Singer-songwriter K.T. Oslin has passed away at the age of 78. After fighting Parkinson’s disease and recently was infected by the Covid-19 virus which was rumored as the main cause of her death, Oslin was announced dead Monday morning, December 21. The official cause of her death has not yet been announced. View this post … Read more
Most of the world today would probably agree that this year was a year that we all would like to forget. No doubt this was the worst year for most of us and we would not be sorry to say goodbye to 2020. However, there were more fun and uplifting moments in 2020 than we … Read more
New Year’s Eve traditions are something most people look forward to. From the word itself, it only comes during the peak moments as the year ends and another starts. But not all people choose to have these things at the store like the family of country superstar Carrie Underwood. This year, instead of simply appreciating … Read more
Written by Carole King, “You’ve Got a Friend” became the biggest and most popular hit for James Taylor, who was only twenty-three years old then. It was released as the first single off his 1971 album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, and it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. … Read more
In 2006, Randy Travis delivered one of the most divine renditions of the popular Christmas carol, “Silent Night.” The country singer showed the world how he never holds back as far as honoring the annual celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth as he performed inside one of the most magnificent sights in the world, the Carlsbad … Read more
It’s always nice to imagine that there are TV shows that keep us occupied as we patiently anticipate the holidays! Once again, CBS is up and ready for the challenge by inviting artists like Miranda Lambert to perform one of her greatest hits that many of us love, “Bluebird.” But as the saying goes, ‘COVID-19 … Read more
The legendary lead singer of Alabama, Randy Owen will co-chair the 2022 World Games that will be held in his home state. Owen is honored to join his fellow Alabamians Charles Barkley, Dr. Henry Panion, and those names that are still to be announced soon whom he will be working with to bring the games … Read more
The 2020 Americana Award winners were announced on December 15. The late John Prine and The Highwomen came as the biggest winners among everyone. This year’s event was very different from what we were costumed to. The awards night often comes as a culmination of the AmericanaFest were no less than 100 artists perform in … Read more
As the year nears its conclusion, Gabby Barrett had her ultimate hit “I Hope” break history! The mega-hit song introduced the young and upcoming country artists Gabby Barrett. Now, it is the longest number 1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Charts as she has now reigned 20 straight weeks. This was also the first … Read more
It has been nearly four decades since George Strait earned his first No. 1 hit with “Fool Hearted Memory.” The song was released as the first single from Strait’s album Strait from the Heart and was included in the soundtrack of the film The Soldier. Strait has also made a cameo in the film. The … Read more
Reba McEntire had her first No. 1 since 2004 when her song “Consider Me Gone” snagged the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. Released as the second single from McEntire’s thirty-third studio album Keep On Loving You in 2009, “Consider Me Gone” became her longest-lasting No. 1 at four weeks. The song also landed … Read more
One of the pinnacles of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s partnership is absolutely the song “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” Jennings and Nelson collaborated at numerous stages of their careers, and this country classic is one of the most famous alliances between the two stars. Released on their 1978 duet … Read more
Nothing spells Florida better than enticing afternoons lit with golden painted skies and it’s one of a kind sunset, and nothing depicts the view more than the Singer-songwriter Van Plating’s latest music video for her single ‘Bird on a Wire’. But this time, prepare to meet another side of Van, as she shifts slightly from … Read more
Either you’re a night owl or an early bird, but whichever one you are, Dolly Parton takes the latter. A Workaholic Early Bird In a recent interview as she appears in the Pop Culture RuPaul’s Drag Race show, Dolly Parton shared that she begins her day in an untimely hour of 3 a.m. But as … Read more
Elvis Presley had several hits, but one of the more famous is undoubtedly the “Blue Suede Shoes.” The King of Rock and Roll recorded the song in 1956, and it appeared as the opening track of his eponymous debut album Elvis Presley. Though the song has been mostly associated with Presley – reaching No. 20 … Read more
