"How long do you want to be loved? Is forever enough?" 🎶
Pull on your cowboy boots! Country music, a favorite genre in the Drummond household, is known for compelling narrative songs about life, love, and family. So, it's no surprise that there are a lot of great country songs about moms out in the world! She's been there for us during our lows and highs, guided us through the difficulties of growing up, and always had the best advice.
These songs share stories that pay tribute to that amazing woman in our lives, no matter the occasion. Moms who enjoy a good harmony will love "Lullaby" by The Chicks, while others might go for a good throwback, like "Coat of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton. There are also a few country-pop options for the mama who loves the top 40 (hello, T. Swift). Play these Mother's Day songs to make her feel extra special, or get a few gifts for mom's birthday and have them play in the background as she unwraps them. Of course, there doesn't need to be an occasion to show your appreciation! Break out the speakers and have a karaoke night together! (You can sing a few country songs about Dad, too.) Or, go on a cute road trip together like Ree Drummond and her daughter Paige, and croon your favorite mother-daughter songs. All of these songs will speak to the bond you both share together.
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"He Gets That from Me" by Reba McEntire
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You got it from your mama! That's the whole sweet narrative of Reba's song, about a son who gets his curly hair and early morning attitude from his mom.
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"It’s Your Song" by Garth Brooks
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Garth Brooks song doesn't need to have the word 'mama' in it for us to know who it's about. Even as the singer got older and found success, it was this figure in his life that gave him the courage to get on the stage and sing.
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"No Charge" by Melba Montgomery
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Not only is this song extremely relatable for moms, but it's also packed with a wonderful lesson for children. No matter how much we do for our mamas, they've always done more for us.
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"I'm a Survivor" by Reba McEntire
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Reba knows how to write a tribute to mothers! This one is for the moms who gives it all for their babies: "A single mom who works two jobs / Who loves her kids and never stops / With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter / I'm a survivor."
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"You Can't Lose Me" by Faith Hill
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This song's 1996 release tugged at the heartstrings of mothers and daughters across the country. Faith Hill details a mothers journey supporting her daughter from the moment she's born until she has to fly away.
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"Mother Like Mine" by The Band Perry
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The sibling trio that makes up The Band Perry have one very important woman in common. And what would their world look like without a mother like theirs?
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"Lullaby" by The Chicks
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Get the tissues because you and your mama won't be able to stop bawling! Between the gorgeous melody and tender lyrics, Lullaby have you both humming.
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"Angel from Montgomery" by Bonnie Raitt
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Okay, this isn't explicitly about a mother, but the first lyrics are, "I am an old woman / Named after my mother." Plus, moms love Bonnie Raitt.
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"In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride
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Martina, a mother to three herself, celebrates how much joy children can bring to their mothers even after they've grown up.
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"Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson
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Mom will get a kick out of this old tune, which warns them not to let their sons grow up into cowboys.
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"Mom" by Garth Brooks
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Boy, this song is sentimental. Garth explained the song by saying, "It's a conversation between God and this unborn child, [who is] about ready to go down to Earth."
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"The Best Day" by Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift is known for her ability to tell a story through lyrics. Here, she sings about childhood, the difficulties of growing up, and how her mom was there through it all.
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"I Called Mama" by Tim McGraw
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It doesn't matter how old you are—sometimes the best person to call is your mama.
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"Mama's Song" by Carrie Underwood
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The only thing a mom really wants is for her daughter to find someone who loves her. This song will make any mother's heart swell.
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"Coat of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton's song about a coat her mama stitched for her touched so many hearts that it inspired two television films!
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"Somebody's Hero" by Jamie O'Neal
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This sentimental ode explores the many roles that a mother has in her child's life.
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"Mama Tried Song" Merle Haggard
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"Mama Tried" is definitely a funny one, especially because it's based on Haggard's own relationship with his mother!
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"I.O.U." Jimmy Dean
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Being a mom is collecting a million I.O.Us and never cashing them in.
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"Mama, He's Crazy" by The Judds
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Don't let the song title mislead you—the sentence continues, "Mama, he's crazy, crazy over me." The narrator reassures her mama that the right man has come around.
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"The Baby" by Blake Shelton
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The baby of the family will definitely want to sing this one to their mama. Here, the narrator describes the way his mother always had a fondness for him since he was the youngest.
Micaela Bahn
Micaela Bahn is a freelance editorial assistant and recent graduate from Carleton College, where she majored in English literature. She loves running, photography, and cooking the best new recipes.
