These Sweet Country Love Songs Will Sweep You Off Your Feet
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A good country love song is as relatable as it is romantic, weaving a story that resonates with the heart and perfectly captures the universal experience of falling in love. That's exactly why this genre is just right for when you're in the mood for romance! We've gathered some of the best of these tender country love songs to sweep you and your sweetheart right off your feet.
There are songs for every occasion, whether you enjoy the classic '70s songs like "You Decorated My Life" by Kenny Rogers, contemporary renditions of '80s songs like "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton, or more modern pop-country hits like "Love Story" by Taylor Swift. When it comes to duets, you'll find yourself instantly charmed by the chemistry between artists like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers ("Islands in the Stream") and real-life couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw ("It's Your Love").
Most of these hit country songs can be described as feel-good or happy songs about the magic of falling in love, but as we all know, love doesn't always work out the way we want it to. There are country love songs for those heartbreaking moments, too, like "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes (or Trisha Yearwood—take your pick and you can't go wrong with either!), or "Need You Now" by Lady A. Click through this collection of country love songs to find your favorites, or create a playlist of all of these classics for a romantic evening with your sweetheart.
"Come a Little Closer" by Dierks Bentley
It's impossible not to dance to this song! Before you know it, you and your sweetheart will be swaying along to the heartwarming lyrics of this tune about the excitement of getting closer to someone special.
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"She's Everything" by Brad Paisley
This beautiful ballad unfolds like a love letter set to music, celebrating all the little things we love about, well, the person we love.
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"Better Together" by Luke Combs
This sweet love song pays tribute to life's simple-pleasure pairings, like a good cup of coffee and a sunrise, Southern boys and beer—and you and your significant other!
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"Lost in This Moment" by Big & Rich
This song is like a musical stroll down the aisle. It follows a protagonist on his wedding day as he considers how blessed he is to have found the love of his life.
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"When We Make Love" by Alabama
This emotional ballad honors the simple beauty of intimate moments between two people as they share their hearts, souls, and minds.
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"I Love You" by Martina McBride
Who wouldn't want to hear those three special words from the one they love? It's even better in song form! This one captures the heady rush of emotions that come when you fall for someone new.
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"I Run to You" by Lady A
When life gets tough, who do you turn to? If you said your significant other, then you'll appreciate this heartfelt song about finding solace in the one you love.
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"Don't You Wanna Stay" by Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson
This bittersweet duet centers around a couple who are parting ways, despite still having deep feelings for each other. Recorded by country superstars Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, it was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance" in 2012.
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"I Need You" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are one country couple that's built to last. This tender duet by the real-life husband and wife duo will instantly get you in the mood for romance.
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"Young Love (Strong Love)" by The Judds
There's nothing quite like your first love. This song encapsulates the magic and resilience of young love and its power to overcome tough times.
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"Nobody But You" by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
They say when you know, you know, and it certainly sounds like that was the case for real-life couple Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. Their emotional duet celebrates the sense of certainty and devotion that comes with finding "the one."
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"If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks' first love song is one for the books. It follows a man who vows to show the woman he loves just how much he cares about her each and every day of their lives.
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"We Danced" by Brad Paisley
From love at first sight to a surprise marriage proposal, this song covers all the major moments in a romance, as well as the magic that happens when two people in love take to the dance floor.
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"Strawberry Wine" by Deana Carter
This song pays tribute to the lasting impact of a teenage love. It's told through the eyes of a woman remembering her first love and their bittersweet romance.
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"If I Didn't Love You" by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Get the tissues out because this one is a heartbreaker! This powerful duet explores the raw emotions of heartbreak and the pain of letting go of someone you love.
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"In Case You Didn't Know" by Brett Young
If you've ever had difficulty expressing your emotions, you'll surely relate to this sweet ballad about a man who finally finds the courage to tell his love how he feels.
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"Die a Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett
In this soulful country ballad, Thomas Rhett shares some items from his bucket list, like seeing the Northern Lights or visiting the Eiffel Tower at night. But there's only one thing he really needs to "die a happy man," and that's the woman he loves.
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"Speechless" by Dan + Shay
If you've ever felt a love so powerful that words simply can't do it justice, you'll relate to this emotional ballad. Don't miss the super romantic video, which features footage from Dan and Shay's real respective weddings.
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"Making Memories of Us" by Keith Urban
Keith Urban vows to love his sweetheart like no one ever has in this heartfelt ballad about everlasting romance. It's sure to inspire you to make your own special memories with your loved one.
