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Country Music and the Lessons We Can Learn From It

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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.

Country music is one of the best genres of music out there. It covers a lot of topics from one as simple as a truck to a complicated love story. It makes anyone who listens to it get hooked up. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are. Country music will always have a way into your heart.

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It’s not only a piece of music but, it’s a way of living. It gets attached to us and becomes a part of our lives. It brings joy and lessons that we can learn from too.

Since we mentioned lessons, why don’t we share the lessons that country music teaches us all?

Lessons in Country Music

1. It reminds us of the importance of family and values.

We often hear family as the center of country songs. This is because family is the foundation of our life. This is where everything starts, and this where we are shaped.

2. Women are tough.

Yes, there’s no other genre of music that portrays women as badass as country music. They can take anything down at any time. If you don’t believe us, you better check out Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood‘s chart-topping single, “Somethin’ Bad.”

3. Summer is the best season.

Summer is the time we let go of everything and just have fun. It’s when we surround ourselves with the people we love, an ice cold beer, and great conversations. Let’s not also forget that love is in the air. Some country songs also talk about a summer romance.

4. God is important.

It’s not only family or friends that country artists like to talk about in their songs. God is also a part of it. Why not? God is the center of our life, it’s always good to acknowledge Him.

5. Everything in life has a story to tell.

No matter what topic it is, it will always sound good if its country. Even if it’s a simple daily object in your life, when turned to a country song, it will always have an inspiring message and great melody. It seems that country music can take anything and turn it into a story worth listening to. This just shows that everything in life has a story to tell.

What are other lessons that country songs have taught you?

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