Kid Rock’s new video, and other puppets in country music

Kid Rock’s new video for “Tennessee Mountain Top” features a raccoon named Jackson. This is one of the better country music videos I’ve seen that feature puppets. Take a look:

But Kid Rock is not the first to join up with puppets. Take a look at the following collaborations with puppets and/or music videos that feature puppets. First up is one that was considered a swing and a miss, from Trace Adkins.


More recently you have Brad Paisley portrayed as a mascot among quite a few mascots from college sports.


Kacey Musgraves is accompanied by a puppet playing the violin in “Biscuits.”


Elvis Presley acted in many movies, one which included a song called “Wooden Heart,” in which he appears alongside a puppet.


This next one isn’t exactly country music, but in the Miley Cyrus video for “Younger Now,” she has a scene a lot like the Elvis clip above.


The Cadillac Three used puppets to announce their new album. Click here for the video.

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The Cadillac Three use puppets for announcement.

And you can’t have a list like this without including the Muppets. So here are a few notable performances featuring country stars along with the cast of the Muppets.

Loretta Lynn…


Willie Nelson…


Kenny Rogers…


Johnny Cash…


-Out of the Wilderness


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Since 2005, I've called Nashville home. I'm the leader of the pack, which includes a 13-year-old beagle and an 11-year-old blue heeler mix. My days include writing, video editing, and other fun activities. Thanks for checking out my blog, I hope you enjoy it!

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