Brett Young: What Feels Like Success To Him

Brett Young got into country music for the love of making music and not to be a rich man. Although he loves the fact that he gets to do what he does and make a great living at it to support his wife and daughters.

When asked recently about his career goals for the new year, he said that he's hit so many of his goals. He told us, "In terms of country music, it's never been about wealth, that's for sure. So, for me to be able to wake up and be excited about going to work every day and have that work, and that job – whatever that may be – support my family, that feels successful to me." He added, "And so, I'm blessed to wake up and enjoy my job every day and to put food on the table for the family, and that feels like success to me. "

Last year, Young told us that sometimes he sits in his driveway to cry over a sad song. Brett believes that most people are also a sucker for a good sad song. He offered, "I think that that's what people connect with the most, matters of the heart, right? You can write all the party songs in the world; we need those too. But I don't think people are deeply invested in those. I think that's when they like wanna turn up or kinda turn their brain off." Young adds, "I think for me, if I'm listening to something, even right now I'm happily married with two beautiful little girls, and I hear a new sad song that I think is well written that I can relate to, I'll still sit in my driveway and cry to it all by myself."

The bells are ringing, it's wedding season! There is so much that goes into planning a wedding, picking the venue, finding the dress, asking your wedding party, choosing flowers, the list goes on and on. And of course, there's the music. Whether you go with a DJ or a band the choice in playlist can determine what your guests say about your nuptials.

According to The Knot, couples want to give guests a celebration tht they'll remember. Couples will spend, on average, $266 per guest. That's up from $214 in 2019... and 26% of couples in 2021 even hired musical performances.

One of those memorable moments guests will be looking out for is your first dance. Choosing a song can be tough, I have had friends who have found it really challenging to agree on a song before the big day. But country music, in every era, has had great songs for weddings.

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From classics from Dolly Parton and George Strait to newer hits from Luke Combs and Dan + Shay we've compiled a list of 25 romantic songs that would make any country fan swoon. So if you're getting married this year or know someone who is check out these country songs to use for your first dance.

Dan + Shay released "Speechless" in 2018 after both got married to their wives and were inspired by the big day.

Luke Combs was inspired to write "Forever After All" after he and his wife moved into their home in Tennessee.

"I Will Always Love You" was written and originally recorded in 1973 by Dolly Parton and was later recorded by Whitney Houston in 1992 for the film The Bodyguard.

omas Rhett pens a love song to his wife Lauren with this 2016 hit.

Lee Brice wrote "I Don't Dance" for his wedding to perform for his wife.

"Take My Name" is a song about finding your person and is a sweet sentiment to the love of your life on your big day.

The Jake Owen ballad was written for his one and only and tells the story of falling in love with your soulmate.

According to Country Aircheck, Luke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” was the most-played song of 2019.

"God Whispered Your Name" tells the story of a being lost and meeting your true love who helps you find your way.

When Dan + Shay wrote "You" they didn't initially think of it as a wedding song but it has become a popular pick.

Luke Comb's "Better Together" is a love letter to his wife, Nicole.

"In Case You Didn't Know" was inspired by one of Young's cowriter's moms who would always tell him in case you didn't now, I love you.

Chase Rice's song, "Forever To Go," is especially appropriate for weddings: it's about a long lasting relationship. "Our song never gets old," he sings. "The honeymoon phase/And butterflies fade/But I'll never let you go." 

"You're Still The One" was inspired by her marriage to former husband Robert John “Mutt” Lange.

"To The Moon And Back" also looks at a long-lasting relationship. "Until our song is over/Til the stars all fade to black/I'm gonna love you/To the ends of the Earth/To the moon and back."

Co-writer Jessie Jo Dillon told us about writing the song. "Dan had the title '10,000 Hours'; he liked the way it looked. And we just started talking about the adage of how you’ve mastered something if you’ve done it for 10,000 hours. I was just like, this needs to be a simple song. 'Keep it simple, stupid!'" 

Stapleton reinterprets the John Fogerty song from 1997.

The 1997 classic will have your guests in their feels.

Since it's debut "Amazed" has been a popular wedding song for many couples.

This cover of Jason Isbell's song tells the story of two lovers reuniting.

This Chase Bryant song has sweet lyrics fitting for a big day.

Florida Georgia Line's "H.O.L.Y" is a love song with inspiration from their musical roots and singing in church.

The song recorded by Blake Shelton was written as a love song and as a thank you.

The 2004 song was penned after a conversation about the roads life takes us on before we find our person.

Written as a love letter, Hunter Hayes "Wanted" helped him find the words he couldn't say.