In 1995, country singer Tracy Byrd released “The Keeper of the Stars” as the fourth and last single off his album No Ordinary Man. The song quickly climbed Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at No. 2. A year after its release, the Academy of Country Music named the romantic tune Song of The Year. It truly … Read more
The Country Music Association (CMA) was created in Nashville in 1958. According to the association’s CEO Sarah Trahern, it was the ‘first trade association dedicated to any genre.’ But it was only in 1967 that the organization started giving out awards. Their first award presentation happened at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in an untelevised ceremony where Eddy … Read more
The Shenandoah Band is always at the forefront of any discussion regarding the “greatest” groups in the country music genre. The band’s sound draws influences from gospel, country, and bluegrass. John Bush from Allmusic considers them one of the first groups to rebel against the 80’s urban cowboy image. The said rebellion gave rise to … Read more
The CMA Awards 2022 event recently happened, and of course, plenty of eyes were watching the show’s red carpet to see who the best-dressed stars for the event were. Throwbacks for past fashion themes were popular that night, and so was showing a good amount of skin. As far as the color palette is concerned, … Read more
Being the son of country star Hank Williams Jr. and grandson of country legend Hank Williams, Hank Williams III was a country music royalty way before he started learning to sing. Still, he has spent his teendom bucking his legacy until he made a name for himself. Songs by Hank Williams III that helped him … Read more
Nothing signals the arrival of the holiday better than hearing the annual return of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee on the radio. It remains a favorite holiday tune decades after Little Miss Dynamite first recorded it. Johnny Marks, the Jewish songwriter behind the classic hits “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly … Read more
“I’m Sorry” was a 1960 hit song by American singer Brenda Lee. Ronnie Self and Dub Allbritten penned it, and Brenda sang the song when she was still 15 years old. After its release, the song peaked on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart number one spot in July 1960. Brenda started her career at the … Read more
Written by Kendell Marvel and Casey Beathard, “Right Where I need to Be” was recorded and popularized by country music icon Gary Allan. The song was his third and last single for his Smoke Rings in the Dark album in 1999. Released in September 2000, the song reached the number 5 spot on the US … Read more
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn took country music by storm when they paired up in 1990. For nearly twenty years, the brilliant country duo has stolen the hearts of many fans with their undeniable stage swagger and soaring vocal approach. Brooks & Dunn songs swiftly dominated the music charts and earned them countless awards and … Read more
Before Gary Allan covered the song “Best I Ever Had,” Vertical Horizon, an American Alternative rock band, initially recorded it. It was for their fourth album, titled “Everything You Want,” released in 1999. In 2001, the band released the song as a single. It became the band’s third consecutive top-ten hit song on the Billboard … Read more
Gary Allan released his single called “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)” in 2012. They later included the song in “Set You Free,” Allan’s ninth album. The song entered three Billboard charts and became famous because of the meaningful message of encouragement it has for individuals going through difficult times. Behind the scenes, Gary Allan … Read more
Famed country singer Conway Twitty recorded a heartbreaking song in 1989 titled “She’s Got a Single Thing in Mind.” It’s a single from his House on Old Lonesome Road album. Acclaimed songwriter Walt Aldrige wrote the song for Twitty. The song was one of the last Conway Twitty singles that reached the Billboard Chart’s top … Read more
Toby Keith’s song, Made in America, is the artist’s chart-topping expression of patriotism. The artist is known to have several songs under his belt that articulate his love for America. It’s safe to say that expressing his passionate feelings for his motherland is a long-standing theme in many of the Toby Keith Songs we love. … Read more
Sam Williams recently shared a heart rendering music video for his song “Tilted Crown,” which brought plenty of interest to the famed musician. It is a song from his deluxe album, Glasshouse Children: Tilted Crown. The song portrays the acclaimed musician’s bare and defenseless self. It showcases all the highs and lows of Sam Williams‘ … Read more
Sam Williams is the grandson of Hank Williams, one of the country music industry’s most influential and legendary artists. His father, Hank Williams Jr., is also an icon in the industry, and so is his half-brother, Hank Williams III. Sam Williams, 25 years old, was born in 1997 in New Braunfels, Texas, to Hank Williams … Read more
It’s quite hard to think about country music without Brooks & Dunn in it. It’s no secret that they are one of the best country music duos in history. They have made an indelible mark and enduring impact on the genre’s landscape. Now, pretty sure fans and folks in country music have been wondering just … Read more
