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Pistol Annies’ “Got My Name Changed Back” is the Modern Divorce Anthem

Pistol Annies’ “Got My Name Changed Back” is the Modern Divorce Anthem

We’ve all been through a bad break up one way or another. The feeling of loss about the invested time and emotion would surely take a toll on us. We often turn towards music, among other things, to cheer us up and distract us from the pain and the almost empty feeling. The girls of … Read more

Don Moen’s “Lord I Offer My Life To You:” A Song for God’s Love

Don Moen’s “Lord I Offer My Life To You:”  A Song for God’s Love

“Lord I Offer My Life To You” “Lord I Offer My Life To You” is a song recorded by Don Moen. The song was released in 1998 as a single from Moen’s album, God is Good. Don Moen is known for his Contemporary worship music and Contemporary Christian music. He is also a producer of … Read more

Tina Turner Turns the Country On in “Help Me Make It Through The Night”

Tina Turner Turns the Country On in “Help Me Make It Through The Night”

Tina Turner is one of the most timeless icons in the whole industry. The queen knows no bounds, as she dabbles with country flavor in the hit song “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” “Help Me Make It Through The Night” The song is an original ballad written and composed by Kris Kristofferson. He … Read more

“Forever Country” Features an All-Star Country Cast

“Forever Country” Features an All-Star Country Cast

In celebration of the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CMA created the biggest and brightest music videos in country music history. Entitled “Forever Country,” the music video does not only feature thirty CMA award-winning artists, but it also fuses together some of the most memorable country songs to date. Forever Country “Forever Country” opens … Read more

Brett Young and his Hit Single “Here Tonight”

Brett Young and his Hit Single “Here Tonight”

Brett Young’s Song A Country hit song from 2018, “Here Tonight,” is a song first recorded by Brett Young. It was written by Young along with Ben Caver, Justin Ebach, and Charles Kelly. “Here Tonight” was released in September 2018 as the first single from Young’s second album, Ticket to L.A. Upon its release, the … Read more

Let Us All Get “Back in the Saddle Again” with this Gene Autry Classic

Let Us All Get “Back in the Saddle Again” with this Gene Autry Classic

Gene Autry is described by many as The Singing Cowboy. It became evident with his song “Back in the Saddle Again.” It was first released by Ray Whitley for the 1938 movie Border G-man. Whitley had written and introduced it with his group The Six Bar Cowboys. How Gene Autry Got a Hold of the Song … Read more

Loretta Lynn Tells Time Magazine “Who Says God is Dead”

Loretta Lynn Tells Time Magazine “Who Says God is Dead”

Country artists draw their inspiration when recording a song from their experiences in life. They kinda need it, don’t you agree? These artists know that people can easily relate to them when the music that they are doing is based on real-life experiences. Loretta Lynn is one of those classic artists who is very honest … Read more

5 Patriotic Songs To Celebrate Flag Day

5 Patriotic Songs To Celebrate Flag Day

Flag day is almost upon us! This is the day when we commemorate the adoption of our great Star Spangled Banner, as well as the U.S. Army Birthdays. The week of June 14, is officially designated as our “National Flag Week.” It is during this time that the president will issue a proclamation that urges … Read more

“Margaritaville:” Jimmy Buffett’s One of A Kind 1977 Classic Hit

“Margaritaville:” Jimmy Buffett’s One of A Kind 1977 Classic Hit

If you think that you have heard all types of country music, think again. This Jimmy Buffett-penned song offers another taste of country music that is quite innovative during the time of its release. You might have heard of the song “Margaritaville” but in case you missed some of the Easter eggs, we got it … Read more

Wynonna Judd’s “She Is His Need:” A Song about How Love Conquers All

Wynonna Judd’s “She Is His Need:” A Song about How Love Conquers All

Wynonna’s “She Is His Need” “She Is His Only Need” is a song recorded by Wynonna Judd. It was released in January 1992 as the first solo single from Judd’s album, Wynonna. The song was produced by an American record producer Tony Brown. It entered the country chart at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country … Read more

Johnny Paycheck: The Country Outlaw who Made a Mark in Country Music

Johnny Paycheck: The Country Outlaw who Made a Mark in Country Music

Johnny Paycheck, his life, his songs, his hardships, and even his name, are all such great masterpieces that were revealed to the world. His existence has been a wonderful influence to many people. We are lucky enough to meet such a rare and glorious artist whose life, despite his struggle with drugs and alcohol, became … Read more

Brandi Carlile’s Spine-Tingling “Party Of One”

Brandi Carlile’s Spine-Tingling “Party Of One”

Brandi Carlile is known for her heart-wrenching songs and honest lyrics. In “Party of One,” she tag teams with Sam Smith to deliver a story of a partnership. She handles the story with the grace and finesse of a songwriter, yet the emotions in her lyrics are still genuine and raw. Brandi Carlile’s “Party of … Read more

“I Need Thee Every Hour:” A Simply Beautiful Hymn by Joey + Rory

“I Need Thee Every Hour:” A Simply Beautiful Hymn by Joey + Rory

Joey + Rory’s “I Need Thee Every Hour” “I Need Thee Every Hour” is an old gospel song that was recorded by  Joey + Rory. The hymn was originally written by Annie Hawks. At an early age, Hawks regularly wrote poems for the local newspapers. She had created 400 hymns, and some of which are … Read more

John Prine + Morgane Stapleton’s Heartwarming Cover of “Look At Us”

