How to Write a Country Song (In 5 Minutes or Less)

[@nashew7732]

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised to hear this played unironically on a country station. It's... It's so perfect.

[@DanUtley]

Nashew That's what's... So depressing lol.

[@ariannarichardson2579]

Yeah, it seriously sounds like something the country station at the store where I work at would play . . .

[@jeannieguenther74]

Nashew honestly same

[@nickreichenbacher4711]

I'm having trouble downloading or finding this song

[@JHnat]

@@DanUtley what's really depressing is the stuff played on country radio is worse in the sense that, this still has Toby Keith style to it. Now it's reading words and pop music

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

I wear that 🇺🇸 shirt on a regular basis it was not a costume.

[@superchristopher]

Jordan Taylor it's a nice shirt after all

[@ArmyofOneandaHalf]

I love it

[@Shawlings]

I have the same one

[@isojoecox]

I love our country.... and Jordan’s instagram photography

[@graciehaynes7814]

I know. It's a shirt. You wear it. It's a shirt.

[@ethansargent1325]

The guuurl's little "yee haw" was the best part of this video

[@TronHutson]

agreed! lol

[@ytsto7494]

That guuurl

[@mr.abadger3884]

Guuurl on a highway: yeeeEEEEEEHAAAaaaaaa

[@MenacingBanjo]

Love that you added in a line from "Amazing Grace", just for some archaic flair.

[@masonm.5778]

This holds a special place in my heart... My first Blimey Cow video was How to Write a Worship Song, and this just... Oh man... Basically what I’m saying is you’ve Blessed My Heart...

[@anneshirley2095]

How to write a Worship Song was my first video, too. Good stuff.

[@nearislespringdike3084]

ikr... it's so beautiful ;)

[@cigomba]

Same. I was looking up how to play a worship songs on guitar and now my life is forever changed. Lol 😂😂😂

[@OldMac89]

Don't forget to sprinkle key country words throughout: "Dirt road" "Radio" "6 pack" or "colbeer" "Jeans" And of course "small town" because no country singer worth their salt would dare to live in a large town, let alone the city.

[@PB8man]

Forgot "County Line"

[@aschlen6646]

Let's not forget " muddin' " 😂

[@kangarooslim3437]

Here's a good example We can drive down the dirt road do I want a Porsche,No Hear my song playin on the radio I can see you singin along I meet ya 3 years ago now we're having the best time of our lives She can tell I'm special,got her thinkin "whoa" then out of nowhere she asked who inspired you Guurl do you really wanna know Told her sit back and I'll tell ha all bout it so she crossed her legs in those cut jeans After that she told me bout her past guurl I can't believe y'all did that (I wrote it btw)

[@matthewgraham7002]

You can actually sing “dirt road, radio, 6 pack of Colbeer, with some blue jeans on..” and it actually sounds like something they’d write 😂😂

[@Skoben2000]

You missed the word "whisky" I have not heard a modern country song without mentioning the word Whisky. LOL

[@EpicPinkCreeper]

Five types of country songs: Love songs (Like the one in this video) Breakup songs (Opposite of that one basically.) My life is swell songs (I'm in my truck with my dog or girlfriend or both, we are going to go party or we are drinking already) My life is horrible songs (Dog died, truck wrecked, broke up, probably raining) "I'm so awesome, just listen to me singing. Yeah I'm so famous" songs (Basically a love song but just to everyone in general)

[@jlmoore523]

He forgot one key ingredient - the dirt road...lol

[@Window4503]

Doesn't that also apply to pop??

[@pi2z806]

A few more Southern pride The south shoulda won Im a countru boy And finally life on the farn

[@joelancon7231]

EpicPinkCreeper i almost agree but if you go too some 70s or 80s country its not nearly as repetitive yes there are those songs that fit into those catagories but back then it wasnt bad about it

[@joelancon7231]

Nubpai you just showed us all how danm ignorant you are

[@tomdemoose7068]

5:01 when you're 'drinking beer' but this is blimey cow so it's actually water. love this tho guys ❤️

[@chill4322]

tomdemoose I noticed it too

[@harmonycollier7209]

And the bottle is actually from a fancy ginger ale.

