Joey Feek, the other half of country and gospel duo Joey + Rory, gave her bravest fight against terminal cervical cancer. She was first diagnosed in May 2014, just months after she gave birth to her daughter Indy (short for Indiana), and continued to fight it. She hung on to live for the big milestones, … Read more
Internationally renowned environmentalist Steve Irwin who rose to fame with his wildlife series The Crocodile Hunter, died back in 2006 doing what he loved best – getting close to and creating bonds with dangerous animals. The 44-year-old was pierced through the heart by the poisonous spine of a stingray while filming a documentary titled Ocean’s Deadliest show on … Read more
Last 2019, a man named Thomas Harwell went viral on social media as he showed that in a world that is full of bad things, there is still kindness that runs around. That is, as people say it, his good Samaritan act restored faith in humanity. As the Story Went Thomas Harwell was in attendance with … Read more
“The Wind Beneath My Wings” by Gary Morris is the country version of the song originally written by Nashville songwriters Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley in 1982. And if you love the original, then you will definitely fall deeper in love with this version. And not only that, but it will also remind you to … Read more
When news of Harold Reid’s death at 80 headlined news portals, there has been a warm outpour of love and fondness. With his memorable and resonant bass and his unprecedented comic timing, Harold Reid, The Statler Brothers’ de-facto leader, has built a successful life, making people smile and laugh. And so, in his death, people … Read more
Lorrie Morgan’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night” was part of the 30 award-winning music acts for the Forever Country Series in celebration of the 50th annual CMA Awards. The series paid tribute to some of the most nominated and awarded songs from the past five decades, including “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” which … Read more
For more than half a century, Bill Monroe songs helped shape bluegrass with his mandolin playing blended with his high, lonesome singing and, of course, the prowess of his band, the Blue Grass Boys. That being the case, Monroe is regarded as The Father of Bluegrass who gave older country sounds a brand-new life and … Read more
Growing up in the wings of theaters across the country, watching their legendary mother sing, twins Peggy and Patsy Lynn were no strangers to great fortune within the music industry – but more than that, their deep knowledge and love for music have always been much bigger. Born on August 6, 1964, Peggy and Patsy … Read more
In 2014, the country-rocking Zac Brown Band announced its schedule for The Great American Road Trip Tour, which included Grammy-winning country artist Kacey Musgraves as an opening act. But what surprised fans the most was the new addition of Zac Brown Band members – Matt Mangano, who took over the role of a bass guitarist. … Read more
In 2021, Cody Johnson wrapped up two concerts at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, headlining both nights of packed crowds. Of course, Johnson played several of his radio hits where his unwavering love for classic country sounds was evident. But there’s one performance that left the die-hard “CoJo” fans in tears – it was when Johnson brought … Read more
Grab your tissues and prepare to sob your heart out as you listen to a fifteen-year-old Rylee Preston offering a special tribute to a family friend and soldier who fought and died fighting for our country. According to Rylee’s father, Jay Preston, his daughter witnessed how upset he was when he found out that his … Read more
Willie Nelson is a legend in country music – widely successful as an artist himself with his own brand and style. And outside his music career, he has also built a successful life as a writer with several books to his name. But when the curtains close down, and he descends down the stage, he … Read more
When professional wrestler turned actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sang Elvis Presley’s hit song “Are You Lonesome Tonight” in the 2007 film The Game Plan, it was safe to say that he dang impressed the audience. He was no Elvis, sure, but he gave the song justice. And though this wasn’t The Rock’s first venture into … Read more
Kenny Chesney and Kid Rock teamed up for “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)” – and we found ourselves asking, what have we ever done to deserve such epic collaboration? Well, we have the country outlaw Waylon Jennings to thank for! Much of country music today is built on the foundation that Jennings … Read more
In 1991, legendary songstress Reba McEntire graced the stage of The Academy Awards, where she performed “I’m Checkin’ Out” on behalf of Meryl Streep. The song was from the movie, Postcards from the Edge, which was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars during that year. More than thirty years later, the 67-year-old country … Read more
