Country Must Be Country Wide: Piano/Vocal/Chords
Songs That Made the Year!
Item: 00-XS-0000448
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Description
This collection of more than 150 pages of sheet music captures the country "soundtrack" of 2011 to play and sing for a lifetime. Titles: * Country Must Be Country Wide (Brantley Gilbert) * Crazy Girl (Eli Young Band) * Dirt Road Anthem (Jason Aldean) * Family Man (Craig Campbell) * Felt Good on My Lips (Tim McGraw) * Georgia Clay (Josh Kelley) * Give (LeAnn Rimes) * Honey Bee (Blake Shelton) * I Love You This Big (Scotty McCreery) * If I Die Young (The Band Perry) * Just a Kiss (Lady Antebellum) * Let Me Down Easy (Billy Currington) * Love Don't Run (Steve Holy) * My Heart Can't Tell You No (Sara Evans) * My Kinda Party (Jason Aldean) * Need You Now (Lady Antebellum) * She Won't Be Lonely Long (Clay Walker) * Smile (Uncle Kracker) * Temporary Home (Carrie Underwood) * Walk Me Down the Middle (The Band Perry) * We Owned the Night (Lady Antebellum) * Why Wait (Rascal Flatts) * You and Tequila (Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter).
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Additional Details
Series:
Sheet Music Playlist
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
160
SKU:
00-XS-0000448
More about this title
About the Composer: Brantley Gilbert
Brantley Gilbert emerged as a distinctive voice in modern country music, blending traditional country storytelling with contemporary production. His songwriting centers on authenticity and rural themes, earning him recognition as both a performer and composer of songs that resonate across country radio and beyond.
Why we love this
This folio captures a pivotal moment in country music with songs that balance accessibility and substance. The collection spans multiple artists and songwriting styles, giving pianists and singers a chance to explore contemporary country without requiring extensive transposition or simplification.
What to expect
Genuine and unadorned. These songs carry the warmth of country songwriting, with lyrics rooted in personal experience and relationships. The musical arrangements honor both the songs' emotional core and their radio-ready production, creating a listening and performing experience that feels both modern and timeless.
Who it's for
Pianists and singers who want to perform current country repertoire at recitals, in church services, or as part of ensemble programs. This collection works well for intermediate to advanced players seeking material with contemporary appeal and authentic country sensibility.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the conversational phrasing in the vocal lines; country storytelling often sits slightly behind the beat rather than pushing ahead of it.
- Pay attention to the harmonic movement in the piano voicings, which often use open, resonant chord structures rather than dense jazz-influenced inversions.
- Use the chord charts alongside the written piano part to develop flexibility with comping, especially if you're accompanying a guitarist or vocalist in a live setting.
How to use it
Feature individual selections as recital closers or program fillers alongside classical and standard repertoire to show range and musical taste. A group of these songs works particularly well for coffeehouse-style performances or informal concert settings where contemporary country holds strong appeal.
Skills your students will build
- Reading piano voicings that prioritize open harmony and country-style comping
- Interpreting vocal phrasing and lyrical interpretation in vernacular American song
- Transposing and adapting songs for different vocal ranges using the provided chord charts
- Coordinating vocal line with piano accompaniment in narrative-driven storytelling contexts