Released in 1999 on the album I Hope You Dance

A song about a parent hoping that their child lived out their dreams and reaches their goals.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance

From This Moment On – Shania Twain, Bryan White

Released in 1998 on the album Come On Over

This is also available as a Shania Twain solo. The song can be describing a wedding day and how you promise to love each other for as long as you live.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I live only, for your happiness
And for your love, I give my last breath
From this moment on

To Make You Feel My Love – Garth Brooks

Released in 1998 on the album Hope Floats Soundtrack

A song about when you experience life’s struggles not to worry because I will be there with you to help you through.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’d go crawling down the avenue
There ain’t nothing that I wouldn’t do
To make you feel my love

Bless The Broken Road – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Released in 1994 on the album Feels Like Today

Also released in 2004 by Rascal Flatts. A song about the long and winding road that let a couple to each other and feel blessed as to where the road led – to each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

The Keeper Of The Stars – Tracy Byrd

Released in 1994 on the album No Ordinary Man

A song about thanking God for bringing two lovers together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

When I hold you in my arms
I’ve got all I’ll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars

Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn

Released in 1992 on the album Brand New Man

A very popular line dance song about when the word day ends that it’s time to let loose and party. (See other popular songs for country line dancing)

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

They got whiskey, women
Music and smoke
It’s where all the cowboy folk
Go to boot scootin’ boogie

I Cross My Heart – George Strait

Released in 1992 on the album Pure Country Soundtrack

A song about letting your lover know that you will try your best to give a lifetime of laughter and love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

In all the world
You’ll never find
A love as true as mine

Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks

Released in 1990 on the album No Fences

A song about a guy wishing his ex-lover the best and that he will be OK because he has friends to help him get through.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be okay

Classic Country Favorites

Copperhead Road – Steve Earle

Released in 1988 on the album Copperhead Road

A very popular line dance song about a grandson growing up to the trials his grandaddy experienced being a moonshiner and then comes back home and tries to grow marijuana as part of his heritage.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I came home with a brand new plan
I take the seed from Colombia and Mexico
I just plant it up the holler down Copperhead Road

Forever and Ever, Amen – Randy Travis

Released in 1987 on the album Always & Forever

A song bout a man professing his love to the one he loves and will do so forever as she is the only one for him.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ll be happy to tell you again
I’m gonna love you forever and ever
Forever and ever, amen

Listen to country wedding party processional songs.

Through the Years – Kenny Rogers

Released in 1981 on the album Share Your Love

A song about two lovers teaching each other everything they know and how it worked and that they want to continue their lives together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ve loved the life we’ve made
And I’m so glad I’ve stayed
Right here with you
Through the years

Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray

Released in 1980 on the album Anne Murray’s Greatest Hits

A song about a dance feeling perfect and that you want it to mark the beginning of your lives together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Could you be my partner, every night
When we’re together, it feels so right
Could I have this dance, for the rest of my life

Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

Released in 1971 on the album Poems, Prayers & Promises

A very popular wedding sing-along song about how all of the roads will lead you back home.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads

Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

Released in 1963 on the album Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash

A song about falling in love and how love transforms you.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Love is a burnin’ thing
And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire

FAQs

What is a modern good country song for a wedding?

When selecting a good modern country wedding song, the two most important things to consider are 1) the lyrics and 2) the tempo. Slow country songs are great for processional and recessional, first dance, and slow dances during dance sets. Midtempo songs are great background songs during cocktail hour and dinner. Fast songs are great party songs to get people excited about the grand entrance.

What is a good country song to walk out to after we are married?

A good country song to play as you walk out after the “I Do’s”, also known as the recessional, includes the songs “Made for You” by Jake Owen, “Yours (Wedding Edition)” by Russell Dickerson, and the fun song “Stuck Like Glue” by Sugarland.

Music Sources:

• DJs’ Playlists
• Couples’ Playlists
• DJ Event Planner
• DJ Intelligence
• Amazon Best Sellers
• Billboard
• Spotify

Why trust Matthew Campbell?

DJ, Editor, Music Lover

Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.