Remakes or reboots of movies and TV shows from our heydays are absolutely a gift that keeps on giving. Several TV stations, as well as the streaming landscape, are now embracing the idea that what is old is new again, ...
Elle King is the badass singer-songwriter of country music. She’s one of those musicians who don’t need to be in the limelight as fans and music lovers always know her song. From “Ex’s & Oh’s” to “America’s Sweetheart,” she has ...
Loretta Lynn has been famous for winning more than a dozen awards, releasing nearly a hundred of albums and so many hit songs we can no longer even keep track. But do you know the celebrated singer didn’t have an ...
Guilty pleasure, a sort of a shame that we all have, comes in many different forms and manifests in many different ways. It also doesn’t escape country music. As country music fans, many of us have our picks of favorite ...
Johnny Cash is considered to be one of the few best country legends. His contribution to the country music industry is irreplaceable and he is the only one who can do justice to his songs. He is also called the ...
Christian music has always been one of the tools that humankind used to get close to our creator. It is one way to channel our faith and our intentions to the higher beings that govern our world. And, it is ...
The best thing about music is that it serves as a voice for people who cannot express themselves or people who want to talk about a certain topic that is controversial or sensitive to talk about. During the old days ...
There are a lot of rising country stars today and one of them is Ashley Puckett, who wants to put her name in the country scene. Just like the biggest stars in country music, Ashley wants to be recognized with ...
Despite the lack of exposure of female country artists in radio airplay, they surely dominated the '90s era. Female singers like Trisha Yearwood, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and Reba McEntire each released one of their greatest hits during ...
There’s an old saying that goes, “a good song is a good song regardless of whoever sings it.” Well, that’s not always totally true. Sometimes, an artist might be a huge fan of a singer or a song, but it doesn’t translate ...
Jenny Leigh Miller is an up-and-coming country artist who wants to share her own brand of country music. Before releasing her debut song this year, she enlisted herself in the military. During her deployment, she started to play the guitar ...
“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” is a well-known American musical comedy film back in the ’80s. Have you watched it? Well, if not, this article will be tackling something about the movie. Below is the list of persons who ...
The debate between traditional country music fans and pop music fans are as old as the genres. We can just scroll through old country songs from the ’50s to the ’90s on YouTube and we can see comments like “This ...
Country music is one of the biggest genres in the music industry. Aside from being featured in many movies, it also produced many singers who have moved to expand their market. There are a lot of reasons why many people ...
Best country songs were best performed by various popular artists including Patsy Montana, Josh Turner, Rascal Flatts, Luke Combs, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Thus, in this article, I will be talking about the top 5 best country songs that make The ...
Certainly, there has been a lot of insights with regard to country music, its roots, and its artists. Several deep dives have already shed some light on the origins of the genre and how it cultivates its artists. However, there ...
Country music is one of the most bending genres in music. It has the capability to adapt to whatever is current at the moment. We can listen to country rap, bro-country, pop-country, and so on. However, what do we often ...
Country music is loved by many because of reasons such as its patriotic message, relatability, simple blue-collar lifestyle or reflections of past struggles. These aspects of country music are all related to nostalgia. That is one of the reasons why ...
It is a well-known fact that the country genre is one of the most celebrated genres in the United States, especially in the South and the Midwest, where there is an overwhelming influx of Caucasian audiences. Image from Keith Whitley ...
The 4th of July’s here and everyone’s excited to grill some barbeques, spend time with friends and family, and watch some fireworks, but sometimes some people forget that this day is the most important day in America. The 4th is ...
Hate is a strong word but that is what the Dixie chicks got from stating their political beliefs back in 2003. Why was it a big deal considering that they just stated their opinion on a political matter just like ...
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. Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images/HISTORY The week of June 14, is ...
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 ...
Since Mother’s Day is fast approaching, it’s time to highlight and give thanks to the people who raised us to become the person that we are now. And these country mamas have dedicated songs for their children, all their struggles, ...
May is made for of our mamas. It’s the month where we recognize the hard work of the woman who raised us up, although they shouldn’t be recognized just once a year but every day. Mother’s day only highlights their ...
Most people say that the key to a healthy and long-lasting relationship and marriage is understanding, patience, and trust. Further, there is no secret formula to have a perfect relationship; it’s a matter of compromise. You may ask your grandparents ...
Music has always been one of the tools that humankind used to get close to our creator. It is one way to channel our faith and our intentions to the higher beings that govern our world. And, it is in ...
In few days’ time, the Academy of Country Music Awards will be hosting its 54th annual awarding ceremony to recognize the artists who had the most impactful contributions to the genre last year. One of the biggest issues surrounding the ...
In the past, female country singers were not known much. It was difficult for women to make a name in country music. Most of the known country singers were men, but that did not stop the likes of Kitty Wells, ...
Controversies are the most exciting topic that people want to hear. Maybe because they want to know the bad side of their favorite country superstars. Also, these artists are mere humans so most of the time, they make mistakes and ...
Before the new set of lucky winners will be presented on Feb. 10, let’s recall some of the classic records that have been awarded Best Country Song by the program since it first aired in 1959. To clarify, we define ...
Storytelling is an art form. It takes on different shapes and mediums to deliver different protagonists and plot lines. Music is a very good medium. It has an uncanny way to tell a story and each artist have a different ...
