Feels like everyone has a hankering for nostalgia right now, especially with every feed looking like a 2016 recap these past few weeks.
In the spirit of reminiscing on forgotten memories, we asked country music fans to “Name a country song you still listen to but feel like has been forgotten by everybody else.”
Over 400 people chimed in on the discussion with songs ranging from the 1980s to the early 2010s. Obviously, there’s always going to be a few mentions of the classics from the 90s, like Shenandoah’s “Two Dozen Roses” or basically any George Strait song (which it’s impossible to forget the king). While some of these hits may have faded over time, many have found new life through trending social media sounds and modern rebooted versions. However, there were still quite a few mentioned that are waiting on their well-deserved second coming.
With a handful of new songs dropping every week and fresh faces popping up left and right, there’s no shortage of unheard music waiting to be added to your playlists. Still, some of the best songs are the ones you were once obsessed with but somehow forgot. Or maybe they’re the tracks you didn’t care for at first and just needed time to simmer before you could truly appreciate them.
With that being said, there’s bound to be one suggested song on this list that sparks a rekindled love. Check out some of the comments below:
Bop – Dan Seals
Here In The Real World – Alan Jackson
Cadillac Ranch – Chris LeDoux
Time Marches On – Tracy Lawrence
Texas Tornado – Tracy Lawrence
Wrapped – George Strait
That Ain’t my Truck – Rhett Akins
Goodbye Says it All – Blackhawk
If you’re among the class of listeners who have been yearning for a Florida Georgia Line reunion or can’t get enough of Jason Aldean’s deepcuts then these next few may already be a part of your steady rotation (or the perfect reminder of their existence!)
Hicktown – Jason Aldean
Tattoos and Tequila – Jason Aldean
You Don’t Know Her Like I Do – Brantley Gilbert
Sippin’ On Fire – Florida Georgia Line
Talk You Out Of It – Florida Georgia Line
Bottoms Up – Brantley Gilbert
Memory I Don’t Mess With – Lee Brice
Angel Eyes – Love and Theft
Or maybe you’re someone who prefers the early 2000s country classics. Chances are, if you grew up in the era of watching CMT music videos while cleaning on a Saturday morning, these are for you:
Time is Love – Josh Turner
Just Got Started Loving You – James Otto
Lucky Man – Montgomery Gentry
My Town – Montgomery Gentry
What Hurts the Most – Rascal Flatts
Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not – Thompson Square
Lover, Lover – Jerrod Niemann
Let Me Down Easy – Billy Currington
Mr. Mom – Lonestar
We can’t forget about some of the best forgotten gems from country music’s greatest female voices:
Born to Fly – Sara Evans
Grandpa – The Judds
Why Not Me – The Judds
A Little Past List Rock – Lee Ann Womack
If none of these have given you the satisfying spark of a flood of nostalgia, then hopefully at least one of these titles in the rest of this mix basket hits the spot:
Who Are You When I’m Not Looking – Blake Shelton
Ocean Front Property – George Strait
Seminole Wind – John Anderson
If the world had a front porch – Tracy Lawrence
Thinking Problem – David Ball
Better Class of Losers – Randy Travis
When I Call Your Name – Vince Gill
Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares) – Travis Tritt
Bubba Shot the Jukebox – Mark Chesnutt
Cleaning This Gun – Rodney Akins
Cadillac Style – Sammy Kershaw
Sinners Like Me – Eric Church
Sunday in the South – Shenandoah
Blue Angel – Aaron Tippin
Tin Man – Kenny Chesney
Settle For A Slow Down – Dierks Bentley
Night Shift – Jon Pardi
Six Pack Summer – Phil Vassar
Helluva Life – Frankie Ballard
And oddly enough, a handful of people suggested Tim McGraw’s “7500 OBO,” which, despite being released as recently as 2020 and receiving plenty of airplay, still managed to spark a wave of forgotten memories. It’s a reminder of just how quickly even a modern staple can fade from the forefront.
Feel like we missed one? Add your suggestions, below. Oh, and check out our “Forgotten Country Bangers” playlist on Spotify while you’re at it.