In 1995, country music artist Jeff Carson released “The Car” as the third single from his debut album Jeff Carson. The song not only reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, but it has touched so many hearts. It quickly resonated with many fans as it speaks to the power of … Read more
Since his passing on Saturday, the country music industry is still mourning one of its legends and pillars, Charley Pride. Both up and coming and veteran artists had their way to commemorate the legendary and groundbreaking career of Pride. Country music legends Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Loretta Lynn, and Brad Paisley are just a few … Read more
Whether you know him from TikTok or as Adam Levine’s team member during the Voice Season 16, or as a rising country singer, Andrew Jannakos ought to bring some excitement as he officially released his first-ever music video just this Friday, December 11 for his ‘Gone Too Soon’ single. And with his fans curious about … Read more
It’s been a year since one of the rising names in the country industry, Sam Hunt, got arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He also had multiple charges under his neck for violation of traffic laws early in the morning of November 2019 in Nashville. What’s worse, Sam Hunt was not only discovered … Read more
For all country music fans, you probably might have crossed paths with the rising song from Chris Lanes. “Big, Big Plans” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase charts this week. This gave Lane his third number 1 single, following his 2019 “I Don’t Know About You” and the 2016 “Fix.” “Big, Big … Read more
The traditional gospel song “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” has been performed and recorded by many artists. In fact, it is one of the most frequently played numbers in the hymn and dirge section of traditional New Orleans jazz funerals. And in 1960, Patsy Cline lent her rich, vibrant voice to record the popular … Read more
In 1981, Dottie West recorded “What Are We Doin’ in Love” with her frequent collaborator and close friend, Kenny Rogers. The song was released as the second single from the album Wild West. It became West and Rogers’ third and final No. 1 on the country chart as a duo. The song was also a … Read more
Have you listened to Garth Brooks’ “The Dance?” Well, if you have not, Kelly Clarkson will be convincing you to listen to it now! It was known to everyone that Kelly Clarkson and former husband Brandon Blackstock’s divorce would be a bit messy. After bearing two children, River in 2014 and Remington in April 2016, … Read more
The second week before the beginning of December starts sad as one of the greatest, kindest, and legendary country artists passed away. This was following Pride’s immense battle with the infamous global pandemic COVID-19. He was a father-figure and a close friend for all stars we look up to, and that’s the reason why Scotty … Read more
A year after Jim Croce died in a plane crash in Natchitoches, Louisiana, “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song” was posthumously released as a single from his album I Got a Name in 1974. The song then entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 73 but quickly reached No. 9, … Read more
When Charlie Rich issued out a few handfuls of songs, and none achieved much success, he made a bold move to rework his image into a Nashville Sound ballad singer. And it totally paid off when the song “Behind Closed Doors” landed in the No. 1 chart position. Released as a single from his 1973 … Read more
Carrie Underwood has become an automatic Christmas figure this holiday season with the release of her “My Gift” Christmas album along with her TV Special. But a holiday pro she might seem, there’s one thing about Christmas that she’s admittedly inferior to, gift-giving. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) Not … Read more
The country music industry has yet again lost a legend. Charley Pride died at the age of 86, leaving everyone in mourning. Among Charley Pride’s friends, none could be in greater sorrow than country star Dolly Parton. For the whole course of this year, Parton had to say goodbye to some of her closest friends. … Read more
Here are some interesting Charley Pride facts you probably didn’t know! The groundbreaking singer was one of country music’s biggest success stories in the late ’60s through the mid-’80s. With his warm, strong baritone voice and a knack for phrasing that gave his performances a down-home sincerity and authenticity, Pride remained a popular live attraction … Read more
Honored for her prowess in terms of songwriting on Billboard 2020 Women in Music event just this December 10, Dolly Parton did something that most awardees wouldn’t. She used her spotlight to give a shout-out to other women aspiring to be just like her. Cheering Women’s Independence During the virtual event, Dolly Parton expressed how … Read more