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 beloved 1971 folk-rock classic is climbing again after getting a major streaming boost during the 2026 World Cup.

John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" has become the song of the summer and it all happened quite by accident for the U.S. team at the World Cup.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" appears on a pair of Billboard charts this week, earning the late star his first hit on the Digital Song Sales ranking. John Denver poses for a portrait in ...