Dan + Shay Express Desire To Get Alone With That Special Someone In “All To Myself”
Sometimes, love is all about the bold gestures we have to do just to catch someone’s attention. And Dan + Shay's "All To Myself" tried to replicate this cliché.
Diamond Rio’s “I Believe” Is A Song For All The People Who Once Touched Our Lives
"I Believe" is a single by the country music band Diamond Rio. Released in 2003, the song reached the top of the chart becoming the group's fifth and final No. 1 hit.
The Song “Puff The Magic Dragon” Might Not Be The Way You Think It Is
The song is actually about childhood, and the loss of innocence that comes with the end of childhood, nothing more sinister than that.
“From a Distance” Is The Song of Hope and Peace We All Need Today
Written by American songwriter Julie Gold, "From a Distance" was first recorded by Nancy Griffith in 1987. It was made popular by Bette Midler and covered by other singers like Cliff Richard, Judy Collins, The Byrds among many others.
Tim McGraw Wants To Be With That One Special Someone In The Song “Shotgun Rider”
From December 13 to December 27 in 2014, “Shotgun Rider” topped the chart at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Making it as one of Tim McGraw’s best-selling single.
Wondering What Will Happen “In The Year 2525?” Zager & Evans Got Some Idea
In 1969 Zager and Evans ended a six-week run at #1 with their smash-hit “In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)". This bleak futuristic tale is a very unusual song.
How Lynn Anderson Turned “Rose Garden” Into A Big Hit Worldwide
Did you know that Lynn Anderson's "Rose Garden" was initially rejected by her producer, husband Glenn Sutton, thinking “it was not a girl’s song?”
The Song That Launched Tom T. Hall as The Storyteller That He Is: “A Week In A Country Jail”
The inspiration for the song came from a neighbor of Tom T. Hall in Brentwood, Tennessee named Stonewall Jackson. Jackson requested Hall to write a prison song for a concept album he was planning.
Did You Know Ray Price’s “City Lights” Has So Much Country Music History
Ray Price's "City Lights" depicts personal isolation and "the estrangement of the individual in a world of urban anonymity."
Kip Moore Learned A Truck Could Change His Life In “Somethin’ ’bout a Truck”
Kip Moore will bring back those memories of summertime with his song “Somethin’ ‘bout a Truck.” A 2-timed platinum-certified song that peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs for 2 weeks in 2012.
Anne Murray Needs A Million Miracles To Stop The Pain in “Broken Hearted Me”
"Broken Hearted Me" by Anne Murray portrays the inability of time to heal a broken heart. It sill also include facts about the song.
Time To Crank Up Johnny Russell’s “Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon Beer”
“Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer” is a song written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Russell.
Chris Young Wants To Be The Perfect Man He Can Be In “The Man I Want To Be”
On May 2010 Chris Young’s “The Man I Want to be” became number one on the US Billboard Country Charts. The song was his third track for his album The Man I Want to be. It was written by Brett James and Tim Nichols, released under the RCA Nashville label.
Big & Rich’s “8th Of November” Is More Than Just Another Song About Vietnam
Big & Rich relive the Vietnam War with their song, “8th Of November”. A Vietnam veteran, Niles Harris, was the inspiration of the song, the same man who gave Big Kenny his top hit. It is a tribute to their friend, Niles Harris, United States retired Army, who was one of the wounded soldiers that day.
Brandi Carlile Dedicates “Cowgirls” To All The Boys In The Country Music Industry
Brandi Carlile's "Cowgirls" asserts that “it’s time for you to let them, cowgirls, in” – at the same time putting country lifestyle’s authenticity into question.
The Platters Revived “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” With Taste
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” was first heard in 1933. Through the years, the song had many renditions, but The Platters version was the most successful.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Chemistry is on Full Display in “Happy Anywhere”
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's "Happy Anywhere" was finally released during the TODAY Summer Concert Series. This is the couple’s fourth collaboration.
Rosanne Cash Covered Her Father’s “Tennessee Flat Top Box” Without Knowing It
Back in 1962, “Tennessee Flat Top Box” by Johnny Cash, only managed to land in the No. 11 spot. However, in 1988, Rosanne made the song a chart topper.
Craig Campbell Sings About The Hardships Parents Go Through In “Family Man”
In appreciation to all husbands and dads, here’s Family Man by Craig Campbell.
Justin Moore Showcased His Deeper Side in “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home”
Justin Moore's "The Ones That Didn't Make It Back Home" tapped into a more emotional topic, paying tribute to all the American soldiers and other heroes.
Here’s Why Kellie Pickler Gets Emotional Every Time She Sings “The Letter to Daddy”
Kellie Pickler's “The Letter to Daddy” proved she’s still a daddy’s girl despite the troubled life her father has lived as he struggled with addiction.
Sara Evans’ “Born to Fly” Literally Took Her Career Off From The Time It Became a hit
Recorded by Sara Evans, this song is meant to uplift the spirit of every woman in the world as well as to remind them that they are born to fly.
Jimmie Rodgers’ “In the Jailhouse Now” Got A Funny Lyrics That Evolved Through Time
The entire idea of "In the Jailhouse Now" is ironic. That is what makes it such an amusing and enjoyable story even after all these years.
Linda Ronstadt Conveyed A Sense Of Yearning On Her Version Of “Blue Bayou”
This hit was originally released in 1963. After a few years, Linda Ronstadt made “Blue Bayou” more popular with her version of the hit.
WATCH: Brett Eldredge will Make Your Christmas Eve “Glow”
Brett Eldredge was also able to achieve a lifelong dream when he was able to record Christmas music for his Christmas album "Glow."
15 Country Songs of 2020 that Were Sold Short
A span of 365 days is indeed too short for so many masterpieces that country music artists create in one year. Within it were the country songs that didn't have the time to shine on Billboards' monthly charts and CMA's annual awarding.
What Miranda Lambert’s Acoustic Version of “Bluebird” has to say About the Holidays
Get ready to experience 'Bluebird' by Miranda Lambert in a whole low-key and stripped-down level as she performs in her Tennessee home.
Gabby Barett’s “I Hope” Now a Mega Hit
As the year nears its conclusion, Gabby Barrett had her ultimate hit "I Hope" break history! The mega-hit song introduced the young and upcoming country artists Gabby Barrett. Now, it is the longest number 1 song on the Billboard Hot Country Charts as she has now reigned 20 straight weeks. This was also the first time that a female artist was able to do such an accomplishment.
Warning From Two Outlaws: “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”
“Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” is a song recorded by Ed Bruce in 1975.Ed Bruce co-penned the lyrics whit his wife Patsy Bruce.