In the mid-’80s, T. Graham Brown songs became a major presence on country radio. Country music fans could just not resist Brown’s exceptionally Southern trend of beach music, a party-ready mix of classic rock and roll, R&B, country, and blues. While personal problems kept him out of the spotlight at some point in his career, … Read more
Music is art, and In The Shelter of His Arms by the Oak Ridge Boys elicits praises to the Lord, just like many of their gospel songs. They did this even before they got the spotlight and received several awards, such as the Grammy awards, for their famous country songs. There Are Peace in Times of Trouble … Read more
The award-winning country music singer-songwriter Lori Mckenna releases “People Get Old” as a tribute to her dad and all the fathers in the world. Inspired by her diligent father, this song was dedicated to his dad, who raised her and her five other siblings alone after their mom passed away when she was only six … Read more
A place where there are no sad farewells nor tear-stained eyes, only peace and joy and love – that is where the soul never dies. It’s such a comforting feeling to know that beyond the life that we are living, there is such a place where there are no sorrows or worries. There’s a place … Read more
Sir Douglas Quintet had several hit songs, but none of them can top the success that “She’s About a Mover” made. Released in 1965, “She’s About a Mover” was the group’s first single and, ultimately, their greatest hit. When the song was released, the iconic British Invasion was still a huge thing, and this influenced … Read more
Mark Miller is Sawyer Brown’s frontman and lead singer. Apart from being in one of country music’s most iconic acts, he is also the band’s head songwriter and one of its founding members. Born on October 25, 1958, Mark Miller grew up in the household of a blue-collar family in Dayton, Ohio. He attended a … Read more
Hank Thompson’s death was devastating news to his fans and anyone that loves country music. A native of Waco, Texas, his career spanned generations. From his origins playing at local clubs all over San Diego, his induction in 1989 to the Country Music Hall of Fame, to his “Hank T & Friends” album in 1997, which … Read more
On October 17, 1991, country singer Tennessee Ernie Ford died of liver disease at Reston Hospital Center with his wife by his side. He was 72. Ford had visited Washington to attend a state dinner with President George W. Bush at the White House. He had been on his way to Dulles International to catch … Read more
Carrie Underwood’s “Mama’s Song” is the final single from her Play On Album and racked her a long list of achievements. For starters, it quickly climbed and took the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart’s number two spot. It also gave Carrie a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Solo Performance. The hit song also let her … Read more
On November 15, 2018, Roy Clark died at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His publicists, Sandy Brokaw and Jeremy Westby, revealed in a statement that Clark’s death was due to complications of pneumonia. He was 85. Dolly Parton was among the many country stars who paid tribute to Clark, saying he “was one of the … Read more
If you’re a country music fan, then there’s no way you haven’t fallen – or perhaps gotten obsessed – with Miranda Lambert’s charm, powerful performances, and relatable lyrics. The country superstar has truly transformed from a simple country girl to the most highly awarded and best-selling act in country music ever since she joined the … Read more
Singing country karaoke duets is one of the best ways to have fun with literally everyone – from your partner to family and friends and even down to strangers. First, these songs are very popular and are household staples that everyone would know. If not, there’s a 90 percent chance they have already heard it somewhere! So, they’re … Read more
No need to rush in dating; real love will find its way. That is what the message of the song “Don’t Go to Strangers” by T. Graham Brown conveys. The fourth single from the album, I Tell It Like It Used to Be, was made available in January 1987. Anthony Graham Brown, also known in … Read more
Home is where your heart is. This is how the singer Dottie West transpired through a song entitled “Country Sunshine” in 1973 after declining to live a rich life in the city with her boyfriend, choosing to stay comfortably in her farmhouse instead. American country music icon Dorothy Marsh aka Dottie West, was a singer-composer … Read more
In 1985, country icon Ricky Skaggs released “Country Boy” as the second single and title track off his seventh studio album. The song became Skaggs’ another No. 1 hit single on the country chart, occupying the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for the entire week and spending a total of thirteen remarkable … Read more
