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. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | BLUE HEAVENSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A classic, bittersweet breakup song from the end of summer |
| 2east | My Old Kentucky HomeStephen Collins Foster |  play_arrow | A nostalgic classic from a Kentucky commercial |
| 3east | To you, the one and only in the worldInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki's song is used in a KFC commercial |
| 4east | Beautiful SmileKOTETSU |  play_arrow | Promoting KFC’s Wa-Katsu Burger with a lively song |
| 5east | KAN’s Christmas SongKAN |  play_arrow | Promote KFC at Christmas |
| 6east | Song of Love ~I Truly Love You~Chonan Kan |  play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Kusanagi promotes Kentucky’s Korean-style products |
| 7east | Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Eurobeat for parties by Mariya Takeuchi |
| 8east | HAPPY GATHERING DAYYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Celebrate KFC’s 40th anniversary with Tatsuro Yamashita’s soothing song |
| 9east | sogoodAI |  play_arrow | KFC theme song by an AI artist |
| 10east | Original song |  play_arrow | Packed with deliciousness! Kato Rosa’s commercial |
| 11east | Original song |  play_arrow | A commercial where Kenta Kiritani expresses the deliciousness of KFC |
| 12east | I came to deliver love tonight.STAGGER |  play_arrow | KFC’s Christmas Limited Menu Commercial Introduction |
| 13east | Agunesu Chan |  play_arrow | Chicken and biscuit combo promotional commercial |
| 14east | I Love You (Peter Rabbit Theme Song)Inoue Azumi |  play_arrow | New commercial song by Ghibli singer Azumi Inoue |
| 15east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Chicken available for purchase on Christmas without a reservation |
| 16east | Hallelujah!!!!GReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s upbeat, positive songs |
| 17east | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Makihara’s classic song “Donna Tokimo” is a timeless anthem cheering on youth. |
| 18east | Reverse LoversKEN☆Tackey |  play_arrow | KEN☆Tackey’s new song used in a commercial |
| 19east | Full of determinationV6 |  play_arrow | The cheer song for V6’s popular single “Maji ga Ippai.” |
| 20east | dizzykyarī pamyu pamyu |  play_arrow | Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's addictive song |
| 21east | Lovely HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Memories of Kentucky that color Christmas |
| 22east | X Gon’ Give It To YaDMX |  play_arrow | Expressing KFC’s dedication to chicken through the strength of the bird itself |
| 23east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | That Christmas song from the commercial is nostalgic. |
| 24east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Expressing happiness in a Kentucky Christmas commercial |
| 25east | With A Girl Like YouThe Troggs |  play_arrow | Classic songs by 1960s rock bands |
| 26east | I Love ItIcona Pop feat. Charli XCX |  play_arrow | A popular collaboration track by the pop duo becomes a hit |
| 27east | Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A Christmas heartbreak song, a song for adults |
| 28east | Original |  play_arrow | Mitsuki Takahata captivates in a snowy Kentucky (KFC) commercial |
| 29east | FEELING MYSELFCHIP FEAT. KANO & WRETCH 32 |  play_arrow | A collaboration track by British rappers |
| 30east | Keep TogetherHunter Hunted |  play_arrow | A popular indie rock song used in a KFC commercial |
| 31east | Boom BoomJohn Lee Hooker |  play_arrow | A classic song by John Lee Hooker |
| 32east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | KFC is a must at Christmas. |
| 33east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | KFC Christmas commercial, happy with family |
| 34east | ACROBOTGods of Fashion |  play_arrow | Electro MV is a popular commercial song. |
| 35east | Outer SpaceJohn Grant |  play_arrow | A moving song honoring astronauts |
| 36east | Good Good FeelingKingston |  play_arrow | New Zealand pop rock band |
| 37east | Moonlight, Music and YouLaura Greene |  play_arrow | Laura Green, a famous commercial music composer |
| 38east | She’s a LadyPaul Anka |  play_arrow | Legendary pop song, covered by numerous artists |
| 39east | CryingRoy Orbison |  play_arrow | Roy Orbison’s classic from the ’60s |
| 40east | Whatta ManSalt ‘N’ Pepa feat. En Vogue |  play_arrow | A collaboration song between a hip-hop group and a singer |
| 41east | Good TimesSam Cooke |  play_arrow | Soul Music of Love and Unity |
| 42east | Five O’clock WorldThe Vogues |  play_arrow | Global popularity of hit rock songs from the 60s |
| 43east | Bust a Move (Diplo Rmxx)Young MC |  play_arrow | Sampled and remixed classics |
| 44east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Heartwarming KFC Christmas commercial |
| 45east | One Way Or AnotherBlondie |  play_arrow | A punk rock classic with a stalker motif |
| 46east | Flashdance What A FeelingIrene Cara |  play_arrow | Award-winning song from the film “Flashdance” |
| 47east | Pretty WingsMaxwell |  play_arrow | A love song became a massive hit and won an award. |
| 48east | Whoo BoySons of Jezebel |  play_arrow | Pop tracks, songs used in films |
| 49east | Oh YeahYello |  play_arrow | A synth-pop classic, widely used in media |
| 50east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Christmas is a good deal if you reserve KFC |
| 51east | Modern GirlSheena Easton |  play_arrow | Trajectory of 80s pop hit songs |
| 52east | Honky Tonk | Smoky Mountain BBQReba McEntire | Reba sings a commercial jingle for the KFC founder. | |
| 53east | Ridin’Chamillionaire ft. Krayzie Bone |  play_arrow | A collaboration track by a hugely popular rapper |
| 54east | Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd |  play_arrow | The classic “Free Bird,” a song that sings of Southern pride. |
| 55east | Little Darlin’The Diamonds |  play_arrow | The debut song became famous through a movie and a commercial. |
| 56east | My GirlThe Temptations |  play_arrow | Track, released in 1964 |
| 57east | Low RiderWar |  play_arrow | A classic hit by the funk band War, with an outstanding groove. |
| 58east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Kentucky Fried Chicken, perfect for a Christmas party |
| 59east | Original | play_arrow | Kentucky’s 500-yen lunch: the sparkling tune is irresistible |
| 60east | Hit The Road JackRay Charles |  play_arrow | The classic song “Georgia on My Mind” |
| 61east | Your SongEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Elton John's classic is reimagined |