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10 Country Hits You Need to Add to Your Summer Playlist

Summer is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to put together that poolside playlist. If you’re in need of a little help, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ve pulled together ten country songs that are heating up the charts—just for you. From songs about partying in your backyard to empowering anthems, there’s something for every country music fan.



Hannah Ellis’ “Your Woman”

Hannah Ellis’ “Your Woman” is one of the hottest songs right now. It’s been featured on just about every playlist, including Spotify’s New Music Nashville and Tidal’s Tidal Rising: Country/Americana. It’s a playful track that shows off who Ellis is as a person, and a song we know you’ll have on repeat.

Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Alcohol You Later”

Raise a glass and throw back a shot with Mitchell Tenpenny’s pop-country smash, “Alcohol You Later”. A play on words, the rhythmic track is an anthem for any drunk dialer who has a little liquid courage in them. We’ve all been there, amirite?

James Barker Band’s “Keep It Simple”

James Barker Band’s “Keep It Simple” is a fun, flirty bop that encourages listeners to, well, keep it simple. The high-energy tune reminds us that sometimes it’s nice to enjoy a night in.

Carolyn Miller’s “What You Can’t Have”

Carolyn Miller’s “What You Can’t Have” is an empowering hit about knowing your self-worth. It’s a reminder to not settle and know that the right person is out there. It’s also an absolute bop that you’ll want to play over and over again.

Smithfield’s “Our World”

Rising pop duo Smithfield is taking over the country scene. Their new single, “Old World”, is an empowering track with an anthemic sound that centers around youth and being invulnerable when going up against the world—a message we definitely can get behind!

Leah Turner’s “Blah Blah Blah”

Do you have a person in your life who makes promises they can’t keep? Has it gotten to the point that it’s hard to believe anything they say? Well, we have the perfect song for you: Leah Turner’s “Blah Blah Blah”. This pop-country track that will definitely strike a chord with you!

Chance McKinney’s “Backyard”

Chance McKinney has released the perfect party anthem, “Backyard”. It’s about trading those fancy clubs for a laid-back night in. With smooth and soaring vocals, who could say no?

Rachel Reinert’s “All We Have”

All we need in this world is music by Rachel Reinert. The rising singer-songwriter just dropped her new single, “All We Have”, reminding listeners that all that matters in life is love and leaving the world in a better place than you found it.

Jade Eagleson’s “Count the Ways”

We’ve lost count on how many times we’ve listened to Jade Eagleson’s new single! It’s the perfect breakup song with its catchy beat and relatable lyrics.

Spencer Crandall’s “Ain’t Working for Me”

If you’re in need of a tune that will bring all the feels, put on Spencer Crandall’s “Ain’t Working for Me”. The track showcases a new side of Spencer’s vulnerability, and centers around the all-too-familiar feeling of a break-up and smiling through the pain.

Kevin

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