MAMA’S SONG – CARRIE UNDERWOOD

A personal song written by Carrie herself to her mom is our first pick for our Mother’s Day playlist. The music video features Carrie and her real life mom, as pictured to the side of this post, on her wedding day as she tells her mom that she doesn’t need to worry about her daughter, because she learned from her. “Mama’s Song” was the fourth single from Carrie’s “Play On” album, which was co-written by Carrie with Luke Laird, Kara DioGuardi, and Marti Frederikson. BONUS: The video also features Carrie’s real-life husband, Mike Fisher.

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 THE BEST DAY – TAYLOR SWIFT

Our next pick for our Mother’s Day playlist is a very special song written by superstar Taylor Swift. She wrote “The Best Day” in secret for her mom while out on tour in 2007. She put together a music video featuring actual home videos, and gave it to her mom, Andrea Swift, as a surprise on Christmas Eve. It was included on her “Fearless” album to show her love for her mom. It’s been reported that when Andrea received the DVD of the music video at Christmas from Taylor that she started crying. Check out the music video and let us know if it makes you get emotional, too:

I HOPE YOU DANCE – LEE ANN WOMACK

Our third song in our playlist is the always touching “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack. The crossover smash hit can be used in almost any kind of playlist, but we feel its especially powerful for a song to moms. It was originally released on March 2000, comes from her album of the same name. It was a number one hit for Lee Ann on both the country and adult contemporary charts, and won the 2001 CMA, ACM, BMI NSAI, ASCAP Song of the Year. The song was written by Tia Sillers and Mark D. Sanders. Check out Lee Ann’s “I Hope You Dance” below and let us know if you can relate it to your mom:

MOTHER LIKE MINE – THE BAND PERRY

Our fourth song for our playlist is the soothing “Mother Like Mine” from The Band Perry’s sophomore album “Pioneer.” The song was a co-write by all three siblings, and tells the story about their mom, Marie Perry. In an interview with Billboard, Kimberly Perry explains:

“That was the most honest song we wrote for Pioneer. We were relaxing, and going through some song ideas. Neil had this one line written on his phone, ‘If the world had a mother like mine.’ We are started to think about what the world would look like if our mother had raised it the way she raised us.”

 LIKE MY MOTHER DOES - LAUREN ALAINA

Our fifth song is the first single released by former American Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina. “Like My Mother Does” features powerful vocals by the young singer in an obvious tribute to her mom. The song was co-written by Nathan Chapman, Liz Rose, and Nicole Williams. The video shows actual pictures and video clips of Lauren growing up with her mother. It was actually the second time the single was released, which was originally performed and recorded by Jesse Lee, but Lauren’s version was the only one to chart back in 2011. Country fans fell in love with Lauren when she performed an emotional version of the song on American Idol. Check out the music video version below and let us know what traits you have like your mother:

COAT OF MANY COLORS – DOLLY PARTON

How couldn’t we include what country icon Dolly Parton describes her favorite song she’s ever written? “Coat of Many Colors” is just one of over 3,000 songs Dolly has written over her career, but this one is especially special as it’s about her mom and how even without money she still felt beautiful thanks to a hand made coat made by her mother. It was written back in 1971, and had hit number four on the Billboard U.S. Country charts. In 2012, the song was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry list of songs that represent the United States for being culturally or historically important.   Shania Twain covered a version on a 2003 Dolly tribute album, but nothing is quite like the original. Listen to Dolly’s tribute to her mother below:



SOMEBODY’S HERO – JAMIE O’NEAL

The next song on our list is a single by Australian country artist Jamie O’Neal about her mom. In the song, co-written by Jamie with Shaye Smith and Ed Hill, she describes how her mother might not be the kind of hero you hear about on the news, but that to her she’s her own superhero. “Somebody’s Hero” is from her second album “Brave,” and peaked at number three on the Hot Country Charts. It was her sixth country top 40 hit. The video, directed by Trey Fanjoy, has a cameo by Jamie’s own daughter. Check out the official music video below:

IT’S YOUR SONG – GARTH BROOKS

The first male singer on our Mother’s Day playlist is the one and only Garth Brooks.  Written by Pam Wolfe and Benita Hill, was released back in 1998 as the only single from Garth’s live album. In the single, Garth shares how his career and his life have been influenced and motivated by his mother. It was pitched to Garth after Benita had heard about his mother’s struggles with throat cancer. It’s an emotional song for Garth, who can be heard choking up at the end as he thinks about his mother. Check out the live version below:

 IN MY DAUGHTER’S EYES – MARTINA MCBRIDE

With what is perhaps the most-played song for Mother’s Day in country music, Martina McBride‘s pretty single is more from a mother to a daughter, but we had to include it because of how gorgeous and heart felt it is. Released back in November 2003 on RCA Nashville, it was a crossover hit for Martina on both the country and Adult Contemporary charts. The song only had one writer – James T. Slater, but was co-produced by Martina with Paul Worley. It was the third single from her “Martina” album and is still one of her top hits today. Check out the live version below and let us know if you have it playing for Mother’s Day this year:

THE BABY – BLAKE SHELTON

We couldn’t complete our Mother’s Day playlist without the most memorable country tribute to mom. The single was written by Michael White and Harley Allen, was a huge for Blake Shelton back in 2003, becoming his second-ever number one hit. It held its place on top of the charts in the number one spot for three weeks. “The Baby” was the lead-off single from his sophomore album “The Dreamer.” While the music video remains simple – only showing Blake in a blue room with video being projected, its the lyrics that are touching. The story follows the story of a young man growing up and how he will always be his mother’s baby, even until the day she dies. Watch the music video below:

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That’s our list for Mother’s Day for 2013. Do you think we missed something? What’s the most played song on your playlist on Mother’s Day? Let us know here, on Facebook, or on Twitter!

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Let’s Make Love – Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
This song hit radio at the turn of the century, yet is still recognized as a beautiful, sensual country classic. Who could find anything bad to say about one of country music’s hottest couples sharing their love and deep connection? The song’s merit was even recognized at the Grammys where it won Best Country Collaboration. Something about the genuine and endearing love evident in this song can’t help but pull at any listener’s heartstrings.

Amazed – Lonestar
This country classic is, no doubt, deserving of being on this list. The simple fact that this song is still being played at weddings proves how raw, yet beautiful this song truly is. Doesn’t every girl want a man to sing these touching lyrics to her?

Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Although it has been recorded by several country artists over the past few years, we think Rascal Flatts brought to the forefront the charismatic charm of this song. The combination of the piano and the talented vocals of these boys can truly generate an appreciation for the message of this song from any music lover, country or not.

Remember When – Alan Jackson
We think this song should go down in the books as one of the most beautiful love songs of any genre. What more can you ask of a man that shares his love for his wife and their life together in such a touching way? Alan makes it clear with this song that life is about enjoying every moment that we can with the people we love and counting on those memories later on in life to relive the joys of a relationship.

Come A Little Closer – Dierks Bentley
Who can resist an attractive country singer, such as Dierks, singing such a sensual song? We can’t! The romanticism and uninhibited emotions that ooze out of this song are enough to give any girl goosebumps. Even lyrics such as, “There ain’t nothin’ that love can’t fix,” captures the essence of what Valentines Day is about – surrendering to love and building all else on such a foundation.

You Had Me From Hello – Kenny Chesney
This tune garners all of the emotions of a pure love and makes them evident in such a simple way. Kenny sings about a love that disregards all else except for the initial emotions of a relationship. This song is founded on a first meeting – to think that anyone can sing about something so simple and arbitrary, yet so moving – that’s romantic!

Making Memories Of Us – Keith Urban
Where to begin with this romantic number? Keith Urban’s rustic voice wraps around every beautiful lyric of this song, as is the case with most of his songs. It was a toss up between this song and his “Your Everything”. We went with “Making Memories Of Us” because it speaks of the memories Alan Jackson reflects on in “Remember When”. What’s more romantic than a man telling a girl all of the things he wants to share with her? Someone as dedicated and thoughtful as that is awfully romantic to us!

Then – Brad Paisley
“Then” is a classic country love song. The piano and strings combo backing this song add to the romantic tone of it.  It’s quite clear that any man who can continue to let his love for a woman flourish is a keeper.

Dance With Me – Johnny Reid
This song might come as a surprise for being on this list. But Canadian country artist Johnny Reid is truly deserving of being recognized for his romantic vibe, especially on this track. There’s nothing better than a country crooner singing about a passionate dance shared between two lovers. It helps matters that the man’s Scottish accent finds a way into the song so as to make it that much more sensual.

Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich
Big & Rich sing about the ultimate expression of love – marriage – in this song. Lyrics such as, “Sealing our love with a kiss, waited my whole life for this,” are so simple, yet so genuine. There is no doubt that the often upbeat duo buckling down to sing something so fervent is refreshing to country music lovers. We like this romantic side of Big & Rich!

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