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The 33 Best Country First Dance Songs for Your Wedding
Dance the night away to one of these romantic tunes.
Country music has the ability to give you all the feels. It can make you laugh, inspire you, and bring you to tears, sometimes all in one song! There are funny country songs that will put a smile on your face, patriotic country songs that will fill you with American pride, and, yes, sad country songs and even country breakup songs to get you through tough times. But when you're planning your country wedding, you'll be looking for the perfect sweet and sentimental country love song when you hit the dance floor as a married couple for the first time. Luckily, country music has plenty of first dance-worthy songs from which to choose.
We found classics from stars like George Strait and Reba and newer hits (pretty much anything by Dan + Shay will work) to get you started on your search. There are even some country duets by real-life loves Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and Chris and Morgane Stapleton. You really can't go wrong with one of these romantic picks. Be sure to have a handkerchief at the ready—there won't be a dry eye in the house when you dance to one of these heartfelt ballads.
"Speechless" by Dan + Shay feat. Tori Kelly
This song, with lyrics like "I'm speechless/Staring at you standing there in that dress," is perfect for a first dance. The music video even features footage from the duo's weddings.
"History in the Making" by Darius Rucker
This sweet song from Rucker's debut country album tells the story of a couple falling in love for the first time: "This could be one of those memories/We wanna hold on to, cling to/The one we can't forget."
It's not hard to imagine having your first dance when Thomas Rhett sings, "And I know I'm blessed/Watching you spin in that dress/Makin' my heart beat out my chest."
Stapleton sings about his love for wife Morgane, who shares the mic on this romantic track.
"Nobody But You" by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
Real-life couple Shelton and Stefani made it to the top of the country charts with this love song.
There won't be a dry eye in the house if you take the dance floor to this song that Thomas Rhett wrote about his wife, Lauren Akins.
"When You Say Nothing At All" by Alison Krauss and Union Station
This 1995 song by Krauss was also a hit for Keith Whitley (1988) and Ronan Keating (1999).
"10,000 Hours" by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
This sweet love song features Justin Bieber and lyrics like, "I'd spend ten thousand hours and ten thousand more/Oh, if that's what it takes to learn that sweet heart of yours."
"I Don't Dance" by Lee Brice
Funny enough, Lee singing about how he doesn't dance is the perfect song for your first dance.
"God Gave Me You" by Blake Shelton
The lyrics "On my own I'm only, half of what I could be, I can't do without you," will definitely bring some tears to your eyes during the dance.
"Cowboy Take Me Away" by The Chicks
A true cowboy and cowgirl duo will love grooving to this tune.
"Making Memories of Us" by Keith Urban
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Looking at his marriage with Nicole Kidman, it certainly seems like Keith knows a thing or two about love.
"I Cross My Heart" by George Strait
Classic country fans will love hearing George croon this tune.
"Hey Pretty Girl" by Kip Moore
You'll feel like the prettiest—and luckiest—girl on your wedding day.
"It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
If there's one country couple's marriage to emulate, it's definitely Tim and Faith's!
"Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" by Billy Currington
The first line, "A woman is a mystery a man just can't understand," is a nice little reminder as you two begin your journey together.
"She's in Love With the Boy" by Trisha Yearwood
This hit by Trisha (who knows a little something about romance after over a decade with Garth Brooks) tells the story about a young boy and girl falling in love—and might remind you of your own romance!
"Forever and Ever, Amen," Randy Travis
Because your love is one that will last forever and ever.
"Love Your Love the Most" by Eric Church
Out of everything you enjoy, there's nothing you love more than your one and only.
Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers gift guides, product reviews, crafts, and TV shows like Yellowstone. She’s currently stitching up a cross-stitch pattern for the magazine’s next issue
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