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For baseball fans, there’s nothing quite like a great walk-up song—the beat hums out across the stadium, the crowd begins to sing along, and you can feel everyone around you get stirred up to see the next play. Fortunately, some of our favorite MLB greats have just as great taste in music, and many of them are country lovers. In fact, country music is the most popular genre for walk-up songs in professional baseball! Whether you’re curious about the most popular country songs in baseball or want to pick out some rodeo-inspired tunes for your own baseball walk-up song, you’ll find everything you need right here. Keep reading!
- “White Horse” by Chris Stapleton
- “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash
- “The Stroke” by Billy Squier
- “God’s Country” by Blake Shelton
- “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” by Luke Combs
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The Top 12 Country Walk-Up Songs in Baseball
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“White Horse” by Chris Stapleton “White Horse” isn’t just a popular walk-up song in baseball; it’s a popular country track in general! In 2025, it took the cake as the most popular walk-up song (of any genre) used in the MLB, and it’s also one of Chris Stapleton’s most-streamed and well-loved songs. From its catchy beats and powerful vocals to its explosive climax, it’s easy to understand why crowds (and players) would be energized by the track. [1] X Research source
- Used by: Brenan Hanifee (Detroit Tigers), Reid Detmers (Los Angeles Angels), Matt Wallner (Minnesota Twins), Rowdy Tellez (Seattle Mariners), Stephen Kolek (San Diego Padres).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: If you want a cowboy on a white horse / Ridin' off into the sunset / If that's the kind of love you wanna wait for / Hold on tight, girl, I ain't there yet.
- Best starting time: 01:12
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2“God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash This folksy and posthumously-released Johnny Cash track may be a surprising entry in this list, but it’s certainly made its mark in the world of baseball. After its release in 2006, Joe Beimel (of the Seattle Mariners) began to use “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” as his walk-up song. Beimel inspired several other MLB pitchers to use the same tune for their entrance music, and it remains popular among pro players to this day. [2] X Research source
- Used by: Joe Beimel (Seattle Mariners), Drew Storen (Washington Nationals), Andrew Miller (New York Yankees). [3] X Research source
- Hardest- hitting lyric: Go and tell that midnight rider / Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter / Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down.
- Best starting time: 00:11
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3“The Stroke” by Billy Squier Billy Squier’s energetic and rock-inspired track was first (and most-famously) used by Tennessee player Billy Amick, who has described the “awesome” experience of the crowd clapping along to the song as he walks up to the plate. Unsurprisingly, this clapping tradition does a great job of riling up the crowd for the next set of plays—just like any good walk-up song should. [4] X Research source
- Used by: Billy Amick (Tennessee Volunteers), Davis Schneider (Toronto Blue Jays), Brent Honeywell Jr. (Los Angeles Dodgers), Max Meyer (Miami Marlins). [5] X Research source
- Hardest- hitting lyric: Don't take no rhythm / Don't take no style / Gotta thirst for killin' / Grab your vial and, whoo!
- Best starting time: 00:00
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4“God’s Country” by Blake Shelton “God’s Country” is one of Blake Shelton’s most popular songs, and it also makes for an explosive walk-up song due to its powerful rock sound and catchy Southern twang. It even won Single of the Year at both the American Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards! [6] X Research source
- Used by: Evan Phillips (Los Angeles Dodgers), Zach McKinstry (Detroit Tigers), Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds), Kyle Farmer (Colorado Rockies), Chris Bassitt (Toronto Blue Jays).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: The devil went down to Georgia / But he didn't stick around / This is God's country.
- Best starting time: 00:44
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5“Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” by Luke Combs This contemporary country song was written for the 2024 film Twisters , and it quickly became a smash hit after being released on the thriller’s soundtrack. While the song’s sound and lyrics are meant to emulate the adrenaline-spiking feel of tornado-chasing, they work equally well to get any baseball fan’s blood pumping. [7] X Research source
- Used by: Tony Santillan (Cincinnati Reds), Jace Jung (Detroit Tigers), James McArthur (Kansas City Royals), Erik Swanson (Toronto Blue Jays), Garrett McDaniels (Los Angeles Dodgers). [8] X Research source
- Hardest- hitting lyric: You'll know when it's coming for you / Riding in on the wind and rain.
