So, I've gotta DJ a Country wedding tomorrow...

[Bulk Beef]

Theme from Rawhide and Stand By Your Man.

I can't believe that it took two whole hours for someone to suggest that.

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269
I thought Kenny Chesney was the big country guy right now.

But then, I'm a Nashville guy, what would I know? 😛

Indeed, Kenny Chesney is a big country guy right now.

Toby is the big country guy among everyone that can't get past how patriotic he is.

Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dyin'" is *very* popular right now - it's been #1 for a couple of weeks I believe. That said, it hasn't been released, and good luck on acquiring it.

Tracy Bird's "Keeper of the Stars" is a MUST PLAY at events such as weddings.

Reba McEntire's "Somebody" is very popular, but I wouldn't recommend playing it at a wedding.

Others that may be appropriate in some situations;

Clay Walker - Hypnotize the Moon
Joe Nichols - The Impossible
John Michael Montgomery - I love the way you love me
John Williams - Jurrasic Park Overture
Aaron Lines - You Can't Hide Beautiful
Brad Paisley - We Danced
Garth Brooks - If Tomorrow Never Comes
Garth Brooks - Unanswered Prayers
George Strait - The Best Day of My Life
John Michael Montgomery (I think) - Check Yes or No
John Michael Montgomery - Life's a Dance
Kenny Chesney - She's Got It All
Kenny Chesney - Young
Lonestar - I'm Already There
Martina McBride - Blessed
Michael W Smith - Friends
Reba McEntire - What do you say
Reba McEntire & Vince Gill - The Heart Won't Lie
Tim McGraw - Don't Take The Girl
Toby Keith - My List
Vince Gill - Feels Like Love

Oh, and if you're by chance DJ'ing while anyone is eating any beef, you must play Aaron Copland's Hoe-Down, from Rodeo. I can't remember which symphony recorded the copy I like; I believe it was the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Do NOT, under any circumstance, play:

Paul Brandt - My Heart has a history
Toby Keith - I Wanna Talk About Me
Trace Adkins - That Aint My Truck

Good Luck!

 

[ZOXXO]

A couple more by Tim McGraw;

Down On The Farm - upbeat party tune (just country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm)

Not A Moment Too Soon - slower lubby dubby tune (boy meets girl when he's down makes his life complete)

 

[Nitemare]

The Ultimate Wedding Songs:

Delia's Gone
by Johnny Cash

Delia, oh, Delia Delia all my life
If I hadn't have shot poor
Delia I'd have had her for my wife
Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone

I went up to Memphis
And I met Delia there Found her in her parlor
And I tied to her chair
Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone

She was low down and trifling
And she was cold and mean
Kind of evil make me want to Grab my sub machine
Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone

First time I shot her I shot her in the side
Hard to watch her suffer
But with the second shot she died
Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone

But jailer, oh, jailer Jailer,
I can't sleep 'Cause all around my bedside
I hear the patter of Delia's feet
Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone

So if you woman's devilish
You can let her run
Or you can bring her down and do her
Like Delia got done
Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone



JOHNNY CASH
"Hurt"

I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle tears a hold
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But I remember everything

[Chorus:]
What have I become
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know goes away
In the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt

I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liar's chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
You are someone else
I am still right here

[Chorus:]
What have I become
My ssweetest friend
Everyone I know goes away
In the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt

If I could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way

 

[Wahsapa]

for a semi-slow song play Deana Carter - Strawberry Wine(something for the bride and groom to dance to maybe?)

also nobodys mentioned it yet but.... ELVIS!!

Elvis Presley is a must, all this pop country crap is whack, especially to the old people.

jimmie rodges and some hank williams

have fun :thumbsup:

 

[Xionide]

I think 36 mafia needs to be on your playlist.

-Xionide

 

throw the jew in the well

 

[wedi42]

stuff i play on a regular basis:
Dixie Chicks - Sin Wagon
brooks & dunn - boot scootin boogie
garth brooks - freinds in low places
rednex - cotten eye joe
alan jackson- where i come from
brooks and dunn - boot scooting boogie
charlie daniels band - devil went down to georgia
gretchen wilson - reneck woman
big and rich - save a horse ride a cowboy
lynard skynard - sweet home alabama, gimme 3 steps
MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN! SHANIA TWAIN
MOUTAIN MUSIC ALABAMA
CRAZY PATSY CLINE

try the forums at djchat.com for more ideas, you have to register to view the 'music talk' forum

edit:

I honestly despise country music

then maybe you shouldn't be a DJ, or at least you could have been honorable and turned down this job so the couple could hire a DJ that will help make this a great night

 

[JulesMaximus]

Rawhide!!!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

JOHNNY CASH
"Hurt"

I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle tears a hold
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But I remember everything

[Chorus:]
What have I become
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know goes away
In the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt

I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liar's chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
You are someone else
I am still right here

[Chorus:]
What have I become
My ssweetest friend
Everyone I know goes away
In the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt

If I could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way

I love his version of that song! Thankfully there is a radio station around here that actually plays it! Gotta love SoCal for that at least!!! His U2 and Depeche Mode covers are great also.

 

[jagec]

Play the theme from Dukes of Hazzard. Over and over 😀

 

[SaturnX]

Originally posted by: rh71
Don't play Achy Breaky Heart.

Well there goes my suggestion..:|

--Mark

 

[DaveSimmons]

Since getting Napster 2.0 with legal CD downloads I've been listening to a little bit of country as a break from the Fiona Apple, Oingo Boingo and Richard Thompson 🙂

Randy Travis - Forever and Ever, Amen
Chris Gagle - Chicks Dig It
Gary Allan - Right Where I Need To Be
Dolly Parton - Shine (nice cover of the Collective Soul song)