Folk singer John Denver's song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was selected by the USMNT to be played during the 2026 World Cup.

The legendary track has a surprising meaning that most listeners completely miss ...

A song about a longing for home, John Denver's first hit in 1971 has been embraced by West Virginia in a big way, and has ...

A 1971 hit that was named among the best country songs of all time is climbing the charts once again, proving it still rocks.

World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home. John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as ...

World Cup fans and United States die-hards have sung the John Denver classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Why?

In 1974, John Denver was already a successful singer-songwriter. Adored for his signature wire-rimmed glasses, boyish grin, and crystal-clear tenor, Denver had made waves with hits like “Take Me Home, ...

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" became the USMNT's viral World Cup anthem, and its origin story involved FIFA asking teams for playlists and a U.S. Soccer executive made the call.