KFC's commercial song. A popular jingle.
When you think of Kentucky, you think of the fast-food chain marked by a logo featuring Colonel Sanders’ face.
In addition to its distinctly seasoned fried chicken, the menu is packed with delicious items like hamburgers, biscuits, and coleslaw.
We often see Kentucky’s commercials on TV, and they pop up even more frequently during the Christmas season.
That naturally makes you curious about the music used in those commercials.
Some of you might even be reminded of Kentucky the moment you hear that Christmas song.
In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of Kentucky’s commercial songs—starting with that classic tune, as well as tracks used in past ads and songs featured in overseas commercials.
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KFC commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (41–50)
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
When you think of Kentucky Fried Chicken, you think of Christmas! No Christmas party is complete without KFC chicken.
This is a series of commercials with a Christmas theme.
Mitsuki Takahata, who appears in the ads, lets us know that you can reserve the Christmas packs and that there’s an early-bird discount.
The scenes of Santa getting everything ready are exciting, and seeing people looking so happy with their chicken makes you think, “I’d better make my reservation early this year too!” The background music is the classic Christmas song “Suteki na Holiday” by Mariya Takeuchi.
KFC commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (51–60)
Modern GirlSheena Easton
A track released in 1980 by Sheena Easton, a pop singer from Scotland.
It has been covered by artists such as Mona Carita.
The track was used in a 2015 KFC “Rice Box” commercial and in the arcade game Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova.
Honky Tonk | Smoky Mountain BBQReba McEntire
A track sung by Reba McEntire, an American singer-songwriter and actress who has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Reba performed it in the 2018 commercial “Smoky Mountain BBQ ‘Honky Tonk,’” in which she portrayed Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC.
Ridin’Chamillionaire ft. Krayzie Bone
A collaboration between American rapper Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Released in 2006, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
The track won a Grammy Award and was used in a KFC commercial.
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd
A track released in 1974 by the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
It was inspired by pride in the South, especially the state of Alabama.
The track has been used in many forms of media, including a 2005 KFC commercial and the 1997 film Con Air.
Little Darlin’The Diamonds
A track released in 1957 by The Diamonds.
It was written by Maurice Williams, the lead singer of the Gladiolas.
It was used in the 1973 film American Graffiti and in a 1987 commercial for KFC’s Chicken Little Sandwich.
My GirlThe Temptations
A track released in 1964 by The Temptations.
It was written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, members of The Miracles.
It was used in a KFC commercial featuring South Korean model and actress Jeon Ji-hyun.