30 Best Country Songs About Dad That Are an Ode to Your Hero

Those sleepless nights that Dad spent with you may have once been tiring, but he'll look at them with fondness once you're grown and out of the house. It's those little memories that keep a guy like him going, and this song talks about that!

The struggles you go through as a young child may seem like the end of the world, but chances are, your father has already been through them! It'll all be okay in the end, though—just follow his footsteps!

Some fathers don't necessarily show they care with words, but rather actions! If this sounds like your father, then this song is a must-listen. High Valley sings about a dad showing his love in the best way he knew how.

Dads only want the best for their kids! If it were up to them, a child's life would be perfect with absolutely no hiccups. It's simply their one big wish!

Most of the time, a father gives you his last name. And you can rep that with pride, because he was more than happy to give it to you! Dierks Bentley sort of sings about this, with a sweet, sweet surprise at the end.

Stay-at-home dads, this one is for you! You've got a hard job, but it's not one that goes unnoticed. This song is a funny ballad about this experience, and definitely worth the listen.

If only a dad could hold his kid's hands forever! This one is a tearjerker of a song—it talks about those precious moments of early childhood. So, make sure you have a box of tissues near by when you're playing it.

If the word "dad" were to be accurately described today, it would have many different definitions. Josh Turner sings a promise to always be there for his kids, even if it means he has to take on a new role every day.

Having a daughter can completely change the course of a father's life. That's okay, though, because once dad meets his little girl, he wouldn't have it any other way.

Every dad has their own thing that they do. And whether it makes you smile or drives you crazy (or both?), it's what makes them unique!

This adorable performance by Bobby Bare and his son will absolutely melt your heart. It's a perfect choice to dedicate to Dad on a special occasion such as Father's Day or his birthday.

There's a sweet spot in every girl dad's heart for his daughter–especially when she gives him a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night!

This boy dad wants to show his son that it's okay to be stubborn and make mistakes sometimes—just as long as you learn from them.

This sweet anthem is for all the great stepfathers out there!

No one has anything on Loretta Lynn's daddy! You and your own dad will love swinging around to this upbeat tune.

This song tells the touching story of a teen boy who unexpectedly becomes a father. While he initially thinks this means his own life is over, as time goes by he realizes that his child is "his life, his future, his everything."

A good father makes you feel protected and loved. Conway Twitty sings about all the sacrifices his dad made for him on this sentimental track.

Sometimes, the only man a girl can depend on is her daddy. In this sad song, Dolly Parton turns to her father for help after her heart is broken.

This touching song is sung from the perspective of a little boy whose father, a soldier, has died. He wanders into a toy store and asks the owner to build him a daddy out of wood.

This sweet song is about a son who comes to understand his father's love more and more as he grows older. "And I only hope when I have my own family, that every day I see a little more of my father in me," he sings.