“Backyard” (from Untold Truths, 2008):Costner's Modern West rocks with a gritty groove, singing about cars in the backyard, adding humor to NASCAR dreams.
“Turn It On” (from Turn it On, 2010):Title track of the 2010 album, a balance of quiet vocals and crashing drums, narrating revelations and importance.
“Let Me Be the One” (from Turn it On, 2010):Costner's duet with Sara Beck, a slow builder with harmonies and strong lead guitar, expressing promises for a lifetime.
“The Hero” (from From Where I Stand, 2011): A crunching rocker addressing the challenges faced by young soldiers returning from war, handled with sensitivity and insight.
“Feeling Like the Last Time” (from Tales from Yellowstone, 2020): A mid-tempo number from Costner's Yellowstone character's perspective, based on a personal farewell to his father on a hunting trip.