Harold Reid has since been a country icon, more particularly a driving force to The Statler Brothers. His comedic talent and humorous act have been one of the quartet’s biggest appeals that led the group to earn nominations and win awards frequently – not only for their singing – but as well as their entertaining … Read more
With his smooth, warm baritone voice, Jim Reeves was not only one of the world’s most popular stars to emerge from the Nashville sound, but he was also one of the best and the most fascinating. The sweet country music and country-flavored pop music he produced helped boost country music to new commercial heights. So, … Read more
Blake Shelton is bringing his iconic mullet back – and it’s a major throwback to the ’90s. On Monday (August 15), the country superstar sent his long-time fans into a frenzy when he announced the release of his new song, “No Body.” The announcement came with a cover art where Shelton was seen donning his … Read more
Country trio Chapel Hart – consisting of sisters Danica and Devlyn Hart, along with cousin Trea Swindle – made a game-changing first impression last month. The celebrity judges of America’s Got Talent can’t help but press down the iconic Golden Buzzer without any delay, sending the Mississippi-raised group straight to the live shows. RELATED: AGT … Read more
Two years after it was initially scheduled, fans were elated to have finally witnessed Jamey Johnson headlining the Bourbon Theater’s Lincoln On The Streets – which also featured performances from Ella Langley and Blackberry Smoke – last Friday (August 12) night. He absolutely had quite a few of his fans fist pumping – but he … Read more
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, also known as the Florida Georgia Line, cemented their name in country music after a remix of their single “Cruise” featuring singer-producer Nelly became a viral phenomenon in 2013. The music video generated over 80 million views at the time it was published (and over 142 million now), and the … Read more
Guess we can all agree with Willie Nelson when he once said that Billy Joe Shaver is “the greatest living songwriter?” Over the course of his career, Billy Joe Shaver songs were recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, and Waylon Jennings, to name a few. It absolutely helped launch the … Read more
It looks like Reba McEntire’s current acting career is on full blast. The country icon was announced as part of the third season of ABC’s crime drama thriller series Big Sky back in May. But the more exciting part came when it was revealed that her boyfriend Rex Linn would be joining her on the show. The … Read more
The country music industry is very cutthroat. The road to establishing your name and a career is beyond challenging, and you’ll spend years – some even wait decades – being nameless working songs after songs in a studio before you get your big break. And that is if you get lucky to catch one. (We all know some … Read more
On August 15, 1990, Lew Dewitt died from heart and kidney disease, which resulted from his long-suffering of the tortuous Crohn’s disease. According to his road and business manager, Dewitt breathed one’s last during his sleep at his home in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was 52. Dewitt and his three childhood friends – Harold Reid, Phil … Read more
Connie Smith songs have been influencing other country artists since she made her debut in the early 1960s. She has been widely distinguished for her unique storytelling and powerful delivery that is deeply admired and adored by her fellow performers, ranging from Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard. Her talent, influence, and groundbreaking … Read more
While Billy Joe Shaver’s own records did not top the charts, his influence on the genre is beyond compare. After all, he’s one of the singer-songwriters whose unpretentious and poignant lyrics helped inspire the outlaw movement in country music. What’s even interesting is that he brought outlaw into his way of life that others only … Read more
Emily Strayer, the banjo and guitar player of the Grammy Award-winning country band The Chicks, is one of today’s best female artists. Together with Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines, Strayer ignited the genre’s girl power era in the late 1990s. Let’s get to know more about Emily Strayer with these facts. 1. She’s a native … Read more
Known to country fans as Mr. Grand Ole Opry and host to The Porter Wagoner Show that expanded into nearly a hundred markets, with more than three million viewers, it’s a little surprising how Porter Wagoner ran up a string of hits. Porter Wagoner songs – including his duets with Dolly Parton – were among … Read more
When Connie Smith was a young girl, she had kept singing just to herself. In fact, she would even cry or hide under the bed if anybody heard her sing. But her dreams had always been bigger than her fear of sharing her talent, imagining herself performing on the Grand Ole Opry. Smith saw that … Read more
