Musical Theatre Songs

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, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and 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.

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