14 Reasons to Date a Country Guy

Cowboys and country crooners make us go weak in the knees, so we're all for knockin' boots with a good ol' fashioned country boy. And who better to know why you should go country in your dating life than a bunch of hot country guys? Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, Matt Thomas, and Josh McSwain of Parmalee (from left to right) are here to make a case for ditching the city boys and taking things down South. See their reasons why you should date a country guy, and check out their latest single, "Already Callin' You Mine," from their album, Feels Like Carolina, now! Source: Ed Rode

01
Because a country guy has respect for women. Chivalry is not dead!

Because a country guy has respect for women. Chivalry is not dead!

— Barry Knox, bass player

02
Country guys are tough and will protect their ladies.

Country guys are tough and will protect their ladies.

— Barry Knox, bass player

03
We say grace and "ma'am."

We say grace and "ma'am."

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

04
We ain't afraid of hard work.
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We ain't afraid of hard work.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

05
You'll get to meet our mama and taste her amazing country cooking (and sweet tea!).
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You'll get to meet our mama and taste her amazing country cooking (and sweet tea!).

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

06
We know the best spots on the farm to sneak off to.

We know the best spots on the farm to sneak off to.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

08
A country guy will survive in the outdoors.

A country guy will survive in the outdoors.

— Scott Thomas, drummer

09
We have more than one use for a pile of hay.

We have more than one use for a pile of hay.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

10
We know the best places on the river to go skinny dipping.
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We know the best places on the river to go skinny dipping.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

11
We know how to build a fire when the power goes out (and I make a mean campfire steak!).
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We know how to build a fire when the power goes out (and I make a mean campfire steak!).

— Josh McSwain, lead guitar

12
Ladies, you know you can't deny a country boy's accent!

Ladies, you know you can't deny a country boy's accent!

— Josh McSwain, lead guitar

13
You'll always have a truck handy to move something or pull you out if you get stuck.

You'll always have a truck handy to move something or pull you out if you get stuck.

— Barry Knox, bass player

14
We're not afraid to get dirty. AND we can fix stuff around the house.

We're not afraid to get dirty. AND we can fix stuff around the house.

— Josh McSwain, lead guitar