If you’ve turned on country radio in the last couple of months, the chances are that you’ve heard Jordan Davis songs on repeat. The Louisiana native moved to Nashville in 2012 to fulfill the dream of becoming a songwriter. But his publisher noticed something special in his voice as well as his songs. Today, Davis … Read more
The more fans listen to Jordan Davis’ “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot,” the more they find their own stories in the sentimental song. The nostalgic single was released in 2019 as the third and final single from Davis’s breakout debut album Home State, and it garnered millions of streams for a very good reason. … Read more
In 2017, Jordan Davis’ “Singles You Up” was released as the lead single from his debut album, Home State. And just like that! The Louisiana-born country singer made a splash onto the country music scene. This super catchy tune quickly racked up millions of streams. It climbed to the top spot of Billboard’s Country Airplay … Read more
On the heels of earning his first No. 1 with his debut single, the Louisiana native shows no sign of slowing down. In 2018, Jordan Davis’ “Take It From Me” was released as a follow-up to his breakthrough hit, and the feel-good jam was just what he perfectly needs to become a staple in the … Read more
Hank Williams is considered as one of the most significant and iconic figures in country music history. Hank Williams songs were even among the greatest hits of all time. So, it was very unfortunate when his career was tragically cut short in 1953 at the heartbreaking age of 29 years old. He was survived by … Read more
In 2015, Dancing With the Stars continued, dancing our worries away with truly memorable performances from the 12 couples who competed as part of the ABC reality competition’s 10th-anniversary edition. Not only was the season one of the fiercest, but it’s the most anticipated for many reasons. RELATED: Country Singers Who’ve Danced With the Stars … Read more
In the early 1980s, Ricky Skaggs songs dominated the country radio. He polished his sound enough that he eventually turned into a mainstream country star and chart-topper. Since 1990, Skaggs has become a leader of the progressive bluegrass movement and one of the reigning legends. Skaggs managed to build prominence for his uniqueness and the … Read more
Long before Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina became country superstars and hitmakers they are today, the two talented artists were just teenagers competing for the title of the next American Idol winner during the famous finale of Season 10 in 2011. While they may be pitting against each other, they’ve created one of the best … Read more
While we may know Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as the seasoned members of the Highwaymen and among country music’s all-time greats – the two talented artists are actually pretty good buddies. Their longtime friendship can even be traced all the way back to when they shared a one-bedroom residence in the Madison Apartments in … Read more
Let’s take a trip down the country memory lane with this rare yet special footage of little Ricky Skaggs. Back in January 1962, the Kentucky native was only seven years old, but he’s already proving to the world that he was destined to be the bluegrass and country music legend he is today. During his … Read more
As Jordan Davis noted in one of his Instagram captions, he was adding a few limbs to the family tree and at the same time adding himself to the list of artists who have been putting out new music AND having kids during quarantine. Jordan Davis and wife Kristen O’Connor first announced baby number two … Read more
While we may know Toby Keith as someone who stands out in country music for his rousing anthems that center on drinking and partying and often reflect his life as a touring musician, many don’t know that the country hitmaker is also a happy family man. He has three children, and it appears that their … Read more
In 2016, George Strait became a grandfather once again. The country singer has announced the arrival of his granddaughter, Jilliann Louise Strait, telling the crowd about her birth during a show at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas that day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘛𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘳 ® (@tamarastrait_realtor) Born … Read more
In 1997, singer-songwriter Billy Yates released his self-titled debut album, jam-packed with classic-leaning honky-tonk tracks that he co-wrote himself. Two years later, one of Yates’ debut made its way to George Jones as the living country legend was preparing to release his 56th album, Cold Hard Truth – and that was “Choices.” Interestingly, the track … Read more
As we all were expecting, “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan went back-to-back at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and Country Airplay. It also has spent 24 consecutive weeks on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 chart. It is indeed the fastest-moving single among Jordan Davis songs to date, and it … Read more
