“EVERYONE THINKS THEY KNOW THE STORY BEHIND THIS SONG… BUT THE TRUTH IS FAR MORE SURPRISING.” For more than 50 years, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has been one of the most beloved songs in country music history. Millions have sung every word, convinced they knew exactly where the iconic anthem came from.
If you’ve watched a sporting event recently, you’ve likely seen the crowd break into a singalong of John Denver’s 1970 song “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The…