Country artist Jimmy Wayne completed his 1700-mile walk from Nashville to Phoenix on August 1, 2010. The goal of his “Meet Me Halfway” project was to raise awareness of the plight of foster youths. These teens — often refugees from abusive, neglectful homes — are left homeless and alone when they “age out” of the foster care system at 18.

To honor Wayne’s commitment to this important cause, GreenBookofSongs.com® compiled this list of songs about adoption and foster care. Wayne will soon be on his way home to Nashville, where he plans to write songs about this experience. We look forward to adding them to this list.

1. Happy Adoption Day John McCutcheon; Family Garden (Rounder)
2. I Am Your Mother Too Keb’ Mo’ with Brenda Russell; Big Wide Grin (Sony Wonder)
3. I Love You This Much Jimmy Wayne; Jimmy Wayne (Dreamworks)
4. Independence Day Martina McBride; The Way That I Am (RCA)
5. Nobody’s Child Sword & Spirit Band; Single-Nobody’s Child (SwordSpirit.net)
6. State Of Massachusetts Dropkick Murphys; The Meanest Of Times (Born & Bred)
7. Temporary Home Carrie Underwood; Play On (19/Arista Nashville)
8. This Is My Forever Family Chuck Kent; Same/Same-Songs For Adoptive Families (Chuck Kent)