Line Dance and Two-Step Songs for a Rodeo Party
A Rodeo party dance floor runs on a few kinds of song: line dances everyone can join, two-steps for couples, a waltz or two, and singalongs the whole room knows.
Here are the classics in each group. Song lists vary by act, so check the list on each band's page and send your must-plays when you book.
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Line Dances
The songs that fill the floor with rows of guests, including the ones who have never danced country.
- “Boot Scootin' Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn
The line dance everyone knows.
- “Cotton-Eyed Joe” (traditional)
Kicks and stomps. A Texas dance hall staple.
- “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle
A driving line dance that brings everyone back to the floor.
- “Watermelon Crawl” by Tracy Byrd
A playful line dance with a summer-fair feel.
- “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
Pure fun, and guests of every age know the steps.
Two-Steps
Steady, walking tempos for couples circling the floor.
- “All My Ex's Live in Texas” by George Strait
A Texas two-step classic.
- “Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn
The perfect two-step tempo.
- “Guitars, Cadillacs” by Dwight Yoakam
Honky-tonk twang for the more confident dancers.
- “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson
Upbeat and easy to dance to.
- “Should've Been a Cowboy” by Toby Keith
A crowd favorite with a big chorus.
Waltzes and Slow Dances
A breather for the floor and a moment for couples.
- “Waltz Across Texas” by Ernest Tubb
The Texas waltz.
- “Amarillo by Morning” by George Strait
A Texas classic and a slow-dance favorite.
- “Could I Have This Dance” by Anne Murray
A gentle waltz for couples of every age.
- “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
Soulful and slow for the couples.
Singalongs
Songs for the end of a set, when the whole room joins in.
- “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks
The singalong of the night.
- “Fishin' in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Everyone knows the chorus.
- “Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
A Texas outlaw anthem.
- “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker
A modern singalong for younger guests.
- “Deep in the Heart of Texas” by Don Swander and June Hershey
Clap along. Every Texan knows when.
Building the Set
Start with a line dance so guests who do not two-step have a reason to stand up. Alternate line dances and two-steps, slow it down with a waltz every few songs, and save the biggest singalong for the end of each set.
Send your must-play and do-not-play songs when you book. Bands ask for new requests 4 to 6 weeks ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the band teach a line dance?
Ask when you book. Some acts are comfortable leading a simple line dance. For a full lesson, many hosts book a separate dance instructor.
Can we request specific songs?
Yes. Share your must-play and do-not-play songs with the band. Bands learn requests that fit their instrumentation, and ask for them 4 to 6 weeks before the event.
Will a variety band play these songs?
Many variety and party bands include country and line-dance songs in their song lists. Check each act's song list, or ask Avalon to recommend an act that plays the ones you want.