Country Music's Influence On Love In Reality Television

Finding love isn't always easy, but a good country song can help! Over the years, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchises have seen countless individuals search for love on national television. To help nudge these hopefuls in the right direction, the show brings in various artists to serenade the lovebirds with their best love songs. Many of those artists have been country singers!

For more than a decade, the reality dating shows have been speckled with country love songs. Twenty-two artists have done their part to help the contestants find their life partners. From seasoned veterans like Dolly Parton and Big & Rich to budding artists like Laine Hardy and Sarah Darling, the genre has certainly stepped up to the love game. It's no wonder that country music has become a staple in these romantic journeys on television.

While the majority of these artists have taken the stage just one time, Tenille Arts has found herself on the show three times. In fact, she performed on three consecutive seasons of The Bachelor from 2018 to 2020. She shared that her appearance was somewhat serendipitous, as her music had been sent to the producers for years before her big break.

Country music is often described as "three chords and the truth," and it brings a level of raw authenticity to love that resonates with audiences. When country music opens its heart, you feel it. So, when it comes to a television show dedicated to finding love, it’s a no-brainer to bring in country music to seal the deal.

Over the years, singers from the genre have performed on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette series, guiding love-drunk hopefuls to find their happily ever after. Let’s take a look at who has been a special guest on the show and how their music has contributed to the romantic atmosphere of these iconic reality dating shows.