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Do you call yourself a fan of Stranger Things and country music? Well then, you’ve probably been happy with the genre’s representation in the hit Netflix series. At least for the first three seasons, that is. The country music genre was absent from Season 4, and a country song has yet to be used in Season 5. There’s still hope though for the fifth and final season, which dropped its first four episodes on November 26 (I won’t be spoiling anything in this story, don’t worry). I’ve followed the series that explores the strange happenings in Hawkins, Indiana ever since the first season captivated the world in 2016. Crazy to think that they’ve only churned out five seasons in a decade, but in their defense, every season has been just as good (if not better) than the last. Sometimes you can’t rush perfection a cultural phenomenon. The show, which is set in the 1980s, leans into nostalgia every chance it gets. Kids riding their bikes to school, big hair, retro decor, and 80s fashion practically being a main character all play into the world building that makes up Stranger Things. Another piece of the puzzle that the show utilizes perfectly? That’d be the timely music that’s plugged into the series. Netflix’s hit show has helped revitalize a number of 80s songs (none bigger than Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”), and does a great job of using songs that match the moment. And the creators of Stranger Things – the Duffer Brothers – love to pick a song that both lines up rhythmically and lyrically. They’ve gone to country music a number of times to help move along the plot, and I gathered together every single time that Stranger Things has cued up country in the show’s five seasons… so far: “The Bargain Store” by Dolly Parton Season 1, Episode 6 (The Monster) Dolly Parton was included in the soundtrack during a scene where the characters Jonathan Byers and Nancy Wheeler were looking for supplies in an actual bargain store. There’s that literal meaning, but there’s also a deeper meaning, as both characters refuse to give up despite being drug through a lot of chaos and loss  – like Dolly sings about in the track. “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Season 2, Episode 2 (Trick or Treat, Freak) Another Dolly song was used in the second season during a scene where the mother of Will Byers, Joyce, shares a romantic dance with her romantic interest, Bob, at a Halloween party. Neither were dressed up as Parton or Kenny Rogers, which was a missed opportunity… but still cool to see a country music needle drop featured in the show. “Green, Green Grass of Home” by Bobby Bare Season 2, Episode 5 (Dig Dug) This one is probably has the most subtle, yet most meaningful, usage on the list. This song by Bobby Bare sings about someone going home, only to have a twist at the very end where the narrator is actually a prisoner that’s about to be executed. It’s the perfect song for when the show’s main character, Eleven, tries to visit her mom, and she’s a prisoner of her own mind. You barely hear it playing on the truck driver’s radio, but it might be one of the best musical hints the show offers up. “She Got You” by Patsy Cline Season 3, Episode 1 (Suzie, Do You Copy?) Patsy Cline’s “She Got You” is playing in the drug store as Sheriff Hopper gets advice from Joyce Byers about raising Eleven, when all he really wants to do is ask her out on date. With Joyce’s recent loss, she sees the move as too soon, and rejects Hopper. The song itself is about someone not being able to be with someone else, so it’s very fitting in this scene. Honorable Mentions There were a handful of other songs that were sort of country-adjacent, in that they were featured by crossover artists who found success in country music and with country radio, but the particular song didn’t quite fit. “Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison This 1961 song was featured in Season 2, Episode 8 during the awkward breakfast scene between Nancy and Jonathan at Murray’s place. Roy got started in country and western and was even signed by Sun Records at the request of Johnny Cash, but his country music hits didn’t come until the early ’80s. “Twist Of Fate” by Olivia Newton Olivia Newton John had some country crossover success as well, winning CMA, ACM and Grammy Awards for her country music, but “Twist Of Fate” was a straight up ’80s dance tune. “Travelin’ Man” by Ricky Nelson  Another example of an artist that had a lot of success in country music, but a song choice that was more in the vein of early rock and roll at the time. He had a few early country hits, then came “Travlin Man” in 1961, but it wasn’t until the mid ’60s that he fully leaned into country music. It was