5 Country Songs That Will Teach You Life Lessons

One of the most likeable things about country music as a genre is its focus on life, love, and making it through hard times. Some of the most timeless and well-loved songs in country music can teach listeners a life lesson or two as well. Let’s look at just a few country songs through the years that might just contain life lessons that you need to hear!

1. “Life Is Good” by Jo Dee Messina

Remember Jo Dee Messina? “Life Is Good” is one of her finest country tunes, and its life lesson is pretty direct: Life is just too short to let negativity get in the way of enjoying it. She’s right, too. Every day, we get out of bed and get to live through the day. That, in itself, is a blessing.

2. “Humble And Kind” by Tim McGraw

This entry on our list of country songs with important life lessons comes from Tim McGraw. “Humble And Kind” was actually written by Lori McKenna, and it’s almost like a compilation of life lessons in one single song. But throughout the song, one important lesson stays true above all else: There’s something to living your life with both humility and kindness.

3. “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” by Travis Tritt

Man, this was such a good era of country music. “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” by Travis Tritt was released in the late 1990s, during a time when country music was at its bubbliest and most danceable. This track can put a smile on the face of even the saddest person, and it’s all about getting through those tough days by reflecting on all the things to be grateful for. Live and let live, folks.

4. “When It Rains, It Pours” by Luke Combs

A more recent song that fits the life lesson bill, “When It Rains, It Pours” by Luke Combs is such a real song. It’s a bona fide anthem that takes a negative phrase and puts a positive twist on it. In the song, Combs gets dumped but eventually finds himself on an upward trajectory towards success. Sometimes, one bad experience can lead to a ton of great ones if you’re patient.

5. “The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert might be best known for her more vengeful songs, but she is also no stranger to divulging a bit of wisdom here and there. “The House That Built Me” is one of those country songs with life lessons that just about anyone could learn from. In short, we could all learn a bit about the place we grew up and how it has shaped us.

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