10 Country Songs to Add to Your Thanksgiving Day Playlist

On Thursday (Nov. 27), thousands of gatherings will bring together families, loved ones and friends to enjoy a day of fellowship and food.

Some families will come together over table spread with foods such as turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, corn casserole, fruit salad, or green bean casserole. Others will take part in annual “Turkey Trot” footrace, while others will watch the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, or watch football, or volunteer in their communities. Still others might use the day to begin putting up holiday lights or decorations, or gear up for plenty of holiday shopping. And according to AAA.com, nearly 82 million people are planning to travel over 50 miles away from home to visit loved ones this Thanksgiving.

Regardless, one essential at any Thanksgiving Day celebration is a top-tier soundtrack to serve as a festive background for cooking, eating, chatting (or even some country music-filled singalongs!). Though country music has a long history of romantic songs, nostalgic songs and faith-filled songs, it also has a sturdy history of songs embedded with themes of hope, joy, positivity and the importance of family. Songs recorded by artists including Johnny Cash, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Sawyer Brown and more country artists are perfect to keep the feelings of gratitude going, or to provide an uplifting soundtrack for the big, food-filled celebration.

Whether the songs explicitly mention Thanksgiving, or just offer up lyrics about gratefulness in general, here, we look at our top 10 picks for country songs about gratefulness that are a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving playlist.