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12 Country Songs to Add to Your Summer Boating Playlist


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I must admit that I was never a country music fan. Sure, my mom has always enjoyed listening to country music, but I was always more interested in rap, hip hop, and pop as a teen. However, I met my country girl to be wife Tami in my mid-twenties and country music has grown on my ever since. Now that I am in my early forties, I find it’s now a daily occurrence for me to listen to country songs. Being a lifelong boater, I’ve discovered some great tunes to listen to on the water. I will make clear that many of these songs mention drinking on a boat and is not something a skipper should ever participate in unless back at the dock. That being said, I think this list below will brighten up any day on the water.


1. Jake Owen - On The Boat Again


This catchy tune will have you ready each time you hit the water. I suffer from “Boating Withdrawal” so this song speaks to me each and every time.



2. Craig Morgan & Blake Shelton - Redneck Yacht Club


A newer version of Craig’s song that now features Blake Shelton. An amusing and catchy song that is all about taking it easy.



3. Buy Me A Boat - Chris Janson


This one never gets old. Who doesn’t want a boat and a truck to pull it? When you are ready to look for your next boat be sure to visit: BoatDealers.ca.



4. I Was on a Boat That Day - Old Dominion


The best memories are made on the water and that’s what this song is all about.



5. For A Boat - Luke Bryan


I can relate to this song as since I was a little kid I way always asking my dad for a boat. However, I did end up getting a 12 foot StarCraft with a 9.9 Mercury tiller at 12 years old, so lucky me.



6. "THE BOAT SONG" - Hayden Coffman


This song is all about being on the boat in the sun. The video is funny as he borrows his dad’s new pontoon for the day without permission.



7. Tie Up – Zac Brown Band


The lyrics say it all “It's new friends, old songs, sunset sing-alongs. And problems that disappear.” I find being on the water the most relaxing time where my problems do disappear.



8. Pirates & Parrots - Zac Brown Band (feat. Mac McAnally)


While I’m a powerboater, historically mankind started on rowboats and sailboats. Therefore, this song speaks to me as a blast from the past when Pirates & Parrots were the norm on the water.



9. Drive (For Daddy Gene) - Alan Jackson


And oldie but a goodie. Alan Jackson is avid boater with an impressive collection of boats. The start of this song speaks to all of us who remember their first times captaining a boat!




10. Tequila On A Boat - Dustin Lynch (feat. Chris Lane)

Tequila is the new drink of choice for many as it is the least harmful of all alcohols. Just remember to consume responsibility and captains are never to indulge.



11. Boat Names - Brian Kelley


A great song all about getting that big boat and naming it. The video is pretty much a short movie about a girl meeting boy who cleans boats that end up together as adults. Boating really can inspire love in couples.



12. Pontoon - Little Big Town


This is certainly one that everyone has heard many times, but it never seems to get old. Just all about a chill day on the water.



I hope some of these songs come out your boat speakers this summer! Comment below on which ones are your favourite or some boating songs that didn’t make this list. See you on the water! #culture

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