In December 2019, a star-studded celebration of the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington, D.C. And we found one moment that truly standout. That was when Carrie Underwood took the stage to honor Linda Ronstadt with an extraordinary rendition of “Blue Bayou” and “When Will I Be Loved.” Dressed in a silvery-blue … Read more
Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” has become the most covered and recorded by other artists than any of her songs – and we got a cover that we never knew we needed! In a clip we found, a two-year-old Sophia Kingsley can be seen belting out the broken-hearted anthem at the top of her lungs while playing … Read more
Probably best known for his signature hit songs “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” Glen Campbell enjoyed a career that spanned six decades – during which he released over seventy albums and gathered nine Grammy awards. In the process, he became one of music’s most credible artists and true crossover success, … Read more
George Jones has indeed achieved the fame that’s hard to beat with his long list of hit records – after all, he has one of the most distinctive and iconic voices in country music. And while he’s been gone from our lives for many years, his songs live on in our hearts. It’s no longer … Read more
John Wayne’s social media page has announced the death of his daughter, Melinda Wayne Munoz. She passed away unexpectedly this week at the age of 81. The statement has described Melinda as “warm, welcoming, and passionate” and can make anyone around her laugh. However, the circumstances surrounding her death were never made public upon posting. … Read more
Roy Clark has definitely left behind an incredible stature as a musician, singer, and comedian. Roy Clark songs did not only gain the affection of millions of country fans but also the respect of his fellow performers. RELATED: Here Are Some Facts About Roy Clark, One Of The Most Important Figures In Country Music Born … Read more
The country women are celebrating a different kind of victory today. After a three-decade-long drought, a collaboration between two females tops Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and Mediabase Country Airplay Chart again – and it’s none other than Elle King and Miranda Lambert’s “Drunk (and I Don’t Wanna Go Home).” The pop-leaning party anthem – about … Read more
Carrie Underwood definitely knows how to steal a show! During Monday (April 11) night’s 2022 CMT Music Awards, the country queen and eight-time Grammy Award winner slayed the stage with a never-before-seen performance for her current track “Ghost Story.” Kelsea Ballerini, who hosted the show from home after testing positive for COVID-19, introduced Underwood as … Read more
For seven decades, Roy Clark made use of his musical gift and entertaining personality to bring country music into millions of homes all over the world. Roy Clark songs introduced listeners to the genre’s gift, beauty, and humor. While he is perhaps best known as co-host of the long-running Hee Haw TV series, there is … Read more
On Monday night (April 11), George Strait made another record! During the 2022 CMT Music Awards, The King of Country Music took home the award for Performance of The Year for his rendition of Charley Pride’s 1970 classic hit, “Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by CMT … Read more
With his laid-back vocal style and a carefree, artistic approach, Bobby Bare has been known as one of the genre’s most unique artists. Between 1962 and 1983, Bobby Bare songs dominated the country charts – in fact, he charted nearly five dozen top-40 country hits. Born in Ironton, Ohio, Bobby Bare developed an early interest … Read more
Bobby Bare is definitely one of the most respected performers and recording artists in the history of country music. Bobby Bare songs dominated the radio stations from the late 1950s through the mid-80s. His emotionally convincing and powerful voice, combined with his gift of storytelling, did not only capture the heart of many country fans … Read more
We’ve all known Don Gibson for his rich baritone. In addition to that, he’s famous for the way he combined plain language with fascinating tunes to convey powerful emotions in his songs that were mostly written about solitude and sadness pertaining to love. This gained him the nickname “the sad poet.” Don Gibson then devised … Read more
Don Gibson is definitely one of the most talented composers of his era. Don Gibson songs all played their most important roles in bringing to the bigger audience the message about the Nashville songwriting community’s creativity, ability, and capacity. Born in Shelby, North Carolina, Don Gibson considered himself a songwriter first and a singer second. … Read more
On April 6, 1998, the world lost The First Lady of Country Music. Tammy Wynette died while taking a nap on a living-room couch at her Nashville home. The cause of her death was believed to have been a blood clot in the lungs – however, the time of her death was never established, and … Read more