It was in 1960 when Bill Anderson moved to Nashville and became a significant player in the songwriting community. He had set up a tiny working space in his small apartment, in which he paid the rent with royalty checks. At this point, it was Anderson’s songwriting that was making his living. Bill Anderson songs … Read more
Rhonda Vincent’s song “When The Angels Sing,” tells us a story of how the angels above sing with every blessing that the Lord gives us. The award-winning bluegrass singer released the song in 2001 under the album The Storm Still Rages, and it has since reminded us of the wonderful glory of God. In a live … Read more
Country and Nashville sound singer, Jim Reeves, who was also known to have popularized many gospel songs, released “Oh, Gentle Shepherd” in 1962 under his album We Thank Thee. The beautiful song was written by Cindy Walker, and it’s a great song to listen to if you ever feel lost in life and you want to … Read more
Kelly Clarkson has performed several outstanding song covers, but her live performance of Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On That Mountain” in her show in Nashville is possibly one of her most emotional ones. Clarkson had the last show of her Stronger tour in Nashville, Tennessee last September 2012, which also happened to be her last show … Read more
From “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl” to “The Pill” to Conway Twitty duets and even down to her early 2000s Jack White collaboration and up to her latest 2021 release, Still Woman Enough, Loretta Lynn songs have always been authentic, unapologetic, and revolutionary. The unabashed country singer created a space for female country musicians in the conservative, … Read more
“Endless Sleep” is a song originally written and recorded by rockabilly singer, Jody Reynolds in 1958, but Don Williams gave the song a country take in his 1973 album, Don Williams Volume One. The song was inspired by Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” and it tells a story of a boy whose girlfriend went missing after they … Read more
Barbara Mandrell had an impressive career as a country music singer as she was considered one of the most successful country artists of her time, so it’s no surprise that she was able to release such good, catchy, and quite relatable songs such as “One of a Kind Pair of Fools.” Released in 1983, “One … Read more
Country legend Johnny Cash sings about his interaction with a shoeshine boy in his song “Get Rhythm.” The song was released in 1956 as the B-side to his single “I Walk The Line,” but in 1969, it was re-released as an A-side single with dubbed sound effects so it would sound like it was performed … Read more
Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon wrote her hit song “You’re So Vain” in 1971, released it in 1972, and the rest was history. Since its release, people have been speculating on which among Simon’s ex-lovers the song was about: Mick Jagger, Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson, Jack Nicholson, or Cat Stevens? The answer was only confirmed in … Read more
Patty Loveless had a number of chart-topping hit songs throughout her career – “Timber, I’m Falling in Love,” “Chains,” and “Nothin’ But the Wheel,” to name a few. She may not have written her own songs, but she sure knows how to pick good songs to suit her, and perform them well. She has been … Read more
We probably all have listened to a certain song to cheer us up when we’re down; this is exactly what listening to “Oh, What a Savior” feels like. The song, originally written and performed by Marvin Dalton in 1948, relays a message of hope to its listeners – that we must not fret because He … Read more
Many known country musicians have sung their versions of “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You” by Meredith Willson, including Nashville sound innovator, Eddy Arnold. One of the many ethereal Eddy Arnold songs, the lyrics of the song is what you would want to say to your loved one as it perfectly encapsulates a … Read more
It’s always a touching moment when people honor and respect the service of our war veterans, and that’s exactly what happened one day in Arizona when a group of bikers surrounded WWII veteran Jennings Shelton Jr. and did a simple yet heartwarming performance of Lee Greenwood’s patriotic song “God Bless the USA.” Captured by Denelle … Read more
While he is known for his soft singing and conversational vocal style that earned him the nickname Whisperin’ Bill, his credentials are shouting his prominence. Bill Anderson is one of the most popular songwriters in the history of country music that only a few country artists could match. He had countless songs he had written … Read more
Kelly Clarkson’s 2019 Meaning of Life arena tour was definitely a stand-out from all the country singer’s past tours. Aside from performing the original tracks from her same-titled 2018 album, she decided to do a unique spin by covering all the artists that inspired her to make music and some newly released songs that kept … Read more