Forty-three years ago, when “Paper Rosie” was released, Gene Watson was able to build a legacy on adding a new life to others’ compositions. The song was the first single and title track from his album of the same name, and it peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the … Read more
The Platters were the first-ever African-American who made it big as a pop supergroup in the early 50s. With a classic lineup of David Lynch, Zola Taylor, Herb Reed, and Paul Robi, the group was formed in 1952, adding Tony Williams as the lead vocalist in 1953. After their first couple of records failed to … Read more
In August of 1996, a young woman from Tennessee made her country music debut with a song of what seems to be an ode to teenage romance and lost innocence. Newcomer Deana Carter released “Strawberry Wine” as the lead single from her debut album Did I Shave My Legs For This? And it went on … Read more
If you are an all-time fan of Eric Church, we all know him as an artist with a signature yet an edgy image when it comes to country music. But before that, you would also know that he never actually donned his baseball cap and sunglasses on stage until the music community noticed his album … Read more
Movies hitting big time have played a major role in the promotion of new songs through their soundtracks. However, for the 1978 “Urban Cowboy” film, it was a completely different story. The “Urban Cowboy” Impact “Urban Cowboy,” upon its release as a film, did not get much attention like any other blockbuster films back then. … Read more
Most of our local and international artists’ careers are at stake during this season considering their activities always involve tours that require face-to-face human interaction. Miranda Lambert is no exemption, halting her tours for the last straw of precaution. Now she’s been anxious whether she’ll be able to return to the stage or will be … Read more
We tend to look up to our favorite musical artists, but it’s still amusing to know that they, too, have their own personal favorites. Today, we’re talking about rising star Caylee Hammack covering one of her favorite childhood song, ‘Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good’ by Don Williams. But you know what’s more nerve-wracking? … Read more
Neal McCoy has been known for his energetic live shows and incredible rapport with his audience. Still, it’s his brand of neo-traditionalist honky tonk that brought him a string of hits in the mid-’90s after winning a talent contest in 1981. Here are our top 10 favorite songs by Neal McCoy. 10. If I Was … Read more
We all have experienced the joy brought by the fulfillment of our biggest dream. It might be being your first car, marrying the person of your dreams or landing your first promotions. Without a doubt, these moments could bring tears to your eyes. Songwriter Emily Landis had the same experience. A Ride Filled with Emotions … Read more
Cannabis or more likely known as marijuana has been legal in more than 30 states in the US for medical purposes, and believe it or not, for recreational purposes where the number’s a tad higher. Despite the constraints toward the flowering herb, many people, and some of our well-known famous personalities, have been using them … Read more
Neal McCoy’s children are making their father proud. The country music singer has accomplished a lot of things ever since his career skyrocketed three decades ago. But above all, the talented artist treasures his kids Swayde and Miki. Let’s get to know more about the children of the “No Doubt About It” singer. Christian Swayde … Read more
Neal McCoy’s wife, Melinda Williams, has been by his side for nearly four decades already. And the two got one of the greatest love stories in the music business. But did you know that the longtime couple’s romance blossomed in a shoe store? Guess we can all say they did fall “head over heels.” Well, … Read more
In these trying times, situations are more like make or break especially now that we can only be with a limited number of people. Naturally, we’re stuck with our families, our children, or spouses. And let’s face one hard reality, not all couples feel the same vibe as their partners which makes this lockdown a … Read more
If you regularly tune in to WSM radio, you probably have heard of Eddie Stubbs. Stubbs has been a part of WSM and has also been the third longest-tenured host of the Grand Ole Opry. But on Tuesday, July 21, Eddie Stubbs announced that he would be retiring from the Opry and from the network. … Read more
Matt Stell’s “Prayed for You” has turned into country’s latest love ballad that every people in love could relate to. It is Stell’s debut single and appears on his debut extended play Everywhere but On. But did you know that whenever Stell himself sings it, he embraces a different message? To the star on the … Read more