[@AwaitHasten]

GINGER BEER

[@purplepepper2503]

And gotta love how they only showed Sarah's torso and didn't go down any further because she was wearing shorts

[@thaliawhisperwind4013]

Nah it was a ginger beer, it’s like the brags ACV of the ginger ale world, best ginger ale I’ve ever had. I drink it when my stomach is upset.

[@JosiahBotting]

I legit went from listening to Heavy Metal and working on an Essay to Blimey Cow and a Country song...this has to be the biggest drastic music change I've had in a while.

[@DaveysCards]

Josiah Botting same lol

[@HPTFan]

🤘🏾

[@teawizardry]

Josiah Botting 🤘🤘🤘

[@JosiahBotting]

A little bit of everything. I had a playlist of August Burns Red, For Today, Fit For A King, Silent Planet, System of a Down, Vanna, etc.

[@gregorymaynard3089]

I'm going to techno music now how major is that

[@EpicPinkCreeper]

Only thing missing is a few curse words and more innuendos and this will be the number 1 song in no time! On the other hand, I actually liked the song because it didn't have that, and also because it was supposed to be making fun of country songs.

[@RayvenFE]

Country songs generally don't have that many curse words...at least not hits...

[@buckaroocowboy7223]

Alright I'm a country musician and listen to it daily. The worst you'll hear is hell, damn, along those lines. Most of it is clean, I don't know who you listen to but George Straight era wouldn't do anything too bad.

[@seanweaver8625]

Cursing is minimal in mainstream songs, but most modern country songs have very heavy sexual themes.

[@purplepepper2503]

Exactly

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Holy crap you guys, this is amazing. Great to have Garrett back on the channel!

[@ethansargent1325]

Call me noob, but who's Garret?

[@chill4322]

Ethan Sargent the guy who designs their sound

[@ethansargent1325]

Shirleen Mugo Ohhhhh... Thanks!

[@justaregularuser79]

"I'm gonna bless yer HAAAAAAAAART!"

[@WojtekWonderBear]

I don’t think y’all understand how long I’ve been waiting for another “how to write a specific genre of song in minimal time” video. XD

[@jameswhitley4101]

I would say that next should be an angsty pop-punk parody, but I guess it isn't the early 2000's anymore...

[@BrookeAndCoStudios]

It’s gotta go all night. Even if it doesn’t.

[@ClassicWillL]

It's incredible how Garrett's voice can come out of Jordan's mouth like that

[@two_coats_and_two_root_beers]

2:24 *grabs guitar* ooooooh I've been doing my homework alllllllllllll niiiiiiiiiight every niiiiiiiiiiiiiight it's a struggle, it's a fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, when the computer keeps crashiiiiiiiing, and I keep trashiiiiiiiiiiiiiing, the rough draft of that essaaaaaay thats due the next daaaay!

[@not__ra__el]

You forgot a ‘y’all’, other then that you did it!!!!

[@justinj_00]

It's Y'all not ya'll

[@buckaroocowboy7223]

If you say it, say it right. People these days

[@brebytheway]

so now blimeycow can basically fit an entire music video parody inside a messy mondays episode. What a time to be alive 😂

[@aikensource]

1) funny 2) different 3) well produced 4) good sound as always 5) video was stunning

[@tulkasastaldo4612]

Yep .

[@MayJay1812]

On an unrelated note, his black pants blending into the background makes it seem like he's floating. That is all.

[@Lylac24]

May Jeanette Fast Lol! Where?

[@legolaslotrmcufan9002]

I really want them to take this to a recording label and see how it does now!!!!!!!

[@connerdale4221]

Country listener here. This absolutely NAILS the trash coming out of Nashville lately.

[@connerdale4221]

Also, that song at the end could unironically be on country radio, knowing how Nashville is

[@xxTheSkilletFreakxx]

YOU FORGOT THEY TALK ABOUT TRUCKS

[@AzureBeatPony]

And their dog. And their girlfriend leaving them. And in a few years, their truck leaving them.

[@buckaroocowboy7223]

And that good ole dirt road.