John Prine + Morgane Stapleton’s Heartwarming Cover of “Look At Us”

Multi-award winning singer-songwriter John Prine teams up with Morgane Stapleton, Chris Stapleton’s wife. She is also an amazing singer-songwriter who will recreate “Look at Us,” a Vince Gill classic. They put a little twist into the song, all for Prine’s 2016 collection album For Better or For Worse. “Look at Us” Prine, and Stapleton, a … Read more

Post Malone Covers the Bob Dylan Classic “Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right”

Post Malone Covers the Bob Dylan Classic “Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right”

American rapper Post Malone was not always dabbling into bass beats and bars, but he was actually into a whole different genre! In a post that was created way back in 2013, we see a much more mellow (and younger!) Post Malone, singing a Bob Dylan song. “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” Released in … Read more

Jimmy Fortune Has a New Album Called God & Country

Jimmy Fortune Has a New Album Called God & Country

Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers continues his career in music despite the retirement of his fellow singers. He’s not yet ready to rest his incredible voice. Recently, he released the album called God & Country. The album was produced by the multi-winning member of Isaacs, Ben Isaacs. In addition, Fortune’s album was released under … Read more

Why “The Cheap Seats” is One of the Most Hilarious Alabama Songs

Why “The Cheap Seats” is One of the Most Hilarious Alabama Songs

If you’re are a big fan of baseball and country music, then the song “The Cheap Seats” is definitely for you. Take the song for what it is, enjoying the people who are sports fanatics. We all know this kind of people who are obsessed with sports, and they make it a point to watch … Read more

Kacey Musgraves’ “Neon Moon” is a Shot of Melancholia

Kacey Musgraves’ “Neon Moon” is a Shot of Melancholia

Kacey Musgraves has always had the ability to inject a completely different take on emotions into her voice no matter what song she sings. She has made waves when she released her iconic Golden Hour album, fully cementing her presence in the country music industry. Her songs have always spoken to her listeners in levels. … Read more

John Moreland’s “Cherokee” Captures the Feeling of Loss

John Moreland’s “Cherokee” Captures the Feeling of Loss

Oklahoma’s very own John Moreland is definitely a talent that everybody’s been sleeping on. With honest lyrics and a deep rasp that rattles his emotion-filled voice, the Americana artist has made a name for himself as a force to be reckoned with. There’s just something very devastating and raw with how he writes his lyrics. … Read more

The Best Traditional Country Songs

The Best Traditional Country Songs

Country music began a long, long time ago. As it moved forward to the present, a lot of things changed. The sound of country music we once knew has crossed over to pop music, and many instruments or electronic sounds were now added. However, it doesn’t mean that it is not worth listening to the … Read more

Randy Houser’s Gospel Hit “Back to God” Reminds Us That God is the Answer

Randy Houser’s Gospel Hit “Back to God” Reminds Us That God is the Answer

Country music has a very close relationship between faith and religion. Oftentimes, country artists express their revelations in life through their songs.  Randy Houser believes that the Lord can be the answer to what we have been looking for in a long time. Behind Houser’s Lyrics Can’t go on like this and live like this … Read more

George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today:” the Greatest Song of All Time

George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today:” the Greatest Song of All Time

George Jones and the Song George Jones made a version of the song “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” It was produced by Jones with Billy Sherill, who is an American record producer. Furthermore, it was released on April 14, 1980, as the lead single from Jones’ album, I Am What I Am. The song entered … Read more

Martina McBride’s “Wild Angels” is The Perfect Song for You and Your Lover

Martina McBride’s “Wild Angels” is The Perfect Song for You and Your Lover

Are you a believer of guardian angels? Maybe there was a moment in your life when you thought that “Oh, somebody must have looked out for me.” Well, that is what Martina McBride wants you to believe. Angels do exist, and they are always right by our side. We may not see them, but they … Read more

Rey Stevens’ “Everything is Beautiful”: A Wonderful Message From God

Rey Stevens’ “Everything is Beautiful”: A Wonderful Message From God

Ray Stevens An American country music artist Ray Stevens wrote the song “Everything is Beautiful.” He is also the one who produced the song and the first one who recorded it. The song was released in March 1970. Upon its release, “Everything is Beautiful” became number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Moreover, it also … Read more

2019 Citadel Country Spirit USA Headliners are Little Big Town + More

2019 Citadel Country Spirit USA Headliners are Little Big Town + More

The Citadel Country Spirit USA is returning to PA for another 3 days full of great company, great food, and amazing music. The three-day country music spectacular is a gathering of like-minded country music enthusiasts who come together to celebrate the genre. The festival also treats its guests to an array of activities, including a … Read more

Porter Wagoner’s “A Satisfied Mind:” A Song of Contentment

Porter Wagoner’s “A Satisfied Mind:”  A Song of Contentment

Porter Wagoner’s Version A well known American country artist Porter Wagoner recorded the song “A Satisfied Mind.” It was released in 1955. Upon its release, the song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs. It has sold thousands of copies worldwide. In the later years, the song has been covered by numerous country stars that became … Read more

The Truth in John Prine’s “God Only Knows”

The Truth in John Prine’s “God Only Knows”

John Prine is one of the most celebrated songwriters in the Country and Americana industry. He is a master storyteller – able to create picturesque landscapes of life’s little facets that are both easy to understand and easier to latch onto. He has been an inspiration to a lot of country artists like Johnny Cash, … Read more