While Lee Greenwood is best recognized for his perennial hits, especially the decades-long success of “God Bless the U.S.A.,” which was originally released as a single in 1984, there’s actually so much more you need to know about the country singer. So, we’ve gathered some of the most interesting facts – as well as those … Read more
Born as Woodward Maurice Ritter, Tex Ritter has become one of the pioneers of country music. He was known to be a singer and an actor, with over 50 acting credits. He also released several singles that entered the charts, some even taking the top spot. Let’s learn some facts about Tex Ritter as he … Read more
For those wondering if Cindy Cash is related to the legendary country music singer Johnny Cash, she is. Cindy is the third daughter of Johnny, with her mom who was his first wife, Vivian Liberto. Let’s dive deeper and get to know Cindy Cash better, shall we? Cindy Cash’s Childhood View this post on Instagram … Read more
Written by a preacher named J.K Alwood, the song would ultimately become a classic in the gospel song genre. “Uncloudy Day” would eventually attract a lot of singers to create their version of the church hymn. The song’s origins came from an odd incident involving J.K Alwood seeing a rainbow and a dark nimbus cloud … Read more
Woodward Maurice Ritter, famously known as Tex Ritter, is well-known for his acting career and his songs. He is one of the pioneers of American country music, and because of his impact on the industry, he became a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Let’s dive into some of Tex Ritter songs to … Read more
The Easter Brothers prove heaven is true with their song “A Heart That Will Never Break Again.” Written and released by the three brothers in 2003 as a part of their album “Heaven Bound – The Best Of Blue Grass Gospel,” their song has blessed our ears with its meaningful story with the angelic voices … Read more
Known for his wondrous works in the music industry, specifically country music, singer Keith Urban’s name is well known for his many great songs that hit the top charts numerous times. One song, in particular, started the path of what would be known to be his eventual collection of more number-one hits. RELATED: 38 Celebratory … Read more
If you were to ask someone what gospel songs they know, most would undoubtedly mention the song “It Is No Secret.” The song is one of the most famous gospel hymns to be recorded. Many outstanding musicians, like Jimmy Fortune, decided to release their versions of the song due to its exceptional excellence. Stuart Hamblen … Read more
Over the years, numerous gospel songs have been released by many artists. Still, there’s no denying that only a select handful capture listeners’ hearts. Among the most recognizable of those songs is “Are You Washed in the Blood.” The song was first published in 1878 and remains one of today’s most popular Christian hymns. Elisha … Read more
Fighting in war has never been a pleasant experience for anyone. It’s such a loss when people need to sacrifice their lives for freedom and peace. And there is one song that talks just about that. The song “Remember the Alamo” was initially released by Tex Ritter on his album Gunsmoke in 1955. The song’s … Read more
Since the dawn of time, gospel hymns have been played worldwide. And one of the earliest is undoubtedly “Are You Washed in the Blood,” credited to a preacher named Elisha Albright Hoffman and was allegedly composed in 1878. Several musicians have also attempted and made their renditions of the song available throughout the years. Randy … Read more
Lee Greenwood demonstrated an interest in music-making at such an early age. He succeeded with passion and commitment, and today he is considered one of the most well-known country singers. That said, given his lengthy career, the thorny love song titled I Don’t Mind the Thorns (If You’re the Rose) is just one of the … Read more
With his famous signature song, “God Bless the USA,” Lee Greenwood rose to prominence. However, other than this song, he was also able to release others that were also well-loved by many. He was able to chart around seven no. 1 hits throughout his career, and one of those is Dixie Road. One of the … Read more
After six long years, Shania Twain, the household name of the Nineties, the undisputed Queen of Country Pop, and a global star, finally made a comeback with ‘Queen of Me.’ The new album dropped last February 3, 2023, under Republic Records, and a 49-date tour is set to start in April, with big names joining … Read more
“From Here To Eternity” was recorded and co-written by Michael Peterson and became his first hit. Composed by Robert Ellis Orrall, the song managed to get the top spot on the U.S. Hot Country songs and claimed the eleventh spot on the Canadian Country Tracks in 1997. Peterson claims that the origin of “From Here … Read more
