Dan + Shay announced officially on their socials that it has been 8 years since the first time they met each other which, by the way, is more than 10,000 hours in total. December 7, 2020, Dan + Shay with a loud crying emoji celebrated 54,000 hours longer than 10,000 hours grammy nominated song that … Read more
Nothing says a better farewell to indeed a shocking year with rock music itself but of course with a little mix of country music presented by Alabama through their free New Year’s Eve Livestream concert which premiered on December 31, 2020. The virtual event by the legendary rock/country band was made available to the public … Read more
The year 2020 didn’t make a good impression on most of us. But if you ask Luke Combs, he has other stories to tell as he describes his time at home as “productive.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) 2020 is Adventure Packed Of course, Luke Combs would … Read more
One after the other, we’ve seen several country music stars and all-time greats bid farewell to all of us. From one of the groundbreaking stars of our generation like Charley Pride to the all-time favorites like Kenny Rogers, they will all be missed by everyone especially their fans. Today, we remember all of the legends … Read more
In 2000, Sara Evans released “Born to Fly” from her album of the same name, and it quickly became her second No. 1 hit in Billboard Hot Country Songs. It also managed to peak at No. 34 on Billboard Hot 100. The song was accompanied by a music video that portrays Evans as Dorothy of … Read more
In 2008, Brooks & Dunn released “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” as the final single off their studio album Cowboy Town. And just a month since it entered the country chart, an alternate version of the song was recorded and released, this time it’s with the country superstar Reba McEntire. “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” helped break some records … Read more
In 2016, country star Kane Brown decided to take on George Strait’s iconic “Check Yes or No” for the Forever Country Cover Series in part of the 50th anniversary of the CMA Awards. Brown gave the timeless song his fresh and young perspective and effortlessly displayed his pure talent with his down-home twang and signature … Read more
It’s almost been a year since COVID-19 struck hard and placed the world under a global pandemic, yet there is still no news whether things will go the way it is before these upcoming days. One thing is certain, 2021 is coming and Brett Young already called shotgun to bring a new beam of sunshine … Read more
A new album from one of the well-known female country artists today is definitely what we all need this year. Carrie Underwood had the best Christmas gift for all of us when she announced that she will be releasing a new album in 2021 titled “My Savior.” Underwood officially announced on Christmas day that she … Read more
In 2020, John Prine released The Tree of Forgiveness, his first new album of original material in thirteen years, at the same time as his final studio album. Its standout track, “Summer’s End,” helped the album become Prine’s highest-charting one on the Billboard 200 and an obvious choice for Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of … Read more
During the early 20th century, the lighthearted song “In the Jailhouse Now” became a popular vaudeville piece. The song has been covered several times by the likes of Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, but one of the most popular recordings and the earliest one was by country musician Jimmie Rodgers. Recorded in 1928 in Camden, … Read more
Country Music Hall of Famer Ferlin Husky was best known for his third and final country No. 1 hit “Wings of a Dove.” He recorded the country gospel in 1960, and it went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country songs, which at the time was published under the title Hot Country and Western … Read more
As we all hope that next year will be a lot better than this year, we all have celebrated the contributions that some of Country Music’s living legends have made in the past years. Reminiscing on one of country music’s most iconic female artists, Carrie Underwood says her life was like Parton’s. Underwood is rising … Read more
When Glen Campbell released “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” in 1967 off his album of the same name, he was not only on the seventh album of his career. Remarkably, Campbell was already on his third album released of the same year in just five months. Indeed, Campbell ended 1967 being one of … Read more
The American country music group the Highwaymen – composed of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson – released “Desperados Waiting For A Train” off their debut album Highwayman in 1985. The supergroup’s version reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The Story Behind The Song Written by … Read more