- Best starting time: 00:58
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6“Loud and Heavy” by Cody Jinks “Loud and Heavy” is a bit of a classic choice when it comes to baseball walk-up songs in the country genre. The track has a strong beat and a catchy melody that helps to energize fans and players alike, as well as stirring lyrics like “you ain’t never gonna be the same” and “living life through the night / thin line of a lightning strike.” [9] X Research source
- Used by: David Fry (Cleveland Guardians), Jared Koenig (Milwaukee Brewers), Brooks Raley (New York Mets), Chris Paddack (Minnesota Twins).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: It's a long, strange trip, it's all insane / You ain't never gonna be the same.
- Best starting time: 00:47
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7“Cowgirls” by Morgan Wallen Morgan Wallen’s half-country, half-rap song is a popular choice among players who want something with a bit more edge and a modern feel. The tune itself is very high energy, while the lyrics describe free-spirited women and one-night “rodeos.” [10] X Research source
- Used by: Gavin Crawford Sheets (San Diego Padres), Riley Greene (Detroit Tigers), Hunter Renfroe (Kansas City Royals), Christian Vasquez (Minnesota Twins).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: Love you like a mustang / One hand on them giddy-up reins.
- Best starting time: 00:33
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8“Should’ve Been a Cowboy” by Toby Keith This catchy, energetic country track is one of Toby Keith’s most popular songs, and it’s also a very popular baseball walk-up song. Released in 1993, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” packs a punch of nostalgia for any country music-lover, as well as players (or teams) who are from Southern states or have cowboy-esque elements in their team name or logo. [11] X Research source
- Used by: Kameron Misner (Tampa Bay Rays), Zack Collins (Charlotte Knights).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: I should've been a cowboy / I should've learned to rope and ride.
- Best starting time: 00:46
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9“Welcome to the Show” by Cody Johnson It’s not difficult to understand why “Welcome to the Show” has cemented itself as an iconic baseball walk-up song. The song has a driving beat and a melody that slowly builds up to an explosive climax as Johnson sings, “welcome to the show,” which is a pretty legendary line to hear as players walk out onto the field. After all, baseball is America’s national pastime, so it’s nothing if not an excellent show! [12] X Research source
- Used by: Ryan Zeferjahn (Los Angeles Angels).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: Welcome to the show, are you ready for a ride? / Yeah, you better buckle up and hold on tight.
- Best starting time: 00:38
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10“Lights Come On” by Jason Aldean “Lights Come On” has all the makings of a perfect walk-up song—it’s upbeat, it’s catchy, and it describes a fun party experience that can stir up positive and nostalgic memories for listeners. The song is also very well-known amongst country fans, meaning that most crowds will get easily amped up by the tune as they sing along to its fun and energetic lyrics. [13] X Research source
- Used by: Lane Thomas (Cleveland Guardians).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: When the lights come on, everybody's feeling / A hallelujah high from the floor to the ceiling.
- Best starting time: 00:40
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11“Ball Player” by Walker Hayes Rather than some of the powerful or intimidating options on this list, “Ball Player” is a sweeter and more nostalgic nod to the relationship between ballplayers and their baseball-loving fathers. [14] X Research source Plus, it’s one of the only walk-up songs that’s explicitly about baseball, which makes it even more special!
- Used by: Patrick Bailey (San Francisco Giants).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: Hope you make it to the bigs someday (someday) /'Cause son, I know that's your prayer / But trust me, and the man upstairs / Nah, you ain't just a ball player.
- Best starting time: 00:24
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12“Love This Life” by LOCASH With an extremely feel-good sound and equally upbeat lyrics, “Love This Life” is an excellent country-genre choice for a walk-up song. The whole song is about appreciating the positive things about your life, so it can be emotionally stirring and truly excite a crowd when it rings out across a stadium. [15] X Research source
- Used by: Andrew Benintendi (Kansas City Royals), Brandon Lowe (Tampa Bay Rays).
- Hardest- hitting lyric: The sound of an ol' dirt road / Rollin' through mind / Man I love, man I love / Man, I love this life.
- Best starting time: 00:41
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