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"Remember When" by Alan Jackson
Anyone with an epic love story will appreciate this song about a man looking back on the most special moments of his decades-long relationship.
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"Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton
"Tennessee Whiskey" just keeps on giving with beautiful new renditions. Chris Stapleton's 2015 version was certified six times multi-platinum and is absolutely swoon-worthy.
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"Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" by Charley Pride
An oldie but goodie, this is still one of the signature songs by country superstar Charley Pride. It's a true ode to devotion.
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"Mama He's Crazy" by The Judds
Who doesn't love a mother-daughter singing duo? The Judds' 1984 hit is from the perspective of a daughter letting her mama know that the man she's found is a keeper.
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"Take Me There" by Rascal Flatts
Fun fact: This Flatts song was actually co-written by country superstar Kenny Chesney! It's all about letting your guard down with someone new.
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"God Gave Me You" by Blake Shelton
Just as its title says, God put your person in front of you for a reason. This sweet song spells out how grateful Shelton is for his partner.
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"Love Story" by Taylor Swift
Romeo and Juliet finally get their happy ending in Taylor Swift's sweet hit song about star-crossed lovers.
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"Breathe" by Faith Hill
This powerful ballad will make you and your loved one feel the magic floating in the air.
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"Amazed" by Lonestar
This pop power ballad captures the feeling of awe that comes with truly loving someone. It's also a romantic way to tell that special someone, "I wanna spend the rest of my life with you by my side, forever and ever."
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"How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes
This emotional pop ballad is for anyone who knows the pain of having loved and lost. Trisha Yearwood's "countrier" version is also not to be missed!
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"You're Still the One" by Shania Twain
Shania Twain's heartfelt classic about everlasting love won two Grammys for Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1999.
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"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton
We all remember Whitney Houston's powerhouse rendition of the Dolly Parton-penned ballad. Dolly's original version is much softer but still just as beautiful.
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"Crazy" by Patsy Cline
Willie Nelson wrote it, and Patsy Cline made it the country music standard it is today. In 1996, it became the all-time most played song in jukeboxes in the United States, but it will sound just as sweet in your living room.
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"Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash
Love is a burning thing, and no one knows that better than Johnny Cash. Widely regarded as one of the greatest songs of all time, period, this legendary hit is also an unexpected love song.
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"Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson
Ten years after Elvis Presley found a late-in-life hit with "Always on My Mind," Willie Nelson won a Grammy for his recording of the heartbreaking ballad about love, loss, and regret.
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"I Swear" by John Michael Montgomery
Pledge your love and devotion to your significant other with this heartfelt ballad about being there, for better or worse, 'til death do you part.
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"Feels So Right" by Alabama
This sensual ballad will make you want to hold your loved one just a little closer because, well, it feels so right.
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"Forever and Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis
This sweet ballad about growing old with your loved one won a Grammy for Best Country & Western Song in 1988.
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"I'll Still Be Loving You" by Restless Heart
This classic country ballad transcended genre to hit No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and become a top 40 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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“You and I” by Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt
Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt's tender duet about a couple building their dreams together will sweep you off your feet every time.
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“Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
This Grammy-winning ballad will touch anyone who has ever braved a broken heart or two to ultimately find their true love.
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"Need You Now" by Lady A
This heartbreaking song about lost love will have you reaching for the tissues! Play it on a lonely night when you want to wallow.
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"It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Superstar country couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill shared their first No. 1 hit with this passionate duet.
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"You Decorated My Life" by Kenny Rogers
Kenny Roger's 1979 ballad about the depth and meaning love can bring to your life is so romantic that many couples of the time chose it as their wedding song.
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"To Make You Feel My Love" by Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks would do anything to make his sweetheart feel his love in this moving cover of Bob Dylan's classic song.
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"Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's chemistry is more irresistible than ever on this uplifting track about two lovers who can always rely on each other.
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"She's in Love with the Boy" by Trisha Yearwood
This feel-good hit is about a young girl who falls for a boy despite her father's disapproval. Luckily, it all works out by the end of the song!
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"When You Say Nothing at All" by Keith Whitley
Sometimes love needs no words. But the sweet ones sung here by Keith Whitley will make your heart swell nonetheless.
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"Cowboy Take Me Away" by The Chicks
This sweet song about getting away from it all with the one you love was written by the trio's Martie Maguire for her sister's wedding.
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