Powerful and Moving Songs about Grandparents

**To see the full Playlist in the video above, hit play on the first song; arrows will appear in the middle so you can scroll through the songs. **

Growing List of Country Songs about Grandparents – Find the Right Song with the Right Words to Honor Your Grandfather or Grandmother

The video collection above features over moving songs about Grandparents.

One of the most powerful country songs about grandparents and aging is ‘When You Are Old‘ by Martina McBride. It’s the second song on the above Playlist.

Honestly, it’s hard to get through both of these songs. As a daughter who remembers her parents as strong, young, and fearless, it’s one of the most grueling parts of life to watch them age and ultimately become frail. It doesn’t matter that we’re all headed in this direction; the truth is, bearing witness may be more complicated than going through it. I say that only because I would rather go through the aging process, difficulties, and all without my children having to feel a sense of pain, loss, and the burdens of added responsibility.

The next song that comes to mind when I think about aging and grandparents, as well as surviving spouses,  is ‘Thank You’ by Johnny Reid. Because of the song’s powerful, personal message, I’ve penned a full review here.

It’s one of the most moving songs you’ll hear. The reflections are of an elderly wife moving out of their family home after her husband’s passing. An entire life is reflected in the multiple meanings of ‘Thank You.’

Rascal Flatts’ incredible song Ellsworth is up next! It’s so moving; it’s earned its full-page emotion review. If you’re at the stage of life where your loved ones are aging, with the unfortunate loss of memory from Alzheimer’s or Dementia, you’ll be moved to tears with this song.

I found myself gasping a little after hearing it (in a good way – if there’s such a thing). The songwriting for this is perfection – storytelling at its best.

One of the most moving songs you’ll ever hear is a song called, Forever Changed by Carrie Underwood – Read and Listen Here

If you have a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or Dementia, you’ll want to listen to this song. Get out the tissues, though; Ms. Underwood stated that it’s so emotional for her that you’ll probably never hear her sing it live.

Don’t Miss: “That’s How I Wanna Go Out” by Deric Ruttan – A song about a man who’s given bad news about his health and says,” I came into this world in the arms of a woman who loves me; that’s how I wanna go out“- Beautiful song.