[@sadiesofia7605]

Well, they had a truck in the "music video".

[@createnewhandle_]

Sadie Sofia, It was the wrong kind. Country boys drive Chevys.

[@destinixshakur]

Lmao facts

[@kisds700]

Oh my goodness the accuracy!!!!! Modern country is basically pop with a guitar intro...

[@bobblehobbit3931]

Did anyone else think that the song sounded like what goofy would sound like if his voice was normal and he became a country singer? Or is that just all country singers?

[@abigailschmidt5859]

Probably just all, let's be real.

[@solesurvivorstudios6813]

M E Hendrix Well the image of Goofy singing a country song isn’t getting out of my head anytime soon. Lol.

[@bkang]

😂😂

[@mrpro5219]

Yes I did

[@bri.mar.g]

Ok this is my new favorite blimey cow video like wow thanks for making this a thing guys 🙌🏼🙌🏼😂😂

[@markogden477]

Your recent stuff has been great, but this takes the cake! I laughed so hard at the song!

[@faithannaolsson6738]

My mind was blown when he said the thing about the last verse of the chorus. He's right!

[@dominusalicorn3684]

Even though Blimey Cow already did this kind of thing with a worship song (he even references it), and even though Studio C already beat them to the "every country song ever" idea, this was still great.

[@stormyphillips251]

I love Studio C almost as much as Blimey Cow, but I think these guys did country music better. XD Just my opinion.

[@brandonmiles86]

The sad part is that country music used to tell a story. Now so much of it is meaningless "pick-up truck party all night hot girl" songs. Oh well there's always KZbin where you can find the good old stuff. :)

[@AmericanDoughnutWizard]

And this is the story of how Jordan's second album went mainstream.

[@MustardFlower]

Quick! Someone needs to call their local country music station and request "Bless Your Heart" by Garrett Vandenberg!

[@MustardFlower]

Kinda like how "All Creation Sings" (unofficial title) was sneakily and sassily utilized in youth groups around the nation for the tongue-and-cheekiness (and perhaps as a reminder to be sincere, thoughtful, and awake in worship?)!

[@SavannahLewie]

Victory told me you guys were working on this and I’ve been looking forward to it. Definitely did NOT disappoint! This is great. 😂🙌👏

[@MusicalKris725]

It’s funny because it’s true

[@jonjnorth]

This was horrible! And brilliant! I hated it! And I loved it! Amazing! :D

[@EmethMatthew]

Same!

[@lovatojonasfan1]

I love country music, but this is hilarious. Great job Jordan!

[@InternetJules]

WHY DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE VIEWS ITS BRILLIANT AND HILARIOUS

[@Godsgirl6153]

My favorite parts of this video: Garrett's voice coming out of Jordan's mouth, and Sara trying not to laugh.

[@charlotterecipe548]

I have been preaching about how every country song is the same and I thought no one else thought the same. Thank you, Jordan.

[@ammonphipps9333]

That was actually a good song you wrote I like it

[@ethangames6143]

Bro this is why I listen to classic country

[@rachelacham1641]

cut off jeans!!!...SCANDALOUS!!!!😂😂😂

[@miasalmans1652]

This is the best! Love "bless you heart"!

[@lightsabergirl5052]

O my gosh! I have the song stuck in my head!!

[@appleholo2707]

OMG! That could actually pass off as a real country song. That WAS GREAT!!!

[@rebekahkrause4458]

This is so awesome and true and hilarious! :P well done!

[@cassidyb3596]

I loved this video! Great job guys!!!

[@kiaralouise6980]

This is so great 😂😂😂😂

[@kevinmira1372]

This is the best thing I’ve seen all year

[@gracelynch7662]

When you listen to country songs that mainly aren't about drinking and partying

[@charlaisnyder7494]

What are your recommendations? :)

[@Kdriggs15]

Charlai Snyder Cody Jinks, Colter Wall, Tyler Childers. Real country is taking a rise again.

