Taking Chances in Claude King’s “Wolverton Mountain” 58 Years Since Its Release
In 1962, Claude King released his best-known recording “Wolverton Mountain” written by Merle Kilgore who had written a bunch of songs and hits during that era.
When Is Thanksgiving Day and Why It Is So Late This Year?
For most of you who are asking, "What day is Thanksgiving?", the answer is it would fall on the fourth Thursday of November, which is on November 26, 2020.
Randy Sings of Unfading Love in “Old 8 x 10”: Album of the Year in 1989
Old 8 x 10 by Randy Travis was his 3rd album released in 1988 which rises on top of the Country chart in 1989.
Clint Black’s Song About Feebleness,”Nobody’s Home,” Became A Smash Hit in 1990
Back in 1990, "Nobody's Home" by Clint Black was at no.1 for three weeks on the Country chart.
Hendersonville Home of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Sold for $3.2M
The 4.5-acre lakefront property in Hendersonville where country music couple Johnny and June Carter Cash lived for more than three decades has already been sold
Ear-Pleasing Merle Haggard and His 1972 Hit, “It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad)”
In 1973, Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart with “It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad).”
REWIND: Back in the 1994 Super Bowl Halftime Show, It’s a Rockin’ Country Sunday!
Back in 1994, Super Bowl XXVII featured some of the biggest country music stars at that time. Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Wynona, and Naomi Judd.
Using 4 Mug Shots, Phenomenal “Dolly Parton Challenge” Amp the Internet
Dolly Parton rocked the internet again as the new Meme Queen. Once the post went live, Twitter was quick to pick, hence the #dollypartonchallenge.
Tracy Lawrence’s Now at 52! Another Iconic Voice Representing Solid Country Sound
Tracy Lawrence gained much love for the style of music that he presented. He was noted as someone that has a polished modern-day honky-tonk voice.
RIP MAMBA: Country Stars Mourn the Early Demise of NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant at 41
The tragic news evoked much shock and grief beyond Kobe Bryant's family. Country stars who were also fans of "The Black Mamba" expressed their sympathies.
Slim Whitman and His Unique Voice: Bound To Be Appreciated in a 100 Years and More
The influence and legacy of Slim Whitman were more than just setting records and recording hit songs.
Iconic Dolly Parton Looks and Sounds Even More Magical at 74!
As demonstrated in the life of Dolly Parton, we could see how one’s passion could lead to success. She never allowed difficulties to dictate what she'd become.
Red Foley: 1st Country Star Who Popularized the Music that Made Our Nation Great
Red Foley was the first country artist to do a recording in Nashville, Tennessee. He cut “Tennessee Saturday Night”, “Blues in the Heart” and “Tennessee Border”
Nostalgic “Daddy Sang Bass” by Perkins and Cash Will Keep Your Kith and Kin Intact
“Daddy Sang Bass” was originally written by rockabilly legend Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash’s thirty-sixth entry on the pop charts.
(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden: Perfectly Timed for the ’70s and Beyond
(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden was the title track of Lynn Anderson's studio album released in 1971.
No Dull Moments with Humorist Roger Miller and His ’60s Novelty Hits
Today, we remember the outstanding career of the great talent and humorist, Roger Miller and some of his novelty hits in the 1960s.
Last Man Standing Willie Nelson is One of Country Music’s Best
Willie Nelson is also famously nicknamed as “Redheaded Stranger” and “Shotgun Willie”, a national icon in the history of American country music.
Randy Travis: Forever the Face and Voice of Genuine Country!
With the contributions that Travis made, he was able to pave the way for young artists who sought to return to the traditional sound of country music.
From Bocephus to Hank Jr, He Learned from the Best: Hank Williams
He is a star in his own right. Hank Williams could never be more proud to what Hanks Jr. ,his little Bocephus, have achieved.
Dazzling Barbara Mandrell at 71 Will Lit Your Christmas Eve!
On Christmas day of 1948, Barbara Mandrell was born in Houston Texas. Throughout the years, she kept it cool and country.
Kenny Rogers: Genius Hit-maker Since the ’60s
Blessed with a warm, soothing voice, Kenny Rogers's destiny is to be a hitmaker in the history of music.
Little Jimmy Dickens: Master of Country Novelty Songs
Aside from his small stature, Little Jimmy Dickens was known for his comic songs and his rhinestone-studded “Nudie suits”.
Swoon-worthy Reba Merits Her 2004 Golden Globe Nomination
The TV sitcom “Reba”, released in 2001 by the WB ran for six seasons. It garnered McEntire a Golden Globe nomination in 2004.
Right On! Kris Kristofferson is a Lifetime Favorite!
Kris Kristofferson had a slow start in his career before making a mark as a singer-songwriter and an accomplished actor. Let's recall his life journey.
Country Music Giant, Ray Price Would Beat Today’s Tunes, Agree?
Six years ago today, Ray Price passed away in his home in Texas. He was known as the one who saved the hard country when Nashville went pop.
Fiddlin’ John Carson: Remarkable Fiddler & Early Country Musician
Let's revisit the valuable contributions of the remarkable fiddler, John Carson who was recognized as one of the early-recorded country musicians.
Charley Pride: History Maker & Perpetual Pride of Country Music
Today, we celebrate the time when Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Morning" topped the US Country charts.
Little Miss Dynamite, Brenda Lee Boldy Beams at 75!
Weighing only four pounds and eleven ounces at birth, who would have thought that Brenda Lee would grow up as Little Miss Dynamite...