Not everyone knows this, but Alan Jackson’s “The Old Rugged Cross” is not the country singer’s original song. Nevertheless, the hymn is a fan-favorite among Alan Jackson’s gospel songs. His version was released as part of his 2006 “Precious Memories” album. “The Old Rugged Cross” Beginning George Bennard, a Methodist evangelist, was the original composer … Read more
Did you know Alan Jackson’s “Precious Memories” album wasn’t intended to be publicly released? The country music star recorded the album for his family and friends, so he only made 100 CDs as Christmas gifts. His wife and two of their daughters helped him record one song called “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus,” … Read more
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw shared an iconic duet singing “I Need You” at McGraw’s Brothers Of The Sun Tour back in August of 2012. In the middle of the song, Hill bursts into tears while singing some lines to husband Tim McGraw. The Nashville sweet couple proved again why most fans model them as relationship goals. … Read more
In the middle of the 1980s, Randy Travis grew into a major new voice in country music by helping the Music City remember its storied past. When almost everyone pursued the pop-oriented sound of the Urban Cowboy craze, Randy’s songs – featuring his sincere vocal style and lyrics that everyone could relate to – helped … Read more
Hello Darlin’ is just one of the many Conway Twitty songs that definitely hit us right in the feels. In almost over 40 years of his music career, Conway made our hearts long and swoon with his songs. Though his career was quite overlooked when talking about the legends and the greats, it will never … Read more
Conway Twitty’s It’s Only Make Believe will definitely shatter your heart into tiny little pieces as you inhale in every lyric. It was a story of a dream that can only be as real as a make believe. The heartbreaking song was written by Conway Twitty himself and drummer Jack Nance in between their sets at … Read more
Hassie Harrison plays the role of Laramie in the widely popular Yellowstone series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family who controls the largest ranch in the US. Completing the Dutton family are Luke Grimes (Kayce), Kelly Reilly (Beth), Wes Bentley (Jamie), Kelsey … Read more
Randy Travis’ “Amazing Grace” is a Christian hymn that has been around since 1779. Several centuries have passed and it’s still extremely popular, especially in the United States, where it is being used for religious purposes as well as for secular ones. The beloved hymn was written in 1772 by the English poet and Anglican … Read more
Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen” will always have a special place in every country music fans’ heart. Well, there’s no doubt to that as it’s almost impossible not to fall in love with its sweet melody and romantic lyrics. Written by Nashville award-winning songwriters Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, the love song was released … Read more
Country music star, Luke Bryan, is famous for his upbeat songs and booty-shaking dances. The singer is one of the biggest music icons of modern country music and started his career in 2007 when he released his debut single “All My Friends Say.” It’s not that hard to fall in love with Luke as he … Read more
Jessica Ussery Aldean has been by Jason Aldean’s side since they were teenagers and most especially during the start of his country music career. Aldean married Jessica in 2001 – sadly, it was a marriage that will only last for eleven years when Aldean filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Learn more about Jason Aldean’s first … Read more
Being the only son of two of the biggest names in country music – Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash -John Carter Cash persists in maintaining and expanding the family legacy. In addition to being a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, John Carter Cash is also a record producer, an author, and even recently added … Read more
Hassie Harrison is definitely more than just a pretty face. Though many know her as the girlfriend of One Tree Hill actor Austin Nichols, the 31-year-old Texas native is also proving to be a really talented actress. In 2020, she was introduced in the Yellowstone series as barrel racer extraordinaire Laramie, who turned Season 3 into an intriguing must-watch. … Read more
Steve Craig or more popularly known as Marie Osmond’s husband, has led quite a mysterious early life. Nothing much was known except for his love of basketball that he turned into a professional career and a successful one at that. In 1982, he married Paper Roses singer Marie Osmond which brought him into the limelight. And even … Read more
John Carter Cash talked about his legendary father, Johnny Cash, and revealed such a heartwarming story. According to John Carter Cash, the music icon was once asked by Larry King – live on television – what he would like to be remembered, to which Cash answered: “as a good father.” And John Carter Cash confirmed … Read more