Honestly, picking out a gift for someone at Christmas is one of the hardest choices we come through during the holidays. You’d never know what someone would want, but when you managed to tug their heartstrings through your gifts, the joy is simply unspeakable. Today, Matt Stell shared how he once received a Christmas Gift … Read more
On a day that only comes once a year where people can temporarily drop all their pain and problems turned out to be horrific for Nashville as it’s one of the victims of the handful of cities that were crushed by violence when a bomb exploded downtown on Christmas day. But there’s still a reason … Read more
The International Bluegrass Music Association confirmed Saturday, December 26, that Bluegrass Legend Tony Rice died at the age of 69. There were no further statements that were released on the official cause of death of Rice. Ricky Skaggs wrote on behalf of Rice’s family that his death occurred sometime on Christmas morning while having his … Read more
The chemistry between Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood is undeniable. And the power couple further proved that every time they perform together. Take for instance, the 2016 CMA Awards, where we got treated to an extra special performance of the husband-wife duo. Together, they joined forces to bring Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on a journey beyond … Read more
“Peace in the Valley” became a hit for Red Foley in 1951. Backed by the Sunshine Boys quartet, Foley’s version reached No. 7 on the Country & Western Best Seller chart. It also became the first gospel music record ever to sell a million copies. Sadly, on September 19, 1968, Foley died in his sleep … Read more
Linda Ronstadt conquered the charts and stole the hearts of many with her rendition of “Blue Bayou.” Ronstadt’s version of this timeless song was released off her 1977 studio album, Simple Dreams. In the United States, the song hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and held that position for four weeks. It also … Read more
Dolly Parton’s rendition of “Go Tell It on the Mountain” is absolutely among the best you’ll ever hear. The country superstar recorded this Christmas carol for her second Christmas album, Home for Christmas, which she released in 1990. The album was composed of ten Christmas standards and came along with a television special brought by … Read more
Known as Mr. Grand Ole Opry, Porter Wagoner charted more than eighty singles from 1954 to 1983, and this includes “A Satisfied Mind.” The song has been covered by several notable artists, including Joan Baez, Glen Campbell, David Allan Coe, Willie Nelson, Lee Ann Womack, among others. But Wagoner’s version, recorded in 1954, hit No. … Read more
The legendary country duo Dan + Shay has a unique way of celebrating the holiday season. Together with Safe Haven Family Shelter, a Nashville-based shelter to the housing program, the country duo surprised three families with houses they could now call home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan + Shay (@danandshay) … Read more
Celebrities are Christmas lover folks, too. We might often see them on stage performing during these times, but when the opportunity comes, spending time with their own families means a lot to them. And when you ask them about their favorite Christmas traditions, their answers are not as far as you would expect: eating out, … Read more
Merle Haggard took one last look at his time in Bakersfield, California during the late 1970s through the song “Kern River Blues.” Before Haggard’s tragic passing on April 6, 2019, the country legend spent a good chunk of his energy battling pneumonia in the hospital for several months. However, during that time, Haggard was still … Read more
Sometimes, just sitting on your couch enjoying a bowl of popcorn, and rewatching some of the annual Christmas movies on repeat is the most low-key yet the most enjoyable Christmas tradition. That goes the same for legendary and rising artists alike now that they’re free from the crippling deadlines at work or the ever-hassle preparations … Read more
Most likely almost everyone loves Christmas too right? Well, I’m pretty sure Brett Eldredge would agree with me. The country music star loves Christmas he just wants to take a break. However, his family won’t let him. Eldredge’s typical Christmas celebration would most likely revolve around spending most of his time enjoying with his family, … Read more
In 2000, John Montgomery had his last No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart with “The Little Girl.” It held the top position for three weeks and also managed to climb to the No. 35 spot of Billboard Hot 100. The song was released as the lead single off Montgomery’s … Read more
A span of 365 days is indeed too short for so many masterpieces that country music artists create in one year. Within it were the country songs that didn’t have the time to shine on Billboards’ monthly charts and CMA’s annual awarding. So, without further ado, here are some of country music’s undiscovered gems for … Read more