About the song
“God and Country Music” by George Strait is a poignant and reflective country ballad that celebrates the enduring values of faith and traditional country music. Released in 2019, this track stands as a testament to Strait’s ability to craft songs that resonate with a sense of timelessness and authenticity. It’s more than just a country song; it’s a celebration of core American values, a reminder of the enduring power of faith and music to provide solace and connection.
The song’s lyrics, co-written by Luke Laird, Barry Dean, and Lori McKenna, speak to the enduring presence of faith and country music in the lives of many Americans. They highlight the comfort and guidance found in both, suggesting that they are constants in a changing world. Strait’s vocal delivery, marked by its smooth phrasing and genuine sincerity, enhances the song’s reflective and comforting quality.
George Strait’s vocal style, characterized by its smooth baritone and effortless delivery, imbues the song with a sense of both warmth and authenticity. He doesn’t just sing the lyrics; he conveys them with a genuine appreciation for the values they represent, inviting the listener to share in his sense of comfort and connection. This genuine connection is a hallmark of his artistry, and it’s what makes his rendition of “God and Country Music” so resonant.
The song’s arrangement, typically traditional and uncluttered, allows Strait’s vocals and the narrative to take center stage. The gentle acoustic guitar, piano, and steel guitar create a warm and intimate atmosphere, mirroring the song’s themes of faith and comfort.
“God and Country Music” is more than just a country song; it’s a celebration of enduring values, a reminder of the comfort and connection found in faith and traditional music. It’s a testament to George Strait’s ability to craft songs that are both timeless and relatable, capturing the essence of the human experience with a sense of genuine sincerity.
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Lyrics
God and country music are like whiskey and a prayer
Like Johnny Cash’s arm around Billy Graham
God and country music
They both never change
You find ’em when you need ’em
Where you stand
There’s always lost in the found
And darkness in the I-saw-the-light
It’s living in the small towns
In some church and backroad honky tonk tonight
It’s a dance between the sin and the salvation
Come hell or high water
There’s two things still worth saving
God and country music
God and country music
God and country music
They both showed you the truth
Seen the low of the valley
And the highs of the mountains too
Folded hands and guitar strings
Jukebox preachers and angels singing
Call you like they knew ya
Between the hell and hallelujah
There’s always lost in the found
And darkness in the I-saw-the-light
It’s still living in the small towns
In some church and backroad honky tonk tonight
It’s a dance between the sin and the salvation
Come hell or high water
There’s two things still worth saving
God and country music
God and country music
There’s always lost in the found
And darkness in the I-saw-the-light
It’s still living in the small towns
In some church and backroad honky tonk tonight
It’s a dance between the sin and the salvation
Come hell or high water
There’s two things still worth saving
God and country music
God and country music
God and country music
God and country music
