Without a doubt, Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” has one of the most lovesick lyrics in all of country music. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” was released as a mere B-side to the up-tempo “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It” because it was deemed more radio-friendly than melancholy ballads. Still, … Read more
Backtrack to his days as the frontman of the mid-90’s pop-rock group “Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker was known for his musical inclinations. However, after their debut album “Cracked Rear View,” which practically was inescapable after selling 10 million copies in 1995, the grouped seem to have run out of gas that in 1998, … Read more
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees of 2020 are ready and several country artists will join dozens more to honor this year’s inductees. Happening on November 7, 2020, country stars Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, and Gwen Stefani will join dozens of other artists to give honor to this year’s Rock & Roll Hall … Read more
The friendship between Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. resulted in one epic collaboration, titled “The Conversation.” The song was originally released on Williams’ 1979 album Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound. Four years later, their collaboration was reissued on Jennings’ album Waylon and Company, composed almost entirely of duets. Though Williams and Jennings’ “The Conversation” … Read more
Elvis Presley’s catalog contains an impressive range that has become an integral part of American culture. One of his most memorable hits was “Jailhouse Rock.” This fast-paced song and the King’s performance of it in the film of the same name inspired many fans to get up and dance. Two such people were country superstars … Read more
George Jones’ rendition of “I Always Get Lucky with You” became his ninth and final No. 1 on the country chart as a solo artist. Released as the second single from his 1983 album Shine On, the song stayed at No. 1 for one week and remained on the country chart for thirteen weeks. George … Read more
George Jones’ hit song, “The Grand Tour” will absolutely be our all-time favorite. It was released in 1974 as the first single from Jones’ album of the same name. The emotional song was a hit and earned Jones the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, the sixth No. 1 song of … Read more
With discrimination towards other races increasing globally, and that gnawing feeling that we are puppet on-strings by those people who are in power, Mickey Guyton asks God for a ‘Heaven Down Here’ with the hope that he will mitigate these contemporary problems our world is facing today. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” is one of the most cherished love songs of all time. Paul Anka wrote and recorded it in 1959, at the height of his fame – being the most successful teenage-singer of the ’50s who wrote his own song. He had been a star for two years, having a … Read more
Jessi Colter’s “I’m Not Lisa” has truly put her on the map. The legendary No. 1 hit became Colter’s commercial breakthrough as a solo artist; simultaneously, it was a major crossover pop hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Subsequently, the song ranked as the 40th most popular song on Billboard’s Year-End … Read more
Earning a total of seventeen No. 1 country hits and selling millions of albums throughout the decades, Don Williams was a true master of his craft. He quickly made his name in the industry and turned out to be a staple of any true country music collection. He was later called one of the most … Read more
The world of country music is one big family consisting of artists, songwriters, fans, you name it. And if one is without the other, it’s not really complete. So as proof of the undying legacy of one of country music legends, Kelly Clarkson made herself a vessel of Johnny Cash’s memory through her ‘Ring of … Read more
The CMT Awards have been an annual celebration for the country music industry which includes fans, artists, and songwriters. Even with what the world is going through today, the CMT Awards night is still something that we all should look forward to. Here are some details that you have to know. View this post on … Read more
In 2003, George Jones released his version of the beautiful gospel, “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be.” It was part of his 58th studio album called The Gospel Collection. Jones’ decision to record the album is said to have been inspired by his near-fatal crash in 1999 when he ran his SUV off the road while … Read more
How many times have you heard Charley Pride singing the song “Crystal Chandeliers?” Perhaps it would be too many to count In 1967, Pride covered “Crystal Chandeliers,” and it became an instant hit despite not being released as a single. The song was actually an album cut from Pride’s No. 1 selling album, The Country … Read more
9 years ago, the Rascal Flatts trio was introduced to the Grand Ole Opry community and it was a dream come true for Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. On October 8, Rascal Flatts celebrated a very special day. On the same day in 2011, the trio was inducted by Little James Dickens … Read more
After growing up in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and becoming an established auto parts salesman, most people will usually stop there. But the funny thing about artists is that they know music flows through their veins. They are ready to take any risk even if it means leaving their jobs and their hometowns to get into … Read more
Country’s beloved duo, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, released “Lead Me On” in 1971 as the first single and title track from the album of the same name. It became the second No. 1 on the U.S. country singles chart for the pair as a duo and dominated the top of the chart for a … Read more
Whenever a country fan hears the song “Troubadour,” the first thing they think of is George Strait. The King of Country gave the song an iconic status after releasing it in 2008 as the second single and title track from his album of the same name. Surprisingly, “Troubadour” is not one of Strait’s No. 1 … Read more
Back in 1973, a variety of greats gave a stellar performance of the gospel tune “I’ll Fly Away.” The Hee Haw show had always featured gospel singers performing gospel songs and church song standards. And in one memorable episode, Roy Clark and Grandpa Jones from the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet teamed up with David ‘Stringbean’ … Read more
In 1972, Tom T. Hall released the song “Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine” as the second and final single album, The Storyteller. It went on becoming Hall’s third No. 1 on the U.S. country singles chart and even earned him his second nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Country Song. Indeed, “Old Dogs, … Read more
Toby Keith scored a chart-topping hit with his single “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)” when he released it as the lead single from his album Unleashed in 2002. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard … Read more
In one touching video, a group of U.S. Marines took a break from their intense training and structured regimens to come together and sing, “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High.” Accompanied by an acoustic guitar, the Marines did not hold back. Instead, they harmoniously sign and gesture that you can feel a sincere sense … Read more
For people who have been part of the music industry for a long time, remembering grand or simple things could really get them sobbing. It could be about their first break, their first music video, every stepping stone of their career is something they would always cherish. Today’s highlights are the members of Runaway June; … Read more
Several details regarding this year’s CMA Awards have been handed out and many others are still to be made. But for long-time CMA co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, it was a long 11-year learning curve, of close calls and near misses until they’re able to master their craft as hosts of the annual awards … Read more
Keith Whitley released “Don’t Close Your Eyes” as the third single of his album of the same name in 1988. It shot straight to No. 1 on the country charts, while peaking at No. 2 in Canada. It also became Billboard’s No. 1 country Single of The Year. Written by Bob McDill, “Don’t Close Your … Read more
Pulled from the archives, this footage will give you a rare glimpse into the early years of one country icon. Making an appearance on the Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show in January 1959, Dick Clark excitedly announced his surprise guest, and it was no other than Conway Twitty! The audience can be heard roaring in the … Read more
Due to the extra downtime, most of our country artists today have their situation could be a make or break scenario for their career. With tours canceled due to the pandemic, the time usually spent on their travels are now back into our artists’ hands, and it’s their business whether to use it to laze … Read more
Are you ready for The Voice Season 19? Yes, that is right! It is the 19th season of The Voice and they are airing this 2020! The 18th season of The Voice might not have ended we’ve thought it to be as the show ended in having the judges and the contestants shoot in their homes. Though … Read more
Reba McEntire‘s boyfriend, Rex Linn, was described by the country superstar as a breath of fresh air, and she gets butterflies whenever she hears his voice. She says she feels like a “giddy teenager again” since they started dating. “I’m in love,” McEntire recently told Good Morning America.” [Being in love] really inspires me to … Read more