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 ...

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

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

The United States is playing its World Cup games on the west coast, but West Virginia is on the minds of players and fans.

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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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the best traditions in all of college sports is the singing of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after a West Virginia win. It's something Mountaineer fans have been doing for two-plus decades now, ...

The best traditions in sports happen organically. And that’s exactly what happened with the John Denver classic “Country Roads” becoming the unofficial anthem of the USMNT. Songs are a part of the ...