Rising country superstar Ashley Cooke hits the Billboard charts after releasing the breakup anthem “Your Place” on July 7, 2023, for her 24-track sophomore LP and major-label debut album Shot in the Dark (2023). The song is dedicated to those who want to assert independence and boundaries after a failed relationship. After all, an ex … Read more
In 1968, American country and folk singer Jerry Jeff Walker released a song, Mr. Bojangles, as part of his album of the same title. Upon its release, the song immediately climbed up the charts, landing at no. 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and no. 51 on Canada’s (RPM) Top Singles – making it … Read more
In 2005, country legend Dolly Parton released her emotional cover of John Lennon’s classic hit “Imagine” as part of her album, Those Were the Days. The song was originally released by John Lennon of The Beatles in 1971 as part of his album of the same title. “Imagine” instantly became his best-selling single throughout his … Read more
In 1963, American country superstar Ricky Nelson released his amazing cover of the hit song “I Will Follow You” as part of his album, For Your Sweet Love. The song was originally released by Franck Pourcel as an instrumental, but its success came about when American Singer Little Peggy March released her cover in 1963. … Read more
In 2023, three years after dropping “Save Me” off his studio album Self Medicated, country singer and rapper Jelly Roll decided to rerelease it. For this new version, he realized the vision of having a superstar join him for a duet that he had shared with his record label head, Jon Loba, way back in … Read more
A Cajun rock and roll star, a music icon, a sensational American fiddle player; you name it! If anyone deserves huge respect among legendary fiddlers in the 60s, Doug Kershaw should be at the top of the list. A prodigy in singing and fiddle virtuoso with humble beginnings in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Doug is a … Read more
American country and bluegrass duo Joey + Rory released their single “Suppertime” on February 12, 2016. The song was the 12th track on their seventh and final studio album, Hymns that are Important to Us. A centerpiece for memorial services, the talented duo delivers a heartwarming interpretation of the song that connects you spiritually to … Read more
The Blind Boys of Alabama, also known as Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama, made a powerful live performance of the Christian hymn “Amazing Grace” in the KEXP studio on September 2, 2016. The song was the 10th track to their album with the same name, released on October 14, 2003. The immensely … Read more
A cautionary tale for the reckless, American country band Hellbound Glory and country sensation Tanya Tucker released a song called “Better Hope You Die Young” on April 23, 2018. This collaboration highlights the song’s simplistic lyrical composition and honest delivery of its message. There is a certain satisfaction in finding a rare combination of two … Read more
With numerous achievements attached to Texas country singer Lukas Nelson’s name, collaborating with American musician Sierra Ferrell to cover one of Adele’s greatest hits, ”Someone Like You,” was just another proof of Nelson’s unpredictable venture in the music industry. Together with his band Promise of the Real, Lukas Nelson roams around between rock and country … Read more
As happy as Lil Nas X was with the success of Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” in country earlier in 2024, he couldn’t help but admit that he wished it also happened to him. In 2019, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” went on to break the joint record 16-week run held by Mariah Carey and … Read more
Festival Title: Sips & Sounds Summer Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 29-30, 2024 Venue: Circuit of the Americas infield in Austin, Texas Performers Include: Kelsea Ballerini, Marcus King, Jon Pardi, Maren Morris, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Texas is fizzing as Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Summer Festival returns for a second time … Read more
Festival Title: Country Thunder Bristol 2024 Festival Duration: June 28-29, 2024 Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee Performers Include: Cody Johnson, HARDY, Bailey Zimmerman, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here There’s definitely going to be a rush of roaring fun as Country Thunder Bristol takes over Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, … Read more
Zach Bryan has proved his worth to be called one of the best country artists of the century through his chart-topping releases like “Something in the Orange” and “American Heartbreak.” In 2024, he released one of his greatest hits, “Pink Skies,” as part of his album of the same title. Although everyone was thrilled about … Read more
Born in 1988, Lukas Nelson began his career at a young age, thanks to his country legend father, Willie Nelson. Lukas grew up traveling inside his father’s tour bus as they hopped from one city to another. Since he was exposed to country music more often than not, he was able to establish a name … Read more
Randy Travis has covered several gospel songs like “Blessed Assurance,” “The Unclouded Day,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” In 2003, he released his version of the contemporary Christian song “Open The Eyes of My Heart” as part of his album Worship and Faith, which reached the no. 10 spot on the Christian Album Charts and no. … Read more
