The Eagles have been one of the renowned group of artists that had pretty high standards set amongst themselves. It later resulted in the group breaking up around the ’80s. But that bitterness became a tale of the past when Travis Tritt tried to get the band together again. Bitter Medicines For starters, their band … Read more
Charley Pride is one of the most well-known country music stars in history. His voice has entertained audiences for decades, and his songs continue to be played on radios all across America. Ever since his career skyrocketed in 1966, Charley Pride quickly became a country chart stalwart. He managed to score twenty-nine No. 1 hits … Read more
We’ve come across so many gospel songs on the subject of heaven, and they never fail to rouse our spirits – one of these is “In My Father’s House.” It was originally recorded in 1954 by the American southern gospel quartet Blackwood Brothers, making it one of the only two songs the group recorded between … Read more
Back in 2012, country singer Blake Shelton teamed up with his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, for a duet of the Christmas song “Time for Me to Come Home” off Shelton’s 2013 holiday album, Cheers, It’s Christmas. Interestingly, the song was written by the mother and son tandem. “Blake was writing the song for his Christmas album … Read more
The first black superstar of country music, singer Charley Pride, has died. His publicist confirmed that Pride passed away on December 12 in Dallas, Texas, from complications related to COVID-19. He was 86. Country music’s biggest names, celebrities, and Pride’s fans took to social media Saturday to honor the music legend, who topped the charts … Read more
This Thursday, Taylor Swift surprised all of us with her announcement that she will be dropping her ninth full studio album. Swift also dropped her eight studio album “Folklore” by surprise in July this year. This time, Swift said that “Evermore” is a sister record of her eighth album. She’s 31 and Just Couldn’t Stop … Read more
Ever since cities and towns shut down in March, only a handful of people has been able to travel to distant places. As for Dierks Bentley and his family, it seems like they are to spend their holidays in Colorado due to travel restrictions. For the country artist, he sure does feel bummed out for … Read more
In 1963, Bill Anderson got his second No. 1 on the country chart with his song “Still.” It remained on top of the chart for seven non-consecutive weeks. The song was a crossover success on the pop charts peaking at No. 8. The same year it was released, four more other artists recorded the song. … Read more
Did you know “One Day at a Time” was recorded by more than 200 artists and has been No.1 in several territories? The popular Country and Western-style Christian song became best known among country fans when American country gospel singer Cristy Lane recorded it. Lane began enjoying mainstream success in the late 1970s after releasing … Read more
Despite the tortuous year with concerts prohibited, country music fans still log a lot of listening minutes. Ten country songs came on top for gaining the most number of listening minutes this 2020. As country fans, we have been blessed with some great tunes that reminded us of what life was like before the global … Read more
There’s always this special day of the year when couples look back on that time they exchanged vows, presenting each other rings symbolizing fidelity. As for Luke Bryan, he wouldn’t let any year slip by without commemorating his wedding with his wife Caroline in 2006. From the looks of it, their marriage is still as … Read more
Billboard has dropped the names of the top country artists of this year! Luke Combs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) Luke Combs is yet again found on the top and named as the Billboard Country Artists of the Year. Combs also topped the Hot Country Songs, Country … Read more
In 1966, some two years after Jim Reeves’ death in a plane crash in July 1964, the song “Distant Drums” provided the singer with his only No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom – despite being released posthumously. It remained in the UK Singles Chart for twenty-five weeks. The single also snagged the top spot … Read more
Classic hymns speak theological truths in a memorable and unique way, and “Jesus Paid it All” is one of such beloved hymns. Written by Elvina M. Hall in 1865, “Jesus Paid it All” has been sung by Christians for 150 years. The way the song celebrates the total sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross … Read more
Radio interviews may not be as trendy as they were before, but they can still be considered gems. As topics can sometimes go ‘out of hand’ like how the K92.3 talk with Blake Shelton slowly shifted from the Ole Red Restaurant he’s managing to something quite personal — his engagement with The Voice coach Gwen … Read more
The Grand Ole Opry family will be welcoming Rhonda Vincent into the family! The award-winning bluegrass artist was supposed to debut on March 24. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, the date of her debut was moved to February 6 next year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhonda Vincent (@rhondavincent) Rhonda … Read more
Music producer Michael James Ryan, also known under the moniker Busbee, left the music industry grieving after undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor that was also the main cause of the death of Sen. John McCain. Busbee was the architect of several hits for artists like Maren Morris, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Blake … Read more
It’s been a long way since the Florida Georgia Line duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley started their music career in 2010. As they prepare to release their latest album, they just can’t help but remember the milestones they reached over the years: how they gained admirers, their passion for country music, and their … Read more
It’s nearly fifty years ago when Don Williams released “Some Broken Hearts Never Mend” as the first single from the album Visions. The song quickly became No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in the United States. It held that position for a single week and spent a total of twelve weeks within the … Read more
In 1948, Tex Ritter released his cover of the recitation song “The Deck of Cards” that was popularized in the fields of both country and popular music. It then reached No. 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. “The Deck of Cards” was actually first released by T. Texas Tyler, and it became a hit in … Read more
It’s this time of the year once again for year end lists acknowledging the best of the best in the music industry! As Billboard revealed its all-genre Top 100 Artists of 2020, country music is well represented with over a dozen of artists included this year. With no surprise, Luke Combs has led all country … Read more
Nothing spells country better than good music and a good heart. Not a few country artists found unconventional ways to use their same platform to demonsrate that there is more than just one way to show compassion for our neighbors. Here, we highlight Tracy Lawrence as he gets his 15th annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry … Read more
In 2003, Toby Keith released the song “I Love this Bar” as the first single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, holding the top spot for a total of five weeks. But more importantly, it set off an entirely new business … Read more
In 1981, George Strait made a major label debut with his song “Unwound.” Released as the lead single from his debut album Strait Country, the song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart – it was Strait’s first top-ten hit. Strait regularly included “Unwound” in his set on his Cowboy Rides … Read more
It’s an unbelievable fact that we have reached the time for the year-end lists, but here we are, reviewing TIME magazine’s Best Songs of the Year. There were common picks for every year’s best song, but Morgan Wallen’s “7 Summers” caught our eye. If there are artists that felt the extent of the pandemic, Morgan … Read more
Every once in a while, one could not help but feel like being stuck in the rut, or a messed-up situation that has the potential to ruin your faith, almost thinking that you come to a point of no return in your life. But these are also the situations that make us stronger, and with … Read more
Johnny Cash knew too well how to hold on to the songs and the people he loved. Among these songs was Bob Dylan’s “One Too Many Mornings,” which he covered numerous times. In 1986, he released a new “One Too Many Mornings” off his album Heroes with another country legend, Waylon Jennings. Cash and Jennings … Read more
Just a few months after the untimely death of Justin Townes Earle, medical examiners confirmed the cause to be due to a drug overdose. The singer/songwriter’s representatives broke the news through Earle’s socials. This is part of continuing the singer’s legacy of raising awareness about substance addiction. In addition to the early-suspected cause like alcohol … Read more
After releasing his album a few weeks ago, Garth Brooks’ ‘Fun’ debuted on the ranking charts with flying colors and a promising potential for landing 7, with only the top brass on country music ahead of him. When his album’s performance keeps up with its current reputation, it definitely can win him the chart’s crown … Read more
After so much teasing of his long-anticipated collaboration with EDM artist Marshmello, country star Kane Brown finally dropped the song “One Thing Right” in 2019. The song was initially slated for Brown’s 2018 sophomore album, Experiment, but the singer decided to send it to Marshmello after meeting him at the American Music Awards that same … Read more