24 Country Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These country musical theatre songs bring twang, storytelling and heartfelt character moments to the stage. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“Hard Candy Christmas” – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“If You Knew My Story” – Bright Star
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“You Oughta Be Here With Me” – Big River
Baritones
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” – Oklahoma!
“Something From a Dream” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Tell My Father” – The Civil War
“That’s What I Could Do” – Violet
Basses
“Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy” – Once
“Father How Long?” – The Civil War
“Fathers and Sons” – Working
“Look Around” – The Will Rogers Follies
Contras
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“Play a Country Enut” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House” – Nuncrackers
“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Bonnie & Clyde
Mezzos/Sopranos
“Another Round” – Bright Star
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“Every Day of the Week is a Saturday” – Nunsense Jamboree
“How Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie & Clyde
Tenors
“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“Heartbreaker” – Bright Star
“How Glory Goes” – Floyd Collins
“Last Time I Came to Memphis” – Violet
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
