Sweet Sixteen

Confession: I really enjoy Country Music.

I have for since college. Not everyone knows this about me and I say it's a confession in more of a joking manner than anything else. At one point during college I almost purchased a pair of boots to wear when I went Country Western Dancing (Ok, I can only two-step, but still). Until this day I regret not purchasing them. I've never found a pair I've liked equally or more.

In honor of this "confession," I'm posting a "Sweet Sixteen" list of some of my all time favorite Country songs. (With some commentary of course!) There are definitely more Country songs I enjoy, but these are some of the top ones.

So, put on your boots, gents don't forget your favorite Stetson and raise your favorite domestic beers in honor of these favorites:

**The first three songs are dedicated to the poor soul who had to listen to LeAnn Rimes debut CD at least three times in a row as we traveled from Ft. Worth to the Panhandle of Texas. It was the Winter of 1996 and our trip took us all the way to Colorado. Let's just say I immediately fell asleep after turning on the CD just to wake up as it ended. Of course I had to play it again so I could hear it ALL. One problem. I repeated myself - a few times. And, for the record the CD was playing when I woke up so I know PS did let the CD play.**


• "Blue" - LeAnn Rimes (remake)

• "Talk To Me" - LeAnn Rimes

• "Good Lookin Man" - LeAnn Rimes

**The next song is one I've always loved. Every time I hear the opening chords I get goose bumps. This song is especially near and dear to heart because of all my "friends in low places" who encourage me to take the low-road each time I rise above and handle things with class and grace. I love y'all! Maybe one day I'll join y'all down there. ;)**

• "Friends In Low Places" - Garth Brooks

• "Broken Wings" - Martina McBride

• "She's In Love With The Boy" - Trisha Yearwood

**This next song I first heard when I borrowed a coworkers iPod. I fell in love with this song immediately.**

• "Best Days Of Your Life" - Kellie Pickler

**Enjoyed this song before it was my life . . .**

• "Goin' Through The Big D" - Mark Chesnutt

• "It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

**The Macarena of the south . . . but I still love it!**

• "Cotton Eyed Joe" - Rednex (the version I like)

• "Boot Scootin Boggie" - Brooks and Dunn

• "Let Er' Rip" - Dixie Chicks

• "I'm From The Country" - Tracy Byrd

• "Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd

• "I Like It; I Love It" - Tim McGraw

**Catchy tune that's all I can say.**

• "Love Story" - Taylor Swift


Until later . . .