What Makes You Country

Luke Bryan

About What Makes You Country

"What Makes You Country" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Luke Bryan. It was released in October 2018 as the fourth single and title track from his 2017 album of the same name. Bryan wrote this song with Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley.


Year:
2017
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People talkin' ’bout what is and what ain’t country
What gives ’em a right to wear a pair of beat-up boots?
Is it the size of your tires and your fires, or your wild ass buddies?
Well, give me a minute, let me hit you with some hometown truth

You could be a cowboy on the Texas plain
Or a plowboy waitin’ on the rain
We’re all a little different, but we’re all the same
Everybody doin' their own thing

I got my dirt road cred when I was twelve
On a no cab tractor hauling them bales
Backing in boats, fishing limb lines
Running bird dogs through the Georgia pines
Step side cover down in peanut dust
Friday night spotlight, and that was us
It might not've been you, but I can't judge
Just be proud of what makes you country

Does it run in your blood?
Did it come from your daddy and mama?
Where you converted by an Alabama song on the radio?
That feels so right
Did you lock eyes with a little green eyed girl from Jackson?
Tell me what got ya, I just gotta know

Me, I got my Sunday learning in a live oak church
Silver Queen corn in a backyard dirt
Waiting for the fall to finally come along
So I can grab my gun and get my outside on
Step side cover down in peanut dust
Friday night spotlight, and that was us
It might not've been you, but I can't judge
Just be proud of what makes you country

Might be from a city or a little farm town
Whatever kind of square that you drove around
Do you wear in on your sleeve or keep it deep down?
You know you gotta let it out

I got my dirt road cred back when I was twelve
On a no cab tractor hauling them bales
Backing in boats, fishing limb lines
Running bird dogs through them Georgia pines
Step side cover down in peanut dust
Friday night spotlight, and that was us
It might not've been you, but I ain't judging
And just be proud of what makes you country
Whatever makes you country

You do your kinda country
They doing they kind of country
I do my kind of country
Whatever makes us country

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Luke Bryan

Thomas Luther "Luke" Bryan (born July 17, 1976) is an American country singer. He has two sons, Thomas Boyer Bryan, Tatum Christopher Bryan. He is currently married to Caroline Boyer. more »

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Written by: Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson, Luke Bryan

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Composition
"What Makes You Country" was co-written by Luke Bryan, along with Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley. These three have collaborated on a number of Bryan's other hits too.
Album Title
The song is also the title track from Bryan's sixth studio album, which was released in October 2017.
Song Theme
"What Makes You Country" deals with Bryan reflecting on his Georgia roots and defining what the notion of being "country" means to him. It's about remembering his roots and holding onto the values of his upbringing.
Chart Success
The song hit the Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number 2. It also reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 overall charts.
Music Video
The music video for "What Makes You Country" was directed by Michael Monaco and premiered in December 2018. In the video, Bryan goes on a hunting trip with his two sons, which directly correlates to the song's lyrics about enjoying the outdoors and a slower pace of life—elements that, to Bryan, make someone "country".
Reception
Critics gave a mixed response to the song, with some appreciating Bryan's heartfelt reflection on his roots, while others critiqued its less nuanced view of what defines "country".
Live Performances
Bryan performed "What Makes You Country" live at the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2018. His magnetic performance gained applause from the audience.
Song Message
Bryan has pointed out that the song is about "being proud of where you're from and the things that you were raised on." His idea behind this song was to demonstrate that "country" doesn't strictly spell boots and cowboy hats—it can simply denote love for the land you call home and respect towards traditions.
Cultural Impact
The song struck a chord with the country music community and its fans, sparking conversations about the diversity within the genre and the different experiences that can still all be put under the banner of "country".
Commercial Success
Bryan's album "What Makes You Country" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, making it his fourth album to occupy the high-ranking spot. It was also certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).

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