This Is Country Music cover

This Is Country Music

Brad Paisley · 2011

65 min · 15 tracks · country

A vibrant blend of traditional country storytelling with modern production and heartfelt melodies.

Why this album works

'This Is Country Music' debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and received positive reviews for its blend of traditional and modern sounds. The title track became a defining anthem of the genre, encapsulating themes that resonate deeply within the country music community.
Best for
steady mid-tempo storytelling flow heartfelt melodies for nostalgia for casual gatherings
Context
Released on May 23, 2011, 'This Is Country Music' marked Brad Paisley's eighth studio album during a period of commercial success. Following the critically acclaimed 'American Saturday Night' in 2009, this album continued to solidify his position as a leading voice in contemporary country music.
Stylistic neighbors
Lee Ann Womack· Tyler Childers· Billy Dean

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 This Is Country Music Standout 5:12
  • 2 Old Alabama Standout 5:02
  • 3 A Man Don’t Have to Die 4:19
  • 4 Camouflage 4:26
  • 5 Remind Me Standout 4:32
  • 6 Working on a Tan 4:05
  • 7 Love Her Like She’s Leavin’ 4:09
  • 8 One of Those Lives 4:14
  • 9 Toothbrush 3:10
  • 10 Be the Lake 3:57
  • 11 Eastwood 5:02
  • 12 New Favorite Memory 4:12
  • 13 Don’t Drink the Water 3:46
  • 14 I Do Now 4:01
  • 15 Life’s Railway to Heaven 4:53

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