“Remember the Alamo” has been recorded by several artists because of its historical meaning and overall impact on the country music industry. Musicians such as Tex Ritter, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and other notable artists have released their covers, including that of The Kingston Trio. The Kingston Trio‘s version of “Remember the Alamo” was recorded … Read more
“Three Wooden Crosses” is a famous song that has encouraged many people to make their version of the song. The song was composed by American Artist Randy Travis in 2002. Randy’s song would eventually reach the top spot of the Billboard Hot Country Song chart and the thirty-first place on the Billboard Hot 100. It … Read more
Nothing is more reassuring and calming than knowing that Christ continues to heal you as He lives in your heart. “He Lives” is a Christian gospel song by Alfred Henry Ackley in 1933. The gospel song is still popular today because of its message and impact on most people. The song is also known as … Read more
An album that gathered many applauses and awards from Country and Christian song charts, “For The Love Of God” was recorded by Kenny Rogers for his album “The Love Of God” in 2011. Taking on a more gospel and the spiritual voyage takes a different pace that would reel in a more different audience with … Read more
For years, Jeanne Pruett has been known to be one of the most successful female country singers in history. She has been able to release a lot of major hit songs like “Temporarily Yours” and “Back to Back.” However, among all her hit songs, “Satin Sheets” brought her to prominence. The song, written by John … Read more
A Texas-born singer known for his unique musical style, Freddy Fender performed in nightclubs, singing songs translated into Spanish before getting famous. However, after he released his chart-hitting album “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy Fender’s life turned around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FREDDY FENDER™️> Official (@freddy.fender) The album has … Read more
The Multi-awarded country singer Alan Jackson has been the talk of the town for years because of his beautiful gospel songs. One of Alan Jackson’s hit songs, “Wherever He Leads I’ll Go,” is a good example. It’s a simple yet elegant song that reminds us why it’s important to trust Jesus. Hymn writers Baylus Benjamin … Read more
We know some famous Alan Jackson songs: “Remember When” and “Small Town Southern Man.” But the country music singer is also known for his famous gospel song renditions, including “He Lives.” Alan Jackson released his version of “He Lives” in his 2013 album Precious Memories Volume II. The album includes Alan’s other covers of gospel songs, such … Read more
The song “Cry Pretty” was released in 2018 as part of Country singer Carrie Underwood’s album, also titled Cry Pretty. The song hit the different charts peaking at no. 5 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and no. 7 on the UK Cross Rhythms Weekly Chart. Besides that, the song was also able to … Read more
Zach Bryan continues to dominate the top folk albums for February 2023. Dubbed as Music’s Most Reluctant New Star, the Navy veteran from Oklahoma has taken the charts by storm and hasn’t slowed down since the release of his major label debut, the triple album American Heartbreak – which currently ranks atop of our list this month. … Read more
Not much is new for the top bluegrass albums for February 2023, except for Watchhouse, who re-entered this month’s list with their self-titled album. The Americana duo based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, surprised everyone in 2021 when they announced that they were changing their name after building a nearly ten-year career as the band … Read more
Country music fans got one big reason to rejoice as Faster Horses 2023 will be bringing the genre and camping experiences together once again, creating a unique experience for everyone. Three country titans will be leading this year’s event, and it’s none other than Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, and Shania Twain. View this post … Read more
Sometimes, we make promises that we cannot fulfill. That is the bitter truth, yet we unknowingly continue to do that, and in doing so, we tend to hurt other people. Patsy Cline’s Dear God (I Go to Church on Sunday) was written by V.F. Stewart and produced by Owen Bradley. Patsy released the single in … Read more
The 1960 song “North to Alaska” by Johnny Horton is featured in the movie of the same name and in the Top 100 Western songs of all time. Tillman Franks and Mike Phillips wrote the piece, and Johnny released it in his album Greatest Hits. The song peaked at the top of the US Billboard … Read more
Losing a family member may be one of the hardest things to get through in life, especially if it is someone you were close with. Chris Stapleton’s “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” is a heartbreaking song that talks about the life of a father and what he goes through every day before passing away. It is … Read more