3 of the Best Country Songs Used to Diss Country Music

While it’s to be assumed that every country artist enjoys country music, it doesn’t mean they agree with everything the genre has to offer. Below, find three country songs that are used to diss country music itself.

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3 of the Best Country Songs Used to Diss Country Music

1.  “Girl in a Country Song” (Maddie & Tae)

Maddie & Tae were just starting out their career when they released “Girl in a Country Song.” In this track, they boldly snapped back at some of the biggest artists in the genre and their repeated offense of using women as props in their songs. While the majority of country hitmakers were singing about girls in tied up shirts and “painted on” jeans, these two newcomers decided to shake things up and beg the question: Do we really want to be the girl in a country song?

Bein’ the girl in a country song
How in the world did it go so wrong?
Like all we’re good for is lookin’ good for
You and your friends on the weekend, nothin’ more
We used to get a little respect
Now we’re lucky if we even get
To climb up in your truck, keep our mouth shut and ride along
And be the girl in a country song

2. “The Grand Ole Opry (Ain’t So Grand)” (Hank Williams III)

Heavy on the expletives, Hank Williams III’s “The Grand Ole Opry (Ain’t So Grand)” is a tongue lashing on the state of a country hallmark. While The Grand Ole Opry has certainly served a healthy amount of country legends over the years, Williams feels it excludes many deserving artists who might be a little rough around the edges. He doesn’t mince his words when bashing the time-honored institution.

The Grand Ole Opry ain’t so grand anymore
Well they done f***ed off the people that made it when it wasn’t sh** before
Hell they didn’t even really want Johnny Cash back in 74′
Said the Grand Ole Opry ain’t so grand anymore

3.  “Murder on Music Row” (George Strait and Alan Jackson)

George Strait and Alan Jackson aren’t here for the infusion of pop into country. They said as much on their collaborative track “Murder on Music Row.” In this track, the duo sings about the lack of classic country tones in the modern version of the genre.

For the steel guitars no longer cry and fiddles barely play,
But drums and rock ‘n roll guitars are mixed up in your face.
Old Hank wouldn’t have a chance on today’s radio
Since they committed murder down on music row

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