Kane Brown is the most intriguing among the young stars of country music. Although nothing is exceptional about his rise to stardom, his popularity has been peppered with controversies. And, it all boils down to one thing – his color. ...
Hank Snow had come a long way from his traumatic childhood life to becoming one of the celebrated country music stars of the 1950’s. Life has been tough for him but he persevered and never gave up until he succeeded. ...
Alan Jackson is not your typical country star. He doesn’t only make country songs that you will love. He doesn’t change his style of music to a completely different one to become famous. No, Alan Jackson is one of a ...
Dubbed as the “King of Country,” George Strait rings a bell when it comes to country music. In fact, he is one of the most influential and famous artists of all time. Serving a career of over 50 years, he ...
To this date, the exact reason why the iconic country star Bobbie Gentry, whose popularity erupted in the late 1960s, suddenly vanished from the spotlight remains unknown. Her case was considered as country music’s biggest puzzle still unsolved. Although recent ...
We cannot deny the fact that Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty really do have chemistry on stage. Every time they perform a song together, they make us feel like they have this unspoken connection of love together. However, we both ...
What a tremendous privilege on that we were made witnesses of the love and life of this country duo sensation, Joey + Rory! Stay with us as we trace back their beginnings and their overwhelming influence not just for the ...
When you hear of the Goree Girls, perhaps the first thing that would come to your mind is the film starred by Jennifer Aniston. Well, that’s great, you aren’t too far from knowing who these gals are. But, do know ...
If you have to list down some of the greatest bands in country music, what would be the first one you’ll think of? I hope Alabama would be on your top list. Many-a-time, we focus and think of the individual ...
Rolling Stones ranked their 100 greatest artists of all time. They ranked these country artists according to their lasting impact on the genre and their recorded output, their legacy as an entertainer. Brace yourselves for you might be surprised with ...
The Election that Shocked Everybody November 8, 2016, was more than a historic day for America. On the surface, it was just another day of revealing about the nation’s new head of the state. Media, polls, and group rallies were ...
The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart is published weekly by the Billboard in the United States. This chart is only one of the categories. Moreover, the table lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly by collecting airplay data ...
LANCO | Photo credit: Jim Wright Have you heard of the country music band LANCO? Do you know them and what music they make? If you answered “yes” to both questions, good for you. Otherwise, you’re lucky because you now ...
Recently, country music has been losing many of its greatest icons — legends to say. The past three years alone reported us the unfortunate passing of some of the most loved legends. Early in 2015, the death of Little Jimmy ...
Don Williams/ mirror.co.uk Perhaps, pure talent, distinct voice, and great music are the best words to describe Don Williams. His work of arts has affected the country music lovers as well as the country artists in so many ways. Some ...
Elvis Presley | Photo credit: okadananjaya.blogspot.com Elvis Presley once said, “All I knew was gospel music. It became such a part of my life, it was as natural as dancing. A way to escape my problems, and my way of ...
Country Music Photo Credit: https://nsucurrent.nova.edu Country music is one of the biggest genres in the world of music. It began way back in the 20’s. However, as time goes by, the once country music we know has been constantly changing. ...
“I perform in places where I’m the only African-American and I’ve never had a bad experience. The problem is not with the fans, it’s with the executives – they’re trying to go with what’s worked before, and they’re trying to ...
For a remarkable artist and a country legend like Alan Jackson, it’s natural to want to come up with a catchy title. There were several that popped-up, but none seems to be sufficient to give him justice. So instead of ...
Amy Grant and Vince Gill had been navigating a rocky and broken road separately. And, the one important thing they have in common was what let their paths cross. That meeting was indeed very magical. Right there and then, they began a journey ...
The battle between pop influences and changes in country music, and the purity ached for by the traditional elements of the genre is almost as old as the genre itself. Country Music has been greatly reformed in the past couple ...
www.youtube.com Recently, we have heard about the news of Scotty McCreery finally tying the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Gabi Dugal. They have a beautiful love story that most people hope to have. This time around another country singer has ...
The Willie-Nilly Way dzingca.com Narrow is the gate to life eternal, but Willie Nelson says he isn’t afraid to venture beyond the straight gate. He’s the environmentalist, farmers advocate, and a pro-pot activist. There’s no pigeon-holing on a Willie Nelson. ...
The Demise of the Cherished Hannah Montana Whatever happened to our country teeny-bopper? Miley Cyrus’ Southern kinfolks and worldwide fans wonder seeing the once Smiley Miley being slowly eaten by the corrupt side of entertainment. Her Disney alter-ego Hannah Montana ...
They are regarded to be the biggest-selling duo in country music history, giving them the title as the “Most Successful Duo in Country Music“. In addition, they have dominated the country charts in the 1990s and were the undisputed kings ...
The Perceived Fault Everyone has detractors including Ms. Dolly Parton. As much as she’s loved by many, several nitpick over her wardrobe choices, opinions on politics and her undergoing cosmetic surgery. This goes for both the conservatives and the liberal ...
But Haggard’s real gift is that anyone who hears his songs recognizes the truth in them. – quoted from his Website, merlehaggard.com The Musical Evangelist Following his diagnosis of lung cancer in 2008, Merle Haggard called that stage of his ...
Kenny Rogers | Photo credit: Youtube Kenny Ray Rogers, the mastermind behind over one-hundred twenty singles, is one of the most well-known country music stars of all time. We have heard his music for years. Sadly, last March he announced ...