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15 Uplifting Country Songs to Add to Your Positive Vibes Playlist

15 Uplifting Country Songs to Add to Your Positive Vibes Playlist
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

When we hit a stumbling block in life, a little inspirational, uplifting, loving, and good country music is all we need to get us back on track. It will motivate us to fortify ourselves in order to deal with any issues that may emerge. Uplifting country songs do really inspire us to do good in times of difficulty.

So if you are looking for country songs to put you in a good mood, feel free to scribble down and highlight any and all music you come across on this Uplifting country songs list. After hearing them, you’ll never be the same.

1. In My Daughter’s Eyes by Martina McBride

This song portrays a mother’s intense feelings toward her motherhood identity. And just like any mother, for her, her daughter’s affection towards her gives her strength. The mother relies on her daughter for emotional fulfillment. It shows that sometimes, mothers also need the love they deserve. 

2. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack

“I Hope You Dance” is about taking risks and being willing to try new things. Many listeners felt it to be incredibly inspiring, and the simple hook line helped to make it memorable. This song earned the Grammy Award for Best Country Song as well as the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year. It was a #1 Country smash as well as a #1 Adult Contemporary success.

3. Breathe by Faith Hill

“Breath” is about being completely flawless in love before the enchantment wears off. It is impractical to expect to discover a love like this forever, but it is the nicest thing while it lasts. If you’re in love and speechless, you know you’re definitely in love when you can enjoy a beautiful silence with another person.

4. There’s Goes My Life by Kenny Chesney

“There Goes My Life” is about an adolescent who is taken aback when his girlfriend becomes pregnant. Somehow in the song, it informs the audience that his plans to leave town after graduation and spend time on the seashore have been dashed. Stating that some life choices do change our life. 

5. When I Said I Do by Clint Black

A 1990s classic. An Uplifting country song made by Clint and his wife, Lisa Hartman Black, who both sang it as a duet, talks about the narrator’s resolve to be with his wife till the end of his life. “When I Said I Do” was pretty much about marriage and how they were able to stay through good and terrible times. As a result, this story is real proof that true love still exists in the world.

6. You’re Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins

There are a lot of loving life country songs out there. But this song is definitely one of the best that the industry has released. The lyrics are easily digested, and the song’s message is conveyed properly. “You’re Gonna Miss This” is a song that reminds us to appreciate where we are in life right now. Since one day, we’re definitely going to miss these days. 

7. Don’t Take the Girl by Tim McGraw

The song portrays the narrative of two young lovers who face terrible situations in three phases of their life. In each case, the man tries everything he can to ensure that various individuals “do not take the girl.”

8. It’s a Great Day to Be Alive by Travis Tritt

“It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” was originally recorded by Jon Randall, but Travis Tritt covered it as the second single off his album Down the Road I Go in 2000. His cover peaked at no. 2 in the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks list, as well as the U.S. The Hot 100 list on Billboard. It is one of those loving life country songs that will remind you that every day is a great day to take chances. 

9. Getting Good by Lauren Alaina

The song serves as an homage to the value of savoring life, being present in the moment, and appreciating the tiny things. The cheery song serves as a message to young people that leaving their area and going elsewhere would not solve their difficulties. The never-ending pursuit of happiness might take one’s attention away from the present moment.

10. Even If It Breaks Your Heart by Eli Young Band

Will Hoge and Eric Paslay wrote the song in April 2009, and it was first recorded by Hoge on his seventh studio album, The Wreckage. However, Eli Young’s Band was the one who popularized it when he released his version in 2012.

11. If You’re Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins

The concept of this song is that if you’re having a hard time and things just keep getting worse, remember that things can get worse even if you believe they can’t. You only need to keep pushing forward, and you will eventually run across some good fortune.

12. Choices by George Jones

This song is based on George Jones’s actual life narrative of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. “Choices” captures what it’s like to live with everything that happens around us. It reminds us that our choices do matter. 

13. Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw

Lori McKenna composed the song. According to reports, the song was written for Lori’s husband and their five children. And Tim McGraw executed the song to perfection.

14. Good Time by Alan Jackson

It is the title song and second single from his 2008 album Good Time. The song also charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list. This is definitely one of the positive country songs that you should check out if you want to have a good time. 

15. Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts

This song illustrates how getting over a previous romance can finally lead to better love. The lost loves are like stars that indicate the road to the truly best. These stars guide you down a path blessed by God, who is the one who led you to love.

So if you’re in the mood to listen to country songs that will put you in a good mood and lift your spirits, then this list of Uplifting country songs above is the perfect one for you.

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