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 tunes (1–10)
March from the River KwaiNEW!Mitch Miller
This commercial promotes Kentucky’s Crispy Umashio Chicken by paralleling it with Shiori Sato enjoying spring.
Set amid fluttering cherry blossoms, she delights in the Crispy Umashio Chicken, with a bursting smile and crunchy textures highlighting the fun.
The lively mood of the visuals is further elevated by a parody of “March from the River Kwai.” The march’s rhythm, which evokes a sense of moving forward, is striking and conveys a cheerful, upbeat atmosphere.
Lovely HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
When it comes to Kentucky Fried Chicken, many people probably remember eating it at Christmas.
This commercial portrays how KFC’s fried chicken—loved as a classic Christmas menu item for forty years—has watched over the male protagonist.
It shows the boy growing into a man and the memories at each stage of his life, and many viewers may feel their hearts swell with, “I’ve been there too!”
My Old Kentucky HomeStephen Collins Foster
This is the song known in Japanese as “My Old Kentucky Home.” When it comes to Kentucky commercials, many people probably think of this tune first.
Even if it doesn’t ring a bell right away, you’re sure to recognize it the moment you hear it and think, “Oh, that song!” The lyrics evoke the beautiful scenery of one’s hometown, old memories, farewells to home and friends—reminiscing about a life set in Kentucky.
It’s the original Kentucky commercial song that can even bring to mind the aroma of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
This song was released as a single from the album “Bon Appetit!”—as the B-side to the single “Nostalgia,” no less.
It’s funny how songs find their way: over time, it’s become a beloved national Christmas tune.
When I hear it, I think, “Ah, winter’s here,” and I also get the urge to eat KFC—it’s practically a conditioned reflex at this point.
The song was written specifically for a KFC commercial and has been used in those ads since 2000.
It’s a timeless classic of the KFC commercial songs that I hope we’ll keep hearing forever.
X Gon’ Give It To YaDMX
This commercial has a unique worldview that conveys Kentucky’s commitment to chicken through the powerful presence of a rooster.
The way it steadily moves forward while swaying its body, combined with the intense lighting, expresses strength clearly.
Although it presents the curious concept of showing the chicken before it’s served as food, its appearance inspires a sense of safety and trust.
Further amplifying the force of the visuals is the track “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” by DMX.
The heavy, resonant beat paired with the wild rap leaves a strong impression, evoking power and confidence.
I Love ItIcona Pop feat. Charli XCX
A collaboration between the Swedish synth-pop duo Icona Pop and British singer-songwriter Charli XCX.
Released in 2012, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
It was used in the Australian KFC Burger Boxes commercial, “Did Someone Say KFC?”
sogoodAI
It seems that the artist AI is such a huge fan of Kentucky Fried Chicken that she ended up taking on its theme song.
With that much passion poured into it, there’s no way the song won’t lift your spirits! The title “sogood” would roughly correspond to “Nice!” in Japanese.
It’s a phrase with a curious ring to it—something you can casually say to someone feeling down or to patch things up with friends after an awkward moment.
The music video, which stitches together short dramas, is heartwarming no matter which story you look at.