The Only Country Halloween Playlist You Need

It's Halloween-time, and that means you are likely hearing more of "The Monster Mash", "Ghostbusters" and "Thriller" these days.  But if your tastes tend more toward country music, as mine do, I thought I would share a little Halloween compilation of country music songs with you.  

In truth, only one of these songs actually has anything to do with real ghouls and goblins, and that distinction goes to Buck Owens and his 1974 Monster's Holiday.   The others fall more into the category of Halloween- related.  See my notes below, and let me know if you think of any others that belong on this list.  Oh, and give each one a click to see and hear its YouTube video. 

Modern Country: 

• Ghosts - Ross Ellis  
• This one is brand new, just released in 2018, and with a name like "Ghosts" it was sure to make my list.  
• Halloween - Walker Hayes
• The name says it all.  And even though this one isn't technically about Halloween itself, it's still a great song.  AND this fella is one of my neighbors!  Give it a listen.  It's GO-OOOD!
• Better Dig Two - The Band Perry
• It doesn't get creepier than digging not one, but two, graves. 
• Creepin' - Eric Church
• Here's another one that I included because of it's name.  I mean- creepin'.  Yep, as in someone is creepin' up on you. 
• Bones - Little Big Town
• "You've got bones in your closet."
• The Thunder Rolls - Garth Brooks
• This one is spooky- not in ghostly kind of way.  But spooky nonetheless.  And with a similar forecast for our Halloween night this year, I think Garth Brooks may just be singing our song. 

Traditional Country: 

• Ghost in this House- Alison Krauss
• Let's be clear.  Everything this woman sings is haunting.  In a GOOD way.  That voice.  But c'mon-  "I'm just a ghost in this house..."
• Midnight in Montgomery - Alan Jackson
• This one is a close second in the spook factor.  If you followed 1990s country, (and I did) then you will remember this one that is actually about an encounter with a ghost.  But not just any ghost- the ghost of Hank Williams. 
• (It's a) Monster's Holiday - Buck Owens
• Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolfman, Hunchback- yep, they are all accounted for in this country classic. 
• Diggin' Up Bones - Randy Travis
• For my money, it doesn't get much better than Randy Travis crooning about diggin' up bones. 
• Gravedigger - Willie Nelson
• This one makes the list because of it's name, obviously. 
• Elvira - Oak Ridge Boys
• Here's another that has nothing to do directly with Halloween.  But it's Elvira.  And who doesn't like to geek out on the "oom poppa omm poppa mow mow"?
• The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - Reba McEntire
• If you are really old school, go for the Vicki Lawrence version.  
• The Devil Went Down to Georgia - The Charlie Daniels Band
• If that fiddle solo doesn't give you the chills, then nothing will. 
• Haunted Heart - Sammy Kershaw
• Even the video is a little spooky!  This was was contributed by blog reader, Jackie Furr.  Thanks, Jackie!
• Ghost Riders in the Sky - Johnny Cash
• Another oldie, but goodie, and another Jackie contribution.  

Even though all of these songs made my personal Halloween playlist, they do not complete my list of Halloween tunes.  Check out Harris Sister Donna's Halloween playlist for even more songs to add to your lineup this Halloween. 

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