4 Country Songs Guaranteed to Make Your Dad Cry This Father’s Day

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and many of us are still wondering what to get for our dads. After all, a man can only have so many socks, ties, and novelty mugs. Then, you have to decide what to write in the card, which might be the hardest part. How does one capture all the love and life lessons he’s handed down in a few lines? This year, you can make things easy on yourself and send your dad one of these tear-jerking country songs. They’re sure to drive the heartfelt message home.

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These songs from some of country music’s biggest names celebrate dads in different situations and stages of life. Keep the tissues handy, though, because your dad likely won’t be the only one shedding tears.

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1. “The Man He Sees in Me” by Luke Combs

Country superstar Luke Combs’ most recent album, Fathers & Sons, is packed with tear-jerking songs about being a dad. A departure from his normal output, the album put a spotlight on his relatively new role as a father and the questions and emotions that come with raising kids. Of the dozen tracks on the album, “The Man He Sees in Me” is the one that is almost guaranteed to make new dads cry.

In the song, Combs sings about how his young son sees him, hoping that it won’t change. The most powerful part of the track comes with the final chorus in which he hopes that he’s made a positive impression on his little boy.

2. “Love Without End Amen” by George Strait

George Strait released “Love Without End, Amen” as his first single of the 1990s. The song about the undying and unconditional love between a dad and his child topped the country chart for five weeks. This is likely because it’s relatable for dads at any stage of life. It doesn’t matter if it’s his first Father’s Day or his 51^st, this song will hit home.

3. “He Didn’t Have to Be” by Brad Paisley

Most country songs about dads focus on biological fathers and their roles in their kids’ lives. That’s what makes Brad Paisley’s song “He Didn’t Have to Be” so touching. It is a celebration of a stepdad who steps up and loves his partner’s kid like his own. The song’s final verse is nearly guaranteed to make even the most stoic stepdads shed a tear or two.

4. “The Randall Knife” by Guy Clark

“The Randall Knife” is a perfect example of Guy Clark’s abilities as a songwriter and storyteller. The song is about a man whose dad passes away. While in mourning, it is nearly impossible for him to shed tears for his late father. Then, he picks up the Randall knife, and the walls come tumbling down.

This song may not touch every country music-loving dad this Father’s Day. However, for those whose dads have passed on, it will likely be a relatable and tear-jerking tune.

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