Country music legend and actress Reba McEntire recently shared with fans a sneak peek of her much-anticipated new Lifetime project, The Hammer. The action-packed trailer made its debut on Thursday (August 12), making fans even more excited for the film’s release that’s scheduled in 2023. In the less than two-minute short clip, you will see a … Read more
Family, friends, and thousands of fans are still processing the passing of Olivia Newton-John this week – most especially her husband, John Easterling, who is still struggling to make sense of his beloved wife’s death following a 30-year battle with breast cancer. In an emotional Instagram post, Easterling shared some of his emotions, describing their … Read more
A few hours after the death of the beloved star Olivia Newton-John was announced, her only child, daughter Chloe Lattanzi, took to Instagram to pay a silent, heartwarming tribute to her renowned mother. Lattanzi shared a series of throwback photos in an uncaptioned post. This includes a mother-and-daughter shot captured in black and white wherein … Read more
Country music legend Dolly Parton is one of the latest to honor the late singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John, saying she’s sad to have lost a special friend. “So happy that our lives crossed paths. I know her voice is singing beautifully with the angels,” Parton posted on her social media with love. View this … Read more
Famous for his signature look that featured flashy, rhinestone-studded suits and a blonde pompadour, Porter Wagoner made such a historic career in country music. For over half a century, he was a fixture of the Grand Ole Opry. Of course, who would ever forget The Porter Wagoner Show, which is syndicated in 100 markets, reaching … Read more
Country Music Hall of Fame member Buck Owens helped shape the sound of country music. The long string of chart-topping Buck Owens songs epitomizes the Bakersfield sound, providing a stand-in to the flourishing, string-heavy sound that once heavily influenced Nashville. Of course, he led the genre’s way to TV on the long-running Hee Haw, which … Read more
Olivia Newton-John, the singer-songwriter whose breathy voice made her one of the most successful pop stars of the 1970s and whose natural beauty captivated generations of viewers – most particularly in the romantic comedy film Grease – died on Monday (August 8). She was 73. Her husband, John Easterling, announced the heartbreaking news through a … Read more
The fast-rising country newcomer has another hit on his hands! Bailey Zimmerman recently dropped the heartfelt country song, “Rock and A Hard Place,” at the request of his fervent, swiftly growing following on social media. The song debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs upon its release – making it this year’s second … Read more
In 2002, Johnny Cash released “The Man Comes Around” as the title track off the album American IV: The Man Comes Around – the last record released during his lifetime. The country legend wrote the song several years prior to the recording of the album. It began when he had a dream of walking into … Read more
It looks like country fans are falling hard and fast for Nashville newcomer Bailey Zimmerman. When the rising star released the gritty song “Fall In Love” as his debut single, it was streamed more than 150 million times. It’s also been racing up the charts since its release – now ranking No. 7 on Billboard’s … Read more
While Faith Hill has not released a full gospel project yet, she did channel her faithful genre on her Breathe album. Hill is no stranger to devoting herself to her craft the way gospel music sounds. She has an emotional voice and extensive vocal range. She chose to close out the album with a contemporary gospel … Read more
Even though “I Ain’t Never” was an earlier hit by Webb Pierce, Mel Tillis’ version is the better-known version of the two. When Pierce first released the song in 1959, his version was such a success that it spent an amazing nine weeks at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. With its rockabilly-tinged … Read more
In 1979, Mel Tillis released “Coca-Cola Cowboy” as the first single off his album Mr. Entertainer. The song became another country hit for Tillis, peaking at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. It was also a hit in Canada, where it reached No. 3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It truly is … Read more
There’s a breakout country singer-songwriter in town, and it looks like he’s going to be the next big thing – and it’s none other than Bailey Zimmerman. He recently signed with Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Music Group and is currently one of the most-added new artists on country radio. Well, it’s a little surprising! With his … Read more
Country music band Little Texas absolutely shook up the country music world in the 1990s – standing out among the many vocal groups and bands dominating the genre. Little Texas songs that blend the traditional country music sounds along with sounds found in modern rock captured the country listeners’ attention. As a result, they received … Read more