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 been appropriated by singers around the world looking for their very own ...

Why does "Take Me Home, Country Roads" play after USMNT victories? Here's how the John Denver classic became the USMNT ...

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

The legendary track has a surprising meaning that most listeners completely miss ...

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 nostalgic tune has been sweeping the ...

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads" has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup.

The United States has spent the World Cup on the west coast, playing in Los Angeles, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area, but West Virginia is on the minds of fans and players. The American team ...

The latest revival of the beloved song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” came in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the United States’ victory anthem. The song, recorded in 1971, has captured the hearts of ...