As a father of two sons, I understand that bond between a parent and child, and I often find myself thinking of all the good times we have had through the years, as well as the times I spent with my dad.

So, I decided to do a little research and discover how many great songs I could come up with that relate to the fathers out there. A few came to mind immediately.

George Strait’s “Love Without End, Amen” is certainly one of my favorites. It was released in 1990 and is one of those timeless classics that should be listened to every Father’s Day. George actually has a few dad songs, but this is really my favorite.

A few years before that song came out, the late great Conway Twitty released “That’s My Job.” I must admit, when I read the lyrics to that song, it sometimes makes me shed a tear.

Kenny Chesney’s “There Goes My Life” takes a different look at fatherhood, beginning with an unexpected event that turns into quite a tribute to the love between father and child.

Another favorite dad song is “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” by Alan Jackson, a song that on the surface sounds like an “old boat, old Jeep, old truck” song – but turns into a dad sharing his boyhood lessons with his own children.

Brad Paisley released a unique dad song in 1999. “He Didn’t Have to Be” is the story of a stepfather’s love for a son who may not have been his biologically, but was as real as it comes between a father and son.

In doing all my research, I began to think about my own father. He was the greatest dad in the world and we shared a father-son relationship like no other. Through the years, we laughed a lot together, cried a few times, and listened to a lot of great country music.

He loved to sing while driving, and I can still hear his voice every time I strike up a tune in my old pickup.

I was fortunate enough to be lying beside him when he passed. I felt the angels surround us and lead him to his heavenly home, where I am sure he is still singing his favorite country tunes.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

Bluegrass Johnson comes from a long line of country music performers and enjoys a passion for the rhythm and melody. From the hills of Kentucky, he will offer his opinions on a variety of music. Readers with questions or comments may write to Johnson in care of this publication.