PLAYLIST: Typical Country Summer

Growing up in the middle of Illinois, there were two things I knew about summer: that corn was growing taller than ever and that country music was going to be filling the air. County fairs all throughout the state fill up grandstands with country music fans. People deck themselves out in flannel and boots prepared for a fun night. Typically, country music has a more laid-back vibe, making it perfect for sweet summertime. Whether you’re going the long way on a dirt road or taking a dip in the pool, these songs put together create the perfect playlist for a typical country summer.

“Bartender”—Lady Antebellum

“Why God Made Love Songs”—Joel Crouse

“Raised On It”—Sam Hunt

“Show You Off”—Dan + Shay

“Priscilla”—Miranda Lambert

“Hell Raisin’ Heat Of The Summer”—Florida-Georgia Line

“Small Town Throwdown”—Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, and Thomas Rhett

“Later On”—The Swon Brothers

“Chainsaw”—The Band Perry

“Good On You”—Native Run