🎵 2010s Country Wedding Songs

Exploring the Country Hits of the 2010s: Party Jams and Heartfelt Love Songs

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Country Hits of the 2010s

Country music evolved with the rise of crossover artists like Kacey Musgraves, Sam Hunt, and Maren Morris. Country pop and "bro-country" became subgenres that appealed to wider audiences.

Table of Contents:

• Slow Songs

• Mid-tempo Songs

• Party Songs

• Spotify Playlist - 45 songs

One condition to this list. Every song must have been released in the 2010s. Nothing from the 2020s and 2000s!

Slow Songs

These are great for first dances, dinner music, and slow dance songs.

10,000 Hours - Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber

2019 - The song was released just days after Justin Bieber's wedding to Hailey Baldwin in 2019, making it even more meaningful. Dan + Shay even performed the song at the couple’s wedding reception. It debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Country Songs chart for 21 weeks!

Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs

2018 - The song captures his deep admiration for (his now wife’s) unique and lovable quirks. It became the first song by a solo country artist to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart before being officially released to radio. “Beautiful Crazy” won Song of the Year at the CMA Awards and also earned an ACM Award for Song of the Year.

Crazy Girl - Eli Young Band

2011 - “Crazy Girl” became Eli Young Band’s first-ever No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was the most-played song on country radio in 2011. It won Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett

2015 - Thomas Rhett wrote the song for his wife, Lauren Akins, as a love letter to her. The song spent an incredible 17 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, making it one of the longest-running country #1 hits of all time. It also made it to #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Drunk on You - Luke Bryan

2012 - The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The lyrics focus on the feeling of being completely captivated by a romantic partner.

From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay

2016 - The song’s theme is about building a relationship from the very beginning and growing old together. The track peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Country Airplay and #3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs.

God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton

2010 - “God Gave Me You” was written by Dave Barnes, who based the song on his own experiences with gratitude for love. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and #22 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It’s one of his best-known ballads.

Heaven – Kane Brown

2017 - The song expresses how being with the right person can feel like heaven on earth. It reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and stayed there for several weeks. “Heaven” was nominated for Song of the Year at the ACM Awards.

Humble and Kind - Tim McGraw

2016 - The song delivers a timeless message about living a life of humility, kindness, and integrity. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned a Grammy Award for Best Country Song.

I Don’t Dance - Lee Brice

2014 - In the song, Lee sings about how he typically doesn’t like dancing, but he’s willing to do anything for his bride. “I Don’t Dance” became a #1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young

2017 - The song is deeply personal to Brett, as it expresses his feelings of love and admiration for his girlfriend. It reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and hit #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Just A Kiss - Lady A

2011 - The song was inspired by the idea of that first moment in a relationship when everything feels perfect, but you're not rushing things. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned multiple platinum certifications.

Prayed For You - Matt Stell

2019 - The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It speaks about finding true love, with the narrator reflecting on how he "prayed for you" even before meeting his soulmate. It hit #1 on the Billboard US Country Airplay and #2 on Billboard US Hot Country Songs.

Rainbow - Kacey Musgraves

2019 - It’s a gentle ballad with uplifting lyrics about hope and perseverance during difficult times. It peaked at #17 on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs.

Slow Dance In A Parking Lot - Jordan Davis

2019 - The song's lyrics capture a romantic, nostalgic moment, evoking feelings of young love and carefree fun. it represents those magical, spontaneous moments in life that aren’t always perfect but feel perfect in the moment. The track reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Speechless - Dan + Shay

2018 - The song reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The music video for Speechless features a real-life wedding between Dan Smyers and his wife, Abby. It spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

2015 - Tennessee Whiskey was originally recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981 and later covered by George Jones in 1983. Surprisingly, it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for Stapleton. The lyrics of Tennessee Whiskey compare a romantic relationship to the smoothness of the whiskey.

The House That Built Me - Miranda Lambert

2010 - The lyrics resonate with anyone who’s ever had a deep connection to their childhood home. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It won Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Today - Brad Paisley

2016 - The song’s lyrics are deeply romantic, with Brad singing about loving someone "today" and forever, capturing the idea of unwavering devotion. It peaked at #7 on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart.

Wanted – Hunter Hayes

2012 - Wanted was the song that truly launched Hunter Hayes into stardom in the country music world. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It expresses his feelings about being loved and cherished by someone.

You Make It Easy – Jason Aldean

2018 - The song became a major hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Its lyrics express a sense of being loved in a way that feels effortless - making it a perfect song for romantic moments, including first dances and ceremonial vows at weddings.

Yours - Russell Dickerson

2015 - The song launched Russell Dickerson into the country music spotlight. It reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The lyrics are all about completely giving yourself to your partner and celebrating that deep connection.

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