John Carter Cash has always been a very proud son to his father, Johnny Cash – especially on how the music icon showed incredible resilience and strength as his life came to an end. John Carter Cash remembered his father confined to a wheelchair – fighting pneumonia and even barely breathing – during the last … Read more
Marie Osmond and Steve Craig’s love story started in 1982 in front of 4,000 guests in attendance. Their wedding took place in the Mormon temple where the “Paper Roses” singer’s parents also married as well as her brother Donny Osmond, so it was extra special for the duo. A year later in April, they welcomed their first … Read more
You might know Dave Fenley from his 2013 stint on America’s Got Talent Season 8 or as part of Team Blake in The Voice Season 15. Though he did not win in these competitions, we’re sure that he completely blew you with his awesome vocals and his heart-strumming guitar skills. And for that, he won … Read more
Behind every great country song is an awe-inspiring story, and Miranda Lambert’s “Tin Man” is no exception. The heartbreaking song was released to radio in 2017 as the third single from Lambert’s The Weight of These Wings, which she has written shortly after her highly-publicized divorce from fellow country superstar Blake Shelton. And Miranda Lambert … Read more
Miranda Lambert’s “Little Red Wagon” has been performed by the country superstar several times at big awards shows, including the Grammy Awards and the ACM Awards. And every time she does, fans would be on their feet, eagerly to sing along. But the same fans are wondering: What does the song actually mean? Is it … Read more
Two decades later, Miranda Lambert’s “Kerosene” is still as feisty as it used to be! The song was released in 2005 as the title track to her major-label debut album of the same name, and it fired up the charts – landing at No. 15 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. It’s also the first among … Read more
Country legend Loretta Lynn snapped a beautiful family Christmas picture with her children Patsy, Cissy, Peggy, and Ernest. She captioned their photo, saying that family is what matters most, especially in these trying times. To put all of Loretta Lynn’s children and her husband in one photo, you can see them holding a picture of … Read more
Loretta Lynn’s “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” is a duet with music artist Conway Twitty. Their chemistry was highly loved by fans putting the song on the top spot in the 1973 Canadian RPM Country Tracks and US Billboard Country Songs. This also received positive reviews from the critics, which proved their success as a duo. … Read more
Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” has a legacy that’s unreachable to most music artists today. The song received special recognition as it is one of Loretta Lynn’s most popular songs and one of music’s most significant recordings. With this, it’s worthy of knowing the beauty and undying strength of the country music legend’s all-time classic … Read more
Miranda Lambert’s “Bluebird” was released in 2019 as the second single off her studio album Wildcard, and it quickly brought the country singer back to the charts. The song is Lambert’s first No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as a solo artist after seven years – with “Over You” in 2012 being the … Read more
Just like last month, the Top 40 country songs for March 2021 are still headed by the newcomers – with Gabby Barrett and Niko Moon taking over the top spot. Amazingly, Taylor Swift is back on the list more than a decade later with her new version of “Love Story” and even once again reaching … Read more
After losing her daughter and eldest child, Betty Sue, to emphysema, the country legend Loretta Lynn created a heart-breaking tribute. The complications brought by the disease took Betty Sue’s life at the age of 64. As a chronic pulmonary disease, emphysema affects the oxygen in the lungs from reaching the bloodstream. On her first death … Read more
Kenny Rogers’ Jackass was one of MADtv’s very best sketch offerings. The one-hour show was Fox Broadcasting Company’s effort at the sketch comedy game. It was first broadcasted to audiences in October 1995 and soon grew into the network’s staple for more than a decade – entertaining audiences and launching careers. Meanwhile, Kenny Rogers’ Jackass … Read more
Loretta Lynn’s kids experienced untimely deaths that shook the singer’s family forever. People say that the children of the queen of country music are always lucky. They have a perfect life and have a rich background thanks to their famous mom. But unfortunately, tragedy struck some of Lynn’s kids and grandchildren. Building a Young Family … Read more
David Allan Coe has always been known in the country music industry as ‘outlaw’s outlaw.’ With his eccentric personality, rebellious music, and unconventional lifestyle, he won himself thousands of fans but it was also exactly why he still did not break through mainstream success. Nevertheless, with five decades of music career, he remains an iconic … Read more