With the breakout success of his debut single, “Prayed for You,” rising artist Matt Stell seems poised to become a big star. Though Stell’s rise in country music may seem rapid to some, he actually took a winding, and even surprising road to get to where he is today. Get to know more about Matt … Read more
“The thing I miss the most about playing live is the connection I feel to everyone,” McGraw says in the release. “Even if we can’t physically be together this summer, hopefully, this will give us a chance to share the new album and know how much we are still together seeing each other through.” Tim … Read more
Don Williams was one of the most recognized and beloved music legends to ever hit the radio waves. His smooth baritone voice was among the defining sounds of country music throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Thanks to him, we get to enjoy some of the greatest hits the genre has ever seen, like “It Must … Read more
Country music legend Conway Twitty first released his sorrowful ballad “Hello Darlin‘” 1970 off his album of the same name, and ever since then, it has been breaking hearts with its melancholy lyrics. Over the decades, many artists have covered the classic song too. Here are some of our hand-picked favorites. George Jones Is there … Read more
Yes, it is still July, but Carrie Underwood is giving us an early treat for Christmas. More than a month ago, country superstar Carrie Underwood announced that this would be the year that she would be releasing her first-ever Christmas album. Here are the things that we need to know about “The Gift.” “The Gift” … Read more
“I just didn’t want to do anything for a good few weeks. And I slowly came down into my studio and recorded … and slowly got back on the horse. And once I did, it was almost like a whole new drive to create came out of that. But it definitely didn’t start out that … Read more
With its uplifting message of eternal life, Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on that Mountain” has long been considered a multi-platinum-selling artist’s masterpiece, the one he himself is confident he’ll be most remembered for. And ever since its debut in 1994, it became a funeral and memorial service standard in the minds of many. It … Read more
Johnny Cash spent over 2 decades working with Columbia Records. With numerous, timeless hits and top-grossing albums, the relationship between Cash and Columbia seemed to be flawless. But in 1986, Nashville was shocked at the news that Columbia and Cash will be heading their separate ways after 26 colourful years of partnership. Let’s take a … Read more
Thanks to lockdown, our famous country artists got a lot of time in their hands, too. In fact, they use this downtime to tend to things they’ve planned before but just didn’t have the time to really make it happen. Today, let’s have a look at the new flow of Dierks Bentley as he shows … Read more
After nearly forty years, the song “Tennessee Whiskey” remains a country music staple. George Jones’ recording in 1983 brought the song into the spotlight after it peaked No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. But did you know George Jones was not the first country singer to cut the song? “Tennessee Whiskey” Became … Read more
Imagine living your life 30 years to the future, but in between that great span of time, there’s that gnawing question of what could be the things that you’ll achieve before reaching that point, or if will you even reach that point at all. Hence the title, “My Next Thirty Years” by Tim McGraw which … Read more
We all have our own childhood stories and experiences to share. This could have influenced us in some aspects of our lives. The same is true with country singer and songwriter Dierks Bentley. Spending most of his time growing up in Arizona, it wouldn’t be surprising why he brought some of the southwestern flairs to … Read more
There’s a good reason why Alan Jackson is one of the most beloved singers among country fans. He has this pure country voice that can tell emotional stories and makes him a captivating entertainer. In 2003, Jackson released another poignant song, “Remember When” as the second and final single from his compilation album, Greatest Hits … Read more
The reigning King of Country Music has proven why he’s earned that title throughout his career. Ten years ago, he released another Top 10 hit song, “The Breath You Take.” It was George Strait’s fourth single from his album Twang. The song peaked at No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot Country Song charts and has received … Read more
Just when everyone thought Lisa Marie Presley‘s spouse, Michael Lockwood, would be the man she’d spent the rest of her life, things ended up a little messy instead. It is already the fourth marriage and divorce for the singer-songwriter. Ever since their separation, the former couple has been embroiled in a never-ending custody battle. They … Read more