featured in Season 4 when Joyce and Murray are about to take off for Russia. Like I said earlier, here’s to hoping more is on the way in the back half of the show’s fifth season. Just for fun, I decided to round up some other classic country songs from the 1980s that haven’t been used in the show yet that I could very easily imagine being included in some of the final episode. These three tracks below could all be serviceable in a scene where two characters (maybe Jonathan and Nancy?) are sharing final moments. “If My Heart Had Windows” by Patty Loveless “When You Say Nothing At All” by Keith Whitley “Why Not Me” by The Judds Any of those three could fit stylistically and lyrically into the conclusion of the show (if I actually hit on any of those, I’ll freak out). And I do have to point out that it’s a real shame the show won’t stretch into the 90s (the show’s finale will likely be set in late 1987/early 1988). Stranger Things could have really gotten into some of the decade’s great country music by the likes of Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Shania Twains and Garth Brooks. Feels like “Friends In Low Places” would have been a shoe-in with all of the references and scenes set in the upside down….The post 4 Times Netflix’s Hit Series ‘Stranger Things’ Put A Spotlight On Country Music first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Honestly… I’m here for it. It looks like one of country’s biggest stars, Lainey Wilson, is teaming up with two rockers in Aerosmith and Yungblud. In November, legendary rock band Aerosmith teamed up with current British rock phenom Yungblud (whose real name is Dominic Harrison) for an EP called One More Time that features four new songs and a new version of Aerosmith’s classic “Back in the Saddle.” Not long ago, Lainey shared a cover of Yungblud’s song “Zombie,” and in February, she joined Aerosmith frontman Tyler on stage at the 6th Annual Jam for Janie charity event where they did a duet of classic Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” View this post on Instagram In case you’re unfamiliar, and I imagine you might be if you’re reading this article, Yungblud is an Ozzy Osbourne prodigy who moved to London at age 15 to pursue music, and he blends genres like alternative rock, pop punk, and hip-hop for a very unique sound that also very much harkens back to rock icons like the aforementioned Ozzy. I’m still stuck on his performance of “Changes” during Ozzy’s “Back to the Beginning” final concert with Black Sabbath in July: View this post on Instagram Admittedly, I love both Yungblud and Aerosmith’s music, so I’m hopeful this little teaser they shared actually is about Lainey, and I’d be willing to bet that it is. The posted a photo of Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Yungblud with the caption saying there’s a “cowgirl” who loved their song “Wild Woman” on the EP, and that a new version with a feature is coming soon. And I thing it just might be with Lainey… Yesterday evening, the official Aerosmith Instagram account shared a photo of Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Yungblud, saying there is a “cowgirl” who loved the song with the caption “A ‘Wild Woman’ feature coming soon. There was a cowgirl who loved this song so much that we had to add her on! Can you guess who?” The post includes a Charlie 1 Horse cowboy hat, and this design specifically was in collaboration with Lainey, who almost always wear a hat similar to what you’ll see pictured below. Lainey also “liked” the post, for whatever that’s worth, and while this might be the most unlikely trio of all-time in terms of Lainey being part of it, I can’t wait. A little rock and a little country is my dream: View this post on Instagram Here’s the first version without Lainey: And speaking of Lainey, she just scored her 9th career number one song at country radio with her single “Somewhere Over Laredo.” The song was included on the deluxe edition of her 2024 fifth studio album, Whirlwind. Lainey co-wrote it with her frequent collaborators Trannie Anderson, and Dallas Wilson, and Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg also received writing credits as the song interpolates the melody of “Over the Rainbow”, which was of course originally written for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and performed by Judy Garland. “Somewhere Over Laredo” topped the Billboard U.S. Country Airplay chart, which is one of two charts labels use to officially track their songs performance, along with the Mediabase chart: “Somewhere Over Laredo” The post Lainey Wilson Seemingly Set To Be Featured On Song With Aerosmith And Yungblud, “Wild Woman” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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