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Brooks & Dunn’s Enduring Hit: A Look at “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up For Nothing”

Here’s what you need to know about Brooks & Dunn’s hit song “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up For Nothing.”

Dolly Parton and Keith Urban Sing of Loving Someone Until “The Twelfth of Never”

Country icon Dolly Parton enlisted the help of Keith Urban in singing a cover of the Johnny Mathis track “The Twelfth of Never.” Check it out. 

Listen to Hank Williams’ Raw Heartbreak in His 1952 Track “You Win Again” 

Hank Williams expressed his despair over not being able to leave his partner despite her unfaithfulness to him in “You Win Again.” Check it out.

Charley Pride and His Rendition of Hank Williams’ Widely-Covered Song “You Win Again”

Hank Williams’ song “You Win Again” has been covered by a long list of artists, including Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Charley Pride. 

Listen to “The Pill”: Loretta Lynn’s Gutsy Song About Birth Control and Sexual Freedom  

Loretta Lynn wasn’t afraid to drive the industry and conservative listeners into shock with her track “The Pill.” Listen to it here. 

Clint Black and Roy Rogers, Team Up In “Hold On Partner”

The King of Cowboys, Roy Rogers, enlisted the help of country singer Clint Black for his 1991 song and final charting single, “Hold on Partner.”

Cope with the Loneliness of Heartbreak by Counting the “Flowers on the Wall” with The Statler Brothers

The Statler Brothers’ “Flowers on the Wall” takes you on the journey of a breakup, how one fills the pockets of time as one navigates the pain.

Brooks & Dunn Reunite for Soulful Rendition of “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” with Brett Young

Known country duo Brooks & Dunn re-recorded a soulful version of their 2001 chart-topping single “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” with rising star Brett Young. 

Run Away from Your Problems with Ronnie Milsap’s Hit Song “Houston Solution”

Country singer Ronnie Milsap reminds us to look at the brighter side through his 1989 hit song “Houston Solution.”

Kings of Country Collide: Ronnie Milsap and George Strait Reimagine “Houston Solution”

Country superstar Ronnie Milsap surprised his fans when he announced he would release a re-recorded version of “Houston Solution” with George Strait. 

Unveiling Claude King: Interesting Facts About the Country Music Icon

Let’s leap through country music icon Claude King’s life and find some interesting facts about him. 

Brooks & Dunn Steps Out of Their Comfort Zone with “Ain’t Nothing ‘bout You”

Famous country duo Brooks & Dunn proves they are versatile artists as they try a new style in “Ain’t Nothing ‘bout You.”

Reba McEntire’s “Tammy Wynette Kind of Pain” Sing of Real Heart Ache

The First Lady of Country Music, Tammy, meets the Queen of Country, Reba, in an intense lyricism of “Tammy Wynette Kind of Pain.”

Reba McEntire’s Melancholic Ballad “Stronger Than the Truth” Hits Hard

Country legend Reba McEntire's melancholic ballad “Stronger Than the Truth” is an anthem for the broken-hearted. 

Hank Williams Jr. Covers Big Bill Lister’s “There’s a Tear in My Beer” with His Late Dad

Hank Williams Jr. covers Big Bill Lister’s “There’s a Tear in My Beer” with his father, Hank Williams, using electronic merging technology.

The Judds Perform a Heartrending Cover of Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors”

Before becoming country music legends, The Judds’ humble beginnings include their performance of Dolly PArton’s “Coat of Many Colors.”

Alan Jackson Sings a Modern Country Cover of “Summertime Blues”

Alan Jackson shows his signature laid-back style in his rendition of Eddie Cochran’s “Summertime Blues.”

“Hello Walls”: Throwback to Faron Young’s Tragicomedy Classic

Hear Faron Young’s heart in despair as he sings a lonesome track about coping after a breakup in the single “Hello Walls.”

Lukas Nelson Shines at Outlaw Music Festival Filling In for Willie Nelson

Lukas Nelson filled in for his father, Willie, during a show at the Outlaw Music Festival while recovering from illness. 

How Jon Pardi Breathes New Life into Brooks & Dunn’s “My Next Broken Heart”

Rising country star Jon Pardi collaborates with country legends Brooks and Dunn on his cover of “My Next Broken Heart.” 

The Unexpected Meaning Behind Brooks & Dunn’s “My Next Broken Heart” 

Brooks & Dunn’s classic hit song “My Next Broken Heart” is no heartbroken ballad at all, and here’s the reason why. 

Boot Scootin’ Bliss: “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” with George Strait

Ever wondered what goes through a typical Honky Tonk Bar on a Friday night? Well, Strait’s “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” tells you just that.

Willie Nelson Brings “Hello Walls” to the Country Music Halls 

From love letters to breakup songs, Nelson’s “Hello Walls” is a heart-wrenching song about love and despair.  

Merle Haggard’s “Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down” Says Alcohol Can’t Heal Wounds

When the alcohol isn’t working to mend your broken heart, what options do you have left? Haggard’s single “Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down” got your back.

Over 100,000 Fans Join George Strait As He Sang “Amarillo by Morning”

It was an electrifying moment in Texas A&M’s Kyle Field as 110,905 fans joined George Strait as he sang “Amarillo by Morning.”

The Man Between Two Legendary Hanks: Merle Kilgore

Meet Merle Kilgore, another legendary Merle in country music, whose career was marked by his songwriting prowess and two legendary Hanks.

“Tennessee River”: The Song That Launched Alabama’s Country Reign

Here’s why “Tennessee River” is so close to the hearts of the legendary country band, Alabama. 

“No Good Ol’ Boy Sings in Swahili”: Waylon Jennings’ Exit from “We Are the World”

In 1985 at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles, in the middle of the recording session of “We Are The World,” Waylon Jennings made his exit.

Hank Williams’ Relatable Charm in “Hey, Good Lookin’” 

Hank Williams showcased his knack for a catchy melody and relatable lyrics in his 1951 self-penned track “Hey, Good Lookin’.” 

Travis Tritt Begs His Lover For One More Chance In “Help Me Hold On”

Country singer Travis Tritt earned his first number-one hit in a heartbreaking plea of a song titled “Help Me Hold On.” Here’s the story.