This bluesy, rootsy song has just landed No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The achievement of “You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton comes nearly four years after the Kentucky native’s previous leader on the chart, “Broken Halos.” The track has also been on the Hot Country Songs chart for multiple weeks, holding the … Read more
The Highwaymen, composed of four of the brightest country stars – Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson – is perhaps the greatest country music supergroup in history. With such distinct singing voices, the four living legends shared a friendship and a love for music that translated into three albums over a decade, … Read more
The Top 40 country songs for February 2022 definitely show what country listeners are playing on repeat right now – with a team-up that first grew out of a blossoming friendship taking over the top spot. Well, after many months, Walker Hayes finally gave way to his fellow country stars as Jordan Davis and Luke … Read more
Yellowstone’s Season 4 just ended with an action-packed finale, but fans (like us!) are still not over the hype. FIRST, the ending was just so banging good (if you know, you know). And while there’s no official fifth installment announcement just yet, it’s a no-brainer that Paramount’s hit series will be back for another season. Rip said so, … Read more
It has been a year since T.J. Osborne publicly came out as gay and made history as the first queer artist signed to a major country label. In his interview with Sam Lansky for TIME magazine, the country singer bared it all – from his experiences, his reservations, and the importance of being true to … Read more
Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne arguably had one of the most beautiful onscreen chemistries. The two iconic actors started together in five films that began with The Quiet Man in 1952. From there, the pair gave us some of the big screen’s ultimate love stories. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maureen … Read more
Ask anyone in country music right now, and there’s a big chance they will tell you that Keith Whitley songs are among the greatest of all time. All through the genre’s history, there’s never been a haunting voice quite like Whitley’s. His powerful ability to bring emotion to his songs is just something only a … Read more
The singer and fiddler who was hailed by millions of country fans as the King of Country Music gave us all a taste of classic country sound to live by. Roy Acuff songs are even often being credited with the triumph of the country music genre. His versatility as an entertainer demonstrated in his high-energy, … Read more
The moment country legends Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings took the stage for an epic performance of “Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line,” you know you’re about to have a blast! Back in 1993, country legend Willie Nelson threw a significantly massive party for himself at his home in Texas for his 60th birthday, inviting … Read more
While promoting his first full-length studio album L.A. to Miami in an iconic tour, Keith Whitley met the fellow country star Lorrie Morgan. The two quickly hit it off and got married in November 1986. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorrie Morgan (@lorriemorgan_official) With immense talent and country cred, Keith and … Read more
Only a few vocalists could ever compare to the Grammy-winning legend Randy Travis. His cello-resonant voice that’s as thick as honey and sincere delivery that’s as honest as a dying man captured the heart of many country fans. So, imagine everyone’s shock when in 2013, Travis suffered a massive near-fatal stroke that left him paralyzed … Read more
Boiling down Buck Owens songs into a small handful of essential tracks is no easy task. This prolific singer-songwriter actually managed to record over 40 remarkable studio albums as well as eight live albums within just three decades. In the middle of the 1960s, Owens ruled the country music, producing songs that dominated the country … Read more
After listening to Jake Owen songs, we’re pretty sure that perfection just comes easily for the Vero Beach, Florida native. His performance has always been quick and effortless. You can tell that musical talent clearly comes naturally to him. Naive but determined, Owen kicked off his musical career performing country covers in campus bars just … Read more
Country music fans across the world got shocked when Harold Reid died at his home in Staunton, Virginia, on April 24, 2020, after bravely enduring a lengthy battle with kidney failure. Reid’s songwriting skills, comical side, and remarkable bass voice were essential elements of the beloved and revered Country Music Hall of Fame vocal group, … Read more
Over the past ten years, Lee Brice songs have made country fans laugh, cry, and feel emotions they have never felt before. A native of Sumter, South Carolina, Brice started singing at church when he was only seven and began writing his own songs when he was ten, with the influence of his father’s favorite … Read more