What Makes You Country
Luke Bryan
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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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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.
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Album TitleThe song is also the title track from Bryan's sixth studio album, which was released in October 2017.
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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.
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Chart SuccessThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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".
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ReceptionCritics 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".
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Live PerformancesBryan performed "What Makes You Country" live at the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2018. His magnetic performance gained applause from the audience.
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Song MessageBryan 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.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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".
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Commercial SuccessBryan'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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