[@bluebattlegaming2535]

There's also Rascal Flatts, they sing about love and God. I am sure they have some songs about drinking or partying, but most are not. Then there is Carrie Underwood, Danielle Bradbury, Kelsea Ballerini, I mean, half of all country songs are about love... So, just because Jordan has bad country stations where he lives, doesn't mean that he is right.

[@sjhorton1184]

Charlai Snyder Brad Paisley has a lot of comedy songs.

[@matthewschoenemann5021]

Blue Battle Gaming... Let's see, he lives in Nashville, hmm, (music city may I remind you) nah he doesn't have any good country stations in his area. Lol

[@itsjustbree9267]

This never gets old.

[@sodercan1167]

Last time i was this early, country music was good and original

[@andrewstudebaker5397]

Scary Narwhal So this is your first time being early?

[@faithneufville2902]

Scary Narwhal So, never?

[@missmelodies52]

DON'T act like Nine to Five wasn't and isn't the greatest anthem of the feminist movement. I tell ya i wouldn't be making it to the office on the daily without it

[@LunaLittleGalaxy]

YES I used to listen to country music all the time (mainly because where I lived at the time, there was no other available station). The music grew on me and I started becoming a fan of it more and more. When I saw this, I knew I was in for a real treat. Lol, this is so true, though!

[@hopepetrosky]

HAHAHAHA LOVE IT!!!😂💖 11/10 video, well done!!!!!!

[@chumbaitfishing8266]

I think you did an ok job...and this is comin from the most country boy you'll meet

[@why_pen]

This is the most accurate one yet

[@farmkid1236]

This is gold, one of the best ones in a while!

[@JusticeBackstrom]

Modern country can never compare to Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, and Tim McGraw.

[@kaylee9773]

Yes MARTY ROBBINS!

[@JusticeBackstrom]

@@kaylee9773 Kind of weird I put Tim McGraw in thet list- half his stuff ain't as good as the other half, but thet was three years ago. Marty Robbins on the other hand is a legend all the way.

[@MarcAndLaura]

The best, love you Garret, well done

[@TheQuietCottage]

"this makes me want to change my name to Jake. Or Keith. ... or Billy." lol

[@l0yalth30rist8]

O gawd I didn't realize it until now when I've heard the song that this is literally every country song I've ever heard… Good job Jordan!

[@mountainmama7155]

*Commenting before watching.*

[@strangedoingsinthenight]

Mim Henderson good job! Commenting while watching

[@abbievanboxtel1612]

This is my new favorite Messy Mondays ever. This is gold.

[@sarahgrace9748]

I LOVE YOU!

[@crescendo3869]

I know this video is old but thanks for teaching this so well. Youre way of simplifying things has made it easy for people like me to learn.

[@jacobfair6069]

the worst part about this whole bit...the song was actually a great song! Keep it up, y'all! :)

[@sheribrant2058]

This is probably one of my favorite blimey cow videos. I laugh just thinking about it.

[@hoshihere6434]

I'm slightly offended by this because I love country music at the same time I loved this

[@autumnday2296]

mika tora right??

[@verivera95]

guys i know very little about country music and if i heard this on the radio i would 100% believe that this was a real country song good job

[@KandEcain]

If only the song was posted by itself as well as being in this video. *hinting at that the song needs to be by itself so I can listen to it more*

[@ThePenitentMan1]

But he... linked to it. It's on iTunes. itunes.apple.com/album/bless-your-heart-feat-garrett-vandenberg-single/id1300655686

[@KandEcain]

I already clicked that link and it wouldn't let me now it will lol #strange

[@edensylvester13]

I can't believe it's actually available XD

[@AishaVonFossen]

My God, he's so spot on, with all of this! LOL Also, that's awesome that you can perfectly imitate the country twang voice.

[@anneshirley2095]

I want to know who did the "Y'all" at the end! Who thinks it was Sara in a disguised voice? It had to be either her or Catherine Bach! Ha ha!

[@jpeg4tw]

1:39 We dont drive down highways, its called a backroad

[@YoursTrulyChris]

How to write the first shall be last comment in under 5 seconds....

[@faithneufville2902]

Yours Truly, Chris Step 1: Become Yours Truly, Chris

[@mountainmama7155]

Yours Truly, Chris I beat you!

