Trucker Songs

But they are actually a sub genre of music called truck driving country.

Trucker songs. Now country western music is most associated with the trucking industry and therefore the sub genre is mostly country music. When capitol was searching for an artist to record a truck driving album red who was writing for central songs received the call and signed with the label. So when it comes to trucker music there are few things better than being on the open road with your favorite song turned up. In 1971 hello i m a truck peaked at 1 on the record world singles chart.

When today s trucking reader dwayne rae of owen sound ont saw today s trucking editor peter carter s list of his 10 favorite truckin songs rae responded. Truck driving isn t just a job it s a lifestyle it s a passion it s a culture. The first truck driving songs date all the back to the 50s but it wasn t until the 60s that the american trucker sub genre started. Best country truck driving songs greatest trucking songs for driver country music fans know this.

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Red simpson is an american country singer songwriter best known for his trucker themed songs. Coffee cops and tragedy all figure heavily in trucking songs.