In 1969, Neil Diamond released “Sweet Caroline” as a single off his album Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show. The song quickly became a hit, reaching No. 4 on Billboard Hot 100 while ranking No. 3 on Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It also charted in other countries, such as Australia, Canada, and South Africa. It also peaked … Read more
In 2009, Rhonda Vincent took music to the next level while keeping her profound bluegrass roots with the release of her album Destination Life. The record consists of a heavenly lineup of brand-new, original, and traditional bluegrass tracks – which includes the heavenly gospel, “I Heard My Savior Calling Me.” Rhonda Vincent co-wrote the inspirational ballad, … Read more
Jenee Fleenor, an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, mandolin, and acoustic guitar), won the 2022 CMA Awards as Musician of the Year. She beat steel guitarist Paul Franklin, guitarists Brent Mason and Derek Wells, and banjo player Ilya Toshinkskiy. RELATED: CMA Awards 2022: Stay Up-To-Date With The Latest Updates and Winners List Jenee Fleenor first … Read more
Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde bagged the Musical Event of the Year for “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” beating Dierks Bentley, Breland and Hardy’s “Beers on Me;” Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, “If I Didn’t Love You;” Midland’s collaboration with Jon Pardi on “Longneck Way to Go;” and Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson, “Never Say Never.” RELATED: The Ultimate List … Read more
CMA Awards 2022 complete list of winners last updated: November 10, 2022/07:19 am ET The 56th annual CMA Awards crowned rising country stars Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson as the night’s big winners. Wilson grabbed the New Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year awards beating country veterans. On the other hand, Johnson won Single of the … Read more
The 2022 CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year has been once again won by the Brothers Osborne. They bested Brooks & Dunn, Dan + Shay, LOCASH, and Maddie & Tae. This was their fifth win on the category, rallying behind the seven wins of The Judds. In their acceptance speech, T.J. Osborne said that winning … Read more
Old Dominion bagged their consecutive five-peat Vocal Group of the Year award against Lady A, Little Big Town, Midland, and Zac Brown Band at the 2022 CMA Awards. But instead of the usual thank you speech, lead singer Matthew Ramsey took the opportunity to pay homage to Jeff Cook. The guitarist and co-founder of Alabama died on … Read more
Ahead of the live telecast of the 56th annual CMA Awards, Cody Johnson received his first-ever CMA Award with “‘Til You Can’t.” The gritty ballad was crowned Music Video of the Year, beating strong contenders “I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) by Taylor Swift (featuring Chris Stapleton), “Longneck Way To Go” by … Read more
Cody Johnson’s breakout number one hit “Til You Can’t” won against Jordan Davis’ “Buy Dirt,” Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney’s “Half of My Hometown,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde’s “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” and Chris Stapleton’s “You Should Probably Leave” as CMA’s 2022 Single of the Year. RELATED: The CMA Awards 2022: Who Won What The rising country … Read more
“Buy Dirt,” a collaboration song between Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan, won the Song of the Year at the CMA Awards 2022. It bested four other impressive song nominations, including Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde’s “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” Morgan Wallen’s “Sand in My Boots,” Lainey Wilson’s “Things a Man Oughta Know,” and … Read more
Chris Stapleton went for his six-peat win as Male Vocalist of the Year at the CMA 2022. He beat fellow musicians Eric Church, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen and surpassed Vince Gill, Blake Shelton, and George Strait, who have all won the category five times. The country artist first won the title in 2015 and … Read more
First-time nominee Lainey Wilson led the list of nominees with six nods, and she walked away with two major awards. The first was the New Artist of the Year, where she contended with HARDY, Walker Hayes, Cody Johnson, and Parker McCollum. The emotional Wilson went on stage, and as she fought her tears back, she … Read more
Luke Combs brought home the Album of the Year award with his third full-length studio project, Growin’ Up. He accepted the trophy with his co-producers, Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton. Luke Combs expressed his surprise in his speech and thanked his co-producers who worked their tails off to create Growin’ Up. The album bested Maren Morris’s Humble Quest, Miranda Lambert’s Palomino, Lainey Wilson’s Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’, and … Read more
Luke Combs officially won the night’s most coveted trophy: Entertainer of the Year. Combs came in with three nods, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. Among the prominent artists he beat out on the nomination list were Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen. RELATED: CMA Awards 2022: Full … Read more