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.

Playlist

KFC's commercial song. A popular jingle.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	March from the River KwaiMitch Miller		A commercial featuring Shiori Sato enjoying chicken among cherry blossoms
2	Lovely HolidayTakeuchi Mariya		Memories of Kentucky that color Christmas
3	My Old Kentucky HomeStephen Collins Foster		A nostalgic classic from a Kentucky commercial
4	Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya		That Christmas song from the commercial is nostalgic.
5	X Gon’ Give It To YaDMX		Expressing KFC’s dedication to chicken through the strength of the bird itself
6	I Love ItIcona Pop feat. Charli XCX		A popular collaboration track by the pop duo becomes a hit
7	sogoodAI		KFC theme song by an AI artist
8	BLUE HEAVENSazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic, bittersweet breakup song from the end of summer
9	With A Girl Like YouThe Troggs		Classic songs by 1960s rock bands
10	Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya		Eurobeat for parties by Mariya Takeuchi
11	HAPPY GATHERING DAYYamashita Tatsuro		Celebrate KFC’s 40th anniversary with Tatsuro Yamashita’s soothing song
12	Beautiful SmileKOTETSU		Promoting KFC’s Wa-Katsu Burger with a lively song
13	I Love You (Peter Rabbit Theme Song)Inoue Azumi		New commercial song by Ghibli singer Azumi Inoue
14	KAN’s Christmas SongKAN		Promote KFC at Christmas
15	Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper		A Christmas heartbreak song, a song for adults
16	Original		Mitsuki Takahata captivates in a snowy Kentucky (KFC) commercial
17	FEELING MYSELFCHIP FEAT. KANO & WRETCH 32		A collaboration track by British rappers
18	Keep TogetherHunter Hunted		A popular indie rock song used in a KFC commercial
19	Boom BoomJohn Lee Hooker		A classic song by John Lee Hooker
20	Original song		Packed with deliciousness! Kato Rosa’s commercial
21	I came to deliver love tonight.STAGGER		KFC’s Christmas Limited Menu Commercial Introduction
22	Song of Love ~I Truly Love You~Chonan Kan		Tsuyoshi Kusanagi promotes Kentucky’s Korean-style products
23	To you, the one and only in the worldInagaki Junichi		Junichi Inagaki's song is used in a KFC commercial
24	Agunesu Chan		Chicken and biscuit combo promotional commercial
25	Hallelujah!!!!GReeeeN		GReeeeN’s upbeat, positive songs
26	ACROBOTGods of Fashion		Electro MV is a popular commercial song.
27	Outer SpaceJohn Grant		A moving song honoring astronauts
28	Reverse LoversKEN☆Tackey		KEN☆Tackey’s new song used in a commercial
29	Good Good FeelingKingston		New Zealand pop rock band
30	Moonlight, Music and YouLaura Greene		Laura Green, a famous commercial music composer
31	She’s a LadyPaul Anka		Legendary pop song, covered by numerous artists
32	CryingRoy Orbison		Roy Orbison’s classic from the ’60s
33	Whatta ManSalt ‘N’ Pepa feat. En Vogue		A collaboration song between a hip-hop group and a singer
34	Good TimesSam Cooke		Soul Music of Love and Unity
35	Five O’clock WorldThe Vogues		Global popularity of hit rock songs from the 60s
36	Full of determinationV6		The cheer song for V6’s popular single “Maji ga Ippai.”
37	Bust a Move (Diplo Rmxx)Young MC		Sampled and remixed classics
38	One Way Or AnotherBlondie		A punk rock classic with a stalker motif
39	Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara		Award-winning song from the film “Flashdance”
40	Pretty WingsMaxwell		A love song became a massive hit and won an award.
41	Whoo BoySons of Jezebel		Pop tracks, songs used in films
42	Oh YeahYello		A synth-pop classic, widely used in media
43	dizzykyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's addictive song
44	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara’s classic song “Donna Tokimo” is a timeless anthem cheering on youth.
45	Modern GirlSheena Easton		Trajectory of 80s pop hit songs
46	Honky Tonk \| Smoky Mountain BBQReba McEntire		Reba sings a commercial jingle for the KFC founder.
47	Ridin’Chamillionaire ft. Krayzie Bone		A collaboration track by a hugely popular rapper
48	Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd		The classic “Free Bird,” a song that sings of Southern pride.
49	Little Darlin’The Diamonds		The debut song became famous through a movie and a commercial.
50	My GirlThe Temptations		Track, released in 1964
51	Low RiderWar		A classic hit by the funk band War, with an outstanding groove.
52	Hit The Road JackRay Charles		The classic song “Georgia on My Mind”
53	Your SongEllie Goulding		Elton John's classic is reimagined