Ranking The Most Provocative Country Music Videos Of The Year

While country music is known for its family-friendly appeal, these nine sizzling music videos turn up the heat by spotlighting the act of, well, making a family. Sultry clips from Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, and Jason Aldean feature performers (and sometimes their love interests) in various states of undress. Although full-on intimate scenes are rare in country videos, some recent releases push those boundaries even further.

Riley Green’s steamy new music video, “Worst Way,” includes multiple passionate moments—enough that viewers might lose count. If you’re curious about how hot country videos can get, check out these nine picks below, ranked by just how provocative they truly are.

Two of the videos at the bottom of this list were banned by CMT, and the last one is so risqué it’s no longer available on most mainstream platforms without age verification. Is it sexy, sultry, or downright raunchy? You decide.

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No. 9: LeAnn Rimes, “Spaceship”

Although LeAnn Rimes’ "Spaceship" might not be overtly steamy throughout, it does build up to a revealing moment at the end. The premise shows Rimes wandering a windswept prairie, mostly draped in a blanket—until the last frame, where she walks away completely nude. Given that she was 40 when this video dropped, it’s a bold statement of confidence.

No. 8: Jason Aldean, “Burnin’ It Down”

Jason Aldean pivoted from his usual rock-influenced sound to a more sultry R&B vibe in the mid-2010s, and “Burnin’ It Down” exemplifies that shift. While Aldean himself takes a backseat to the steamy on-screen couple, there’s enough slow-burning intimacy to warrant a PG-13 label.

No. 7: Rascal Flatts, “I Melt”

Rascal Flatts gave country fans a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment when Joe Don Rooney briefly shows off his bare backside in “I Melt.” That’s not all: the final scenes depict Rooney in some rather intimate positions with a lingerie-clad partner, cementing this video’s place in too-hot-for-TV lore.

No. 6: Blake Shelton, “Sangria”

Blake Shelton kept his own clothes on for this 2015 visual, but the actors in “Sangria” waste no time stripping down. This moody, wine-themed video merges bedroom eyes with a literal bathtub of sangria—an odd combination, sure, but undeniably sensual if you’re into that vibe.

No. 5: Faith Hill, “Breathe”

Faith Hill set the standard for sexy country music videos in 1999 with “Breathe.” The iconic visual is mostly Hill rolling around in satin sheets, but it was a revelation at the time and remains a must-see example of how to turn up the heat without going overboard.

No. 4: Billy Currington, “Must Be Doin’ Something Right”

In 2005, Billy Currington and his co-star turned up the temperature on a beach. Sand, surf, and suggestive caresses are enough to make “Must Be Doin’ Something Right” an unforgettable watch. They don’t fully strip down, but the subtle nature of their chemistry makes it even hotter.

No. 3: Riley Green, “Worst Way”

With four distinct moments of passion, Riley Green’s “Worst Way” packs a steamy punch. Restaurant interludes, glimpses of red lingerie, and broken lamps take the track from romantic to scorching hot. It’s easily one of the boldest mainstream country videos released recently.

No. 2: Julianne Hough, “Is That So Wrong”

Julianne Hough’s 2010 video was so provocative, it got banned by CMT. This steamy clip features Hough dancing seductively around her apartment, shedding clothing along the way. Since official versions are hard to come by, fan-uploaded copies are all you can find online nowadays.

No. 1: Wheeler Walker Jr., “Puss in Boots”

Wheeler Walker Jr. is known for pushing every boundary imaginable, and “Puss in Boots” is no exception. Originally released on adult entertainment platforms, this 2017 video features explicit scenes with topless women and lyrics so NSFW we can’t print them here. It’s raunchy, unapologetic, and definitely not for the faint of heart.