The ultimate country summer playlist

In this classic country anthem about daydreaming, and day drinking, Jimmy Buffett teams up with Alan Jackson for what may very well be the perfect summer party tune. Just follow the instructions in the lyrics — "Pour me something tall and strong, make it a hurricane," — and get ready to have a good time. 

Even though its subject matter is a little bit adult, Deana Carter's "Strawberry Wine" is the definition of a classic summer tune. It harkens back to those nostalgic days of youth when drinking strawberry wine with a boy you'd never really see again was the highlight of the summer. 

Arguably the king of beachy country tunes, Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" was a massive hit following its release in 2003. It's the kind of song we can all relate to, with Chesney fantasizing about a place where there's no time clocks or bosses, and shoes simply aren't required. 

A rockabilly tune written in 1958, "Summertime Blues" was a #1 hit for Alan Jackson in 1994. It's all about the things that keep us from summertime fun — like having to work late, or mom and dad refusing to let you use the car — and still somehow manages to be ridiculously fun. 

Arguably the best country summer song of all time, "Chattahoochee" is Jackson's ode to being you and trying to get in trouble, centered around Georgia's Chattahoochee River. With water skiing, "laying rubber on the Georgia asphalt," and trying to hook up with a girl, it feels perfectly nostalgic while laying out beside the water. 

Whether or not you actually have a pontoon boat, Little Big Town's "Pontoon" is a perfect tune for a day out on the water. As the song instructs, grab your koozie, and get ready to soak up the sun while listening to this seriously catchy song. 

This catchy, beachy tune about escaping the day-to-day work life for a tropical vacation in Mexico was a #1 hit for the Zac Brown Band in 2009. Recalling the island vibes of Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney, "Toes" was slightly controversial in that its intro lyric — "I got my toes in the water, ȧss in the sand" — was edited without the curse word for its radio release. 

Shelton scored his third #1 hit in 2004 with the double-entendre-packed tune "Some Beach." You'll have to listen for yourself to figure out the meaning here, but suffice it to say, there's a deeper meaning here than just pining for more tropical surroundings. 

Released in 1979, Dolly Parton's "Sweet Summer Lovin'" is a syrupy sweet love song perfect for the season. "Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions," Parton sings. "Sweet summer lovin' eeps me high as candy wine." 

Packed with nostalgia — like memories of a barbecue stain on his white t-shirt, and skipping rocks by the river on the railroad tracks — Tim McGraw's "Somethin' Like That" is an ode to first loves. 

During the summer, being on the water is pretty much a requirement. Brad Paisley sings about his lifelong love of the water on this 2009 favorite, from his first blow-up kiddie pool to summer at Daytona Beach. 

Not to be confused with the classic from Porgy & Bess, Kenny Chesney's take on "Summertime" is nearly as iconic. It's about the things that make summer great when you're a kid, like hearing great songs on the radio, falling in love, and sneaking sips of wine — even the most cynical among us can't deny its appeal. 

Released in 2014, "Beachin'" was a #1 hit for Jake Owen thanks to its laid-back vibe and summery lyrics. 

Mashing together some seriously iconic melodies, including "Sweet Home Alabama," Kid Rock's "All Summer Long" remains a popular summer party tune more than a decade after its release in 2007. 

Pretty much everyone is fantasizing about being on vacation this time of year, and "Two Pina Coladas" is the perfect song whether you're fantasizing about being out of the office or are actually in the tropics. Whether or not you actually like the coconut-flavored frozen drink, there's no denying the appeal of being on the beach while being brought drinks. 

Even if you don't have a boat, anyone can appreciate the appeal of Craig Morgan's 2005 hit "Redneck Yacht Club." Even though his version of boating isn't as fancy as those folks who actually own expensive yachts, it sounds way more fun. 

Most songs about summer are about soaking up the sun, but "Fishin' In The Dark" is the kind of summer track that folks in the South can really appreciate. It's too hot in much of the country to be hanging out with your lady outdoors, but nightfall's cool breezes and lightning bugs sure do make for a romantic ambiance. Whether or not there's actually any fishing going on is another matter altogether. 

It's not explicitly a summer song, but Luke Combs's smash-hit "Beer Never Broke My Heart" is the exact kind of tune that inspires drunken singalongs at summertime barbecues. Full of universal truth and a catchy melody, it's a perfect summer party tune. 

Pretty much all country summer songs are rooted in nostalgia, and Eric Church's "Springsteen" is no exception. "When I think about you, I think about 17, I think about my old Jeep, I think about the stars in the sky," Church sings. "Funny how a melody sounds like a memory, like a soundtrack to a July Saturday night." 

There's no better season for day drinking than the summer, and that's exactly what this 2014 Little Big Town hit encourages. Check out the video for the song, filmed on Miami Beach, for a little summer party inspiration.