Cowboys [1] and country crooners [2] make us go weak in the knees, so we're all for knockin' boots with a good ol' fashioned country boy. And who better to know why you should go country in your dating life than a bunch of hot country guys? Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, Matt Thomas, and Josh McSwain of Parmalee [3] (from left to right) are here to make a case for ditching the city boys and taking things down South. See their reasons why you should date a country guy, and check out their latest single, "Already Callin' You Mine," [4] from their album, Feels Like Carolina [5], now!

Source: Ed Rode

Because a country guy has respect for women. Chivalry is not dead!

— Barry Knox, bass player

Country guys are tough and will protect their ladies.

— Barry Knox, bass player

We say grace and "ma'am."

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

We ain't afraid of hard work.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

You'll get to meet our mama and taste her amazing country cooking (and sweet tea!).

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

We know the best spots on the farm to sneak off to.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

A country guy knows how to grill a meal.

— Scott Thomas, drummer

A country guy will survive in the outdoors.

— Scott Thomas, drummer

We have more than one use for a pile of hay.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

We know the best places on the river to go skinny dipping.

— Matt Thomas, lead singer

We know how to build a fire when the power goes out (and I make a mean campfire steak!).

— Josh McSwain, lead guitar

Ladies, you know you can't deny a country boy's accent!

— Josh McSwain, lead guitar

You'll always have a truck handy to move something or pull you out if you get stuck.

— Barry Knox, bass player

We're not afraid to get dirty. AND we can fix stuff around the house.

— Josh McSwain, lead guitar