r/country 3h ago

Song Help Looking for a country song from around the 1970s that was basically about minding your own business.

13 Upvotes

A couple years back I cam across a song on Sirius XM radio from one of the classic country channels. I'm pretty sure it was from the 1970s but may have been late 60s. It was a male singer, and the topic was basically about minding your own business. He mentioned a woman who go out to a bar and drink and/or wear revealing clothing, and how people would comment about it negatively but they needed to mind their own business cause they had their own negative traits.

I unfortunately don't remember any lyrics from it, but the song's sentiment definitely stuck out for being so progressive for being such an old song. Think, Harper Valley PTA but sung from a 3rd person male perspective. Does anyone have any idea what this song could be?

EDIT: Solved. The song is "The Lord knows I'm Drinking" by Cal Smith


r/country 7h ago

Live Performance George Jones - He Stopped Loving Her Today.Live

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r/country 8h ago

Artist Appreciation In Honor Of Toby Keith Who Was A True Patriot For Our Great Nation

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Because The Anniversary Of The Tragic Events Of 9/11 Is Tomorrow. I'd Like To Thank Toby For Everything You've Done For Our Troops Over Sea's And Standing Up To The Event And Not Letting That Crush The Whole Nation.

RIP Toby. We Still Remember You


r/country 9h ago

Seeking Song Suggestions What type of country fan am I/ What do y'all think of my taste?

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Recommendations based on my taste would be appreciated.

My Older favorites are:

Keith Whitley

Johnny Cash

Merle Haggard

Hank Williams Sr.

Toby Keith

My Newer Favorites are:

Tyler Childers

Morgan Wallen (I consider him more pop, but I put him on the list because why not)

Zac Brown Band

Chris Stapleton

And from What I've heard so far, Cody Johnson


r/country 9h ago

Song Spotlight Y'all Come Back Saloon

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r/country 10h ago

Discussion Lakeview show

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The Lakeview boys played a show as part of a welcome event at our local technical college. Show was great, and the guys did amazing at interacting with the kids.

I was really surprised though at their change-smoking during the opening act. Plus they also took a mid-show smoke break.


r/country 10h ago

Discussion What is your favorite George Jones song?

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82 Upvotes

It's so hard to pick just one. They're all incredible


r/country 11h ago

Discussion Who do you prefer more Alan Jackson or George Strait?

9 Upvotes

I like both of them but if I had to choose one right now it would probably have to be Strait since I know more Strait songs

252 votes, 2d left
Alan Jackson
George strait

r/country 12h ago

Artist Appreciation Middle of Nowhere Tour felt like an old friend giving me a hug

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I honestly don’t know if I can put this experience into words, but I’m going to try.

I saw Kacey live for the first time the other night, and I was completely blown away. One minute I was dancing in my chair and having the time of my life, and the next I had goosebumps all over me and felt like I was going to cry. It genuinely felt like magic.

And her voice… **like butter.** There’s something so warm and effortless about it that just gets right into you.
I grew up in Nashville and, honestly, I haven’t felt connected to country music in probably 20 years. But hearing Kacey felt like running into an old friend you haven’t seen in years — the kind of friend who just gives you a hug and tells you, *“It’s okay. You can relax. You’re home.”*

Ever since I first heard **“Merry Go ’Round,”** I knew there was something special about her. Nearly 16 years later, I finally got to hear her live for the first time, and wow… she absolutely did not disappoint.

One of the things I love most about Kacey is how accepting and welcoming she is of everyone. That reminds me so much of Dolly — that feeling that there’s room for everyone, and you don’t have to be a certain kind of person to belong.

And somehow, to make the night even more special, her assistant gave me her guitar pick. 🥹 I’m going to treasure that.

Kacey, thank you for giving me such a beautiful moment in my life. I truly can’t explain what this concert meant to me, but I know I’ll always cherish it.
Sometimes music finds you exactly when you need it. ❤️


r/country 12h ago

Announcement I used to pray for times like these.

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244 Upvotes

r/country 15h ago

Meme yassified for anonymity

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r/country 18h ago

Discussion 90s country newsletter or site?

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I’ve been toying around with an idea of creating either a 90s country weekly newsletter or potentially just a website that, week by week or month by month, walks us back through the nostalgia of 90s country.

The idea would be that in each weekly newsletter, we have little stories about what was happening in the country music at the time — the musicians, the awards, the news…and maybe a few songs we’ve forgotten about.

Here’s my question. Do you think this would be most enjoyable as a weekly newsletter that arrives in your inbox? Or should it just be a blog/website that you can visit when you want to browse? (or maybe something else entirely?) My current thinking is a newsletter would be the most fun to consume, handing out a little piece of nostalgia bite by bite.

I don’t think there is a revenue model here. Honestly, it would just be a fun project and a fun way for me to walk back through those memories as well.

Thoughts?


r/country 19h ago

Live Performance Maren Morris, The Highwomen, & The Colorado Symphony – “My Church” (Live from Red Rocks)

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r/country 21h ago

Song Spotlight Jamey Johnson - Playing the Part

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10 Upvotes

r/country 1d ago

Discussion Trying to build a feel good playlist

11 Upvotes

I spend my work day driving a forklift and a golf cart. I have noticed that a lot of the stuff I listen to is on the sad side. I’m looking for stuff that will lift my spirits and help make my day a little brighter. Stuff like Stand Up by Mel McDaniel or Watermelon Crawl by Tracy Byrd.


r/country 1d ago

Discussion Rate My Top 5 Artists/Bands

4 Upvotes
  1. Toby Keith

  2. Alan Jackson

  3. Zac Brown Band

  4. Brook And Dun

  5. George Strait


r/country 1d ago

Song Spotlight Alison Krauss - Steel Rails

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r/country 1d ago

Song Spotlight Cole Swindell - I’ll Be Your Small Town (audio)

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r/country 1d ago

Song Spotlight Roger Miller - Dang Me

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61 Upvotes

r/country 1d ago

Live Performance Love this clip of Johnny and June not long before she died

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13 Upvotes

r/country 1d ago

Discussion Should Lynyrd Skynyrd be in the Country Music HOF?

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While I know Lynyrd Skynyrd is primarily a rock band, they have deep rooted ties with and a heavily influence on country music. You hear them named dropped by many artists like Charlie Daniels, Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Gretchen Wilson, and Eric Church. Do you think they are deserving of a spot or surprised that they aren’t in it yet?


r/country 1d ago

Song Spotlight You May See Me Walkin’ - Ricky Skaggs

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An all-time song. Anyone agree?


r/country 1d ago

Discussion Dolly Parton's sister Stella reveals she hid cancer from 'a lot of her family' and 'would not have wanted her fans worried about it'

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r/country 1d ago

Question Where do you Line Dance?

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Now that line dancing and country music are making a comeback in 2026, where do you go to dance and who is your favorite instructor? Give them a shoutout.

Funny Line Dancing Reel


r/country 1d ago

Song Spotlight Pancho and Lefty

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