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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Denver's 1971 hit "Take Me Home, Country Roads" is being revived during the 2026 World Cup. John Denver's hit 1971 song "Take ...

World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home. John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as ...