[@YoursTrulyChris]

This is no longer about being first. It's about a legacy in the comment section that will last for an eternity

[@mountainmama7155]

Yours Truly, Chris ok but I still beat you😁 3rd btw

[@themajesticmoose7534]

Legacy... what is a Legacy? It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.

[@aubreezellmer]

Hahahaha! Sara as the country guuuurl! That was fantastic!

[@missusd1130]

Here we go: "I lost ma' girl, I lost ma' truck, I lost ma' dog.... lost ma' luck" "Ooh, I'm sooo unhappy, so down on ma' luck,...Ohh, if only I became a doctor, mamma why d' ya let me do rode-ea!" "The bull it got me, the bronco broke me, the boss he a' fired me, the girl she done left me....Den the IRS came it took ma' truck, den doggie and momma died and Ah lost ma' luck" "Ohh, I'm soo unhappy, ooh, so down on ma' luck...Ohh, if only I'd a' made better monee...Den I'd a' kept all da stuff..." Then just go on and on with some variation for about one or two more stanzas.

[@JoshTheEmoticon]

I love y'all filming out of the studio more. It's more visually appealing than the black curtain that I've been starring at every Sunday night for years hahaha! Keep it up yall

[@CupOJoeX]

Yee-hawww

[@future_doctor_sam]

Funny thing, this legit sounded like a good song! I could totally hear this on the radio!

[@andrewgoode7640]

Is it bad that I love this song?😂

[@AshAngelV]

The look on your face while playing those chords is a combo of "dead inside" and "sleeping with my eyes open." Lol

[@madelinehoppenstedt7782]

Was that Carmen saying "YeHaw"?!

[@infinightsky]

I played this for my wife’s friend, she had no idea, but loved it 😂

[@autotechxbox163]

4. Trucks

[@capybapy]

AHHH YESSSSSSS!!!!!! How to write a worship song is one of my favorites!!

[@kevdragon5122]

Under 301 club! ^-^

[@andrewstudebaker5397]

Kev Dragon fellow under 301 viewer! Hello random stranger!

[@TheNinthDoctor]

Yeah, I... feel like I heard this song. On the radio. On a country station. This is perfect!

[@angeygirl]

3vErythIn6 rYmes with trucK

[@FlyTour69]

You hit a home run with this one. I really liked that song.

[@faithneufville2902]

How to write a good country song! Step 1: You don't.

[@abigailschmidt5859]

Amen. God bless your heart.

[@FlyTour69]

Faith Neufville Step 2: Ignore "Step 1" and proceed to write a good country song. Step 3: Avoid the overused mainstream clichés. Step 4: Be original in both tune and lyrics.

[@lovatojonasfan1]

Bless your heart (I'll let you figure this one out)

[@chickendragon8526]

PREACH IT!

[@vonicabuki7377]

You go guuurl

[@Musicalcoasters96]

One summer I worked in a greenhouse and there was a couple of days we listened to country for 9 hours straight. This video is very accurate.

[@BagelGabe]

Insert obligatory notification squad comment here

[@kiyadenham6515]

Weird Name Productions insert noticeably false comment proclaiming that I arrived here first

[@dagman85]

I've never gotten into country music. After watching this video, I'm more confident in my decision. Thanks much!

[@evananderson1332]

How to write a good country song? Step 1. You Don’t

[@nicholashudak7050]

My family one time a few years ago came up with the four categories of country songs topics: 1) I love my beer 2) I love my stuff 3) The good old days 4) Unrequited love

[@angie7278]

I wrote 3 Country songs this past weekend and, oh my gosh! What fun that was! Now what?

[@joso8801]

for a cheaply shot mock music video, thats actually really well done and better than most country vids hahah, well done man

[@JusticeBackstrom]

This song really blessed my heart...

[@ultimatebros923]

We've actually been thinking about this, Amen brother

[@kcawood89]

that was one of the most accurate and hilarious things I've seen on the internet in a while. Thanks all!

[@cameronslagell5657]

Wow. This is the funniest thing I've seen in a while. Good work guys!