3 Country Songs That’ll Make You Want to Chase Your Dreams

Everyone who has ever made it big in country music started their journey as nothing more than a dreamer. It takes a big imagination to see yourself at the top, achieving your dreams. While the rest of us might not hope for sold out shows or record breaking albums, most of us have a secret dream in our lives. Let the three country songs below inspire you to chase it.

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When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you / When the work you put in is realized / Let yourself feel the pride but / Always stay humble and kind (Humble and Kind – Tim McGraw)

Realizing your dreams is one thing, remaining humble while doing so is something else entirely. Tim McGraw offers some sage wisdom about making it big in his chart-topping country song, “Humble and Kind.” While most inspirational songs give you the stepping stones to your dream, this one helps you know how to act once you achieve it. It’s advice we could all do well with honoring amid life’s great achievements.

If you got a dream, chase it, ’cause a dream won’t chase you back (‘Til You Can’t – Cody Johnson)

The early stages of having a dream to follow are easy. You can escape to your mind, meandering over all the possibilities. But, there comes a time when you have to step out of your imagination and start making real life moves. Cody Johnson issues this reminder in “‘Til You Can’t”. This country song is a simple and succinct summation of what it takes to realize a dream. You have to chase it yourself, because no one is gonna do it for you.

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My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to / Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small / You never need to carry more than you can hold (“My Wish – Rascal Flatts)

Believing in yourself is important, but having like-minded people in your corner is also paramount. No one achieves success completely alone. Though not every supporter will have the perfect words to say, we can always turn to Rascal Flatts’ tearjerking country song, “My Wish” for a pep talk. The lines above are some of the most famous in the country trio’s discography. The popularity of this song is likely do to its universal message of belief in our loved ones. If you need a little bolstering, revisit this Rascal Flatts classic.

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