Festival Title: Jackalope Jamboree 2024 Festival Duration: June 27-29, 2024 Venue: Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Oregon Performers Include: Silverada, Charley Crockett, Randy Rogers Band, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Jackalope Jamboree is bringing its fifth round of good time from June 27-29, 2024, at the Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Oregon. … Read more
Festival Title: Blue Ox Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 27-29, 2024 Venue: The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin Performers Include: Leftover Salmon, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Band of Horses, The Devil Makes Three, Watchhouse, Sierra Ferrell, Sam Bush Band, Del McCoury Band, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Blue Ox … Read more
Festival Title: Whizzbangers Ball 2024 Festival Duration: June 14-15, 2024 Venue: The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia Performers Include: Tyler Childers, Arlo McKinley, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Dubbed by its organizers as “a music festival in nature’s playground,” this two-day event from June 14-15, 2024, has been brewing … Read more
Festival Title: William Clark Green’s Cotton Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 27-29, 2024 Venue: Cook’s Garage in Lubbock, Texas Performers Include: The Panhandlers, Mike Ryan, 49 Winchester, William Clark Green, Treaty Oak Revival, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here From June 27-29, 2024, the Cotton Fest will mark another year at Cook’s Garage … Read more
Festival Title: Country Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 27-29, 2024 Venue: Central Wisconsin Amphitheatre in Cadott, Wisconsin Performers Include: Eric Church, Keith Urban, Jake Owen, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Country Fest, the genre’s largest party in a hayfield and the heart and soul of country music fun, is slated for another … Read more
“First time nominated, first award, and it couldn’t have happened for a more meaningful song,” Jelly Roll said about his Music Event of the Year win at the 2024 ACM Awards for his track “Save Me” with his fellow singer Lainey Wilson. But it took him some time to really wrap his head around it … Read more
Released in March 1994, “Foolish Pride” was released by the Grammy award-winning country singer Travis Tritt and delivered a relatable single for lovers going through a complicated relationship with their partners, or dare I say, their own egos. The critically acclaimed song was recorded for Tritt’s fourth studio album, Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof (1994). … Read more
Throwback to July 1986 when Marie Osmond and Paul Davis released “You’re Still New to Me” and made history for peaking at No. 1 on the US Hot Country Charts and Canadian RPM Country Tracks. Alongside Osmond’s famous duet with Dan Seals in “Meet Me in Montana,” this particular song became her career’s highlight as … Read more
What better way to celebrate life with your Christian community than with old gospel music? Hank Williams’ “Old Country Church” is the ultimate anthem for a Sunday morning. His warm and inviting stylistic voice will leave you reminiscing about your childhood. Remember when you had your favorite place to be, the friends you grew up … Read more
Legendary musician Willie Nelson stirs up our hearts with his own version of Waylon Jennings’ single “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” Originally recorded by Jennings for his 1976 album Wanted! The Outlaws, Nelson made it popular as part of the Western comedy-drama film The Electric Horseman in 1979. Nelson’s version of the song entered … Read more
Festival Title: Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 20-23, 2024 Venue: Telluride Town Park in Telluride, Colorado Performers Include: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Sam Bush Band, The Infamous Stingdusters, Charley Crockett, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Kicking off Colorado’s summertime on June 20—until the 23rd—is the annual Telluride Bluegrass … Read more
Festival Title: Buckeye Country Superfest 2024 Festival Duration: June 22-23, 2024 Venue: Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio Performers Include: Zach Bryan and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Due to overwhelming demand, Buckeye Country Superfest 2024 will be held for two full days from June 22-23, 2024, at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. … Read more
Festival Title: Glastonbury Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 26-30, 2024 Venue: Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England Performers Include: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, Shania Twain, and more Ticket Information: SOLD OUT The annual Glastonbury Festival is ready to welcome its 210,000-strong party at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England, this coming June 26-30, 2024. The … Read more
Listening to “No U in Oklahoma” by Reba McEntire is like finding a hidden treasure. It may not be a popular classic, but the fun and funky country beat of the song can make you groove your way to the rhythm. It is the eighth track to her thirty-second studio album, Stronger than the Truth … Read more