Scotty McCreery, season 10 winner of the American Idol, performed at the Grand Ole Opry. With a deep voice and the classic country spirit, it is no wonder that a lot of the country fans love him. Being an Elvis ...
A lot of people have questioned whether Randy Travis could still go back to singing. Well, worry not because the country legend is doing better after stroke. The Grand Ole Opry‘s official YouTube account finally posted the emotional video of ...
Country trailblazer Randy Travis will make a special appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage on the 4th of May in celebration of his 60th birthday. Celebrating Randy’s Birthday via Randy Travis’ Official Facebook Page His fellow contemporaries are slated ...
Last October, country music singer Josh Turner released his latest album I Serve a Savior. The record is Turner’s first album comprising of gospel songs. It’s certainly a one-of-a-kind record. The collection did not only feature duets with notable singers, ...
In this world that we live in, material things are one of the most important things that we need to have. Especially for women, in choosing their future husband. Also, a man needs to have a full load of cash ...
All of us have our own burdens. Some of these would be financial problems, health, and social issues. The burden will always be there, sometimes to test our faith or to test how strong we are. All we need to ...
There is no denying that Alan Jackson is one of the few stars now who stay true to the real country music sound. Hence, he is one of the most beloved country music artists of all time. Many fans love ...
Loving is also accepting the imperfections of your lover, no matter what flaws they have. That is the power of love — it can change you as a person. Regardless if your lover snores at night, or farts so loudly, ...
Career Today marks the supposed 98th birthday of James Cecil Dickens, or how we know and love as Little Jimmy Dickens. He was famous for his short stature. He was only about 4’11! His small height did not stop him ...
God gave His life for us. He suffered and died on the cross for our sins to be washed. Thus, it’s just so sad that sometimes, we are so busy that we tend to forget His existence. Also, we only remember ...
From a 1960 appearance on “Jubilee USA” (aka the “Ozark Jubilee”), here is a Christmas song duet by Ferlin Husky and Patsy Cline, two enduring favorites of every true Country music enthusiast. So, “Let it Snow” outside, but let our ...
It’s true that Christmas is a season for merriment and festivities. But, that’s only one side of the coin. On its flip-side, not a few people have experienced heartaches in the month of December. On the Christmas day of 2014, Opry’s ...
Life may be unfair, and we will experience a lot of ups and downs. But, we need to understand that this experience will mold us to be a stronger person. Anyhow, the sad reality is, some of us give up ...
Love or being in love is a small word associated with a crucial definition. Thus, it’s easy to spell yet very hard to define, and for some, they can’t live without it. I guess it is innate for a person ...
The country music industry lost the legendary Mel Tillis On November 19, last year. He was known as the singer of the hits like “Coca-Cola Cowboy,” “Good Woman Blues,” and “Send Me Down to Tucson” among many others. Tillis was ...
No matter where you go or whomever you ask, Merle Haggard will always be considered as one of country music’s greatest singers. He achieved many accolades, performed songs that people loved, and inspired younger generations. Therefore, losing him was a devastating ...
Howdy Folks! Today, we are going to listen to a beautiful and calming version of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” “Ring of Fire” by Lennon and Maisy In 2013, Grand Ole Opry invited the sister duo Lennon and Maisy. They ...
The life and iconic career of The King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley remains a significant influence in the music and entertainment industry. Merely two years after his untimely passing in 1977, the celebrated director John Carpenter released Elvis, ...
The country music industry really misses the “Okie from Muskogee” and his timeless music that has served as an inspiration to many. In case you still don’t know who we are talking about, it’s the great country legend, Merle Haggard. ...
It has been 58 years since the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” Loretta Lynn became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but she can still clearly remember her very first performance on the prestigious stage. In an interview with Nashville’s Tennessean, ...
Most, if not all, of the artists in the country music industry, aim to perform at the famed Grand Ole Opry, more so to become part of it. The talented country vocal trio Rascal Flatts is not an exemption. They ...
Goin’ home is the best feeling in the world especially if you have been away for a long time. Initially, the first thing that you will do is to hug your loved ones and spend time with them. Just like ...
Reba McEntire | Photo Credits: themusicuniverse.com It is fully remembered that 41 years ago today, September 17, 1977, Reba McEntire marked her first Grand Ole Opry appearance. A day that she will definitely never forget, it was fulfilling a dream that ...
DeFord Bailey / www.defordbailey.com Dubbed as “The Harmonica Wizard,” DeFord Bailey was one of the most influential harmonica players in the first half of the 19th century. Also, he was one of the Grand Ole Opry’s most popular early performers, ...
Grand Ole Opry photo from a 1944 advertisement (image from wikimedia.org) The Opry Membership There’s no magic formula nor secret code that grants access to one of the most sought-after invitations in the world of country music. Grand Ole Opry ...
https://countrymusicrocks.net/2015/06/countrymusicrocks-interview-with-mo-pitney.html/ In a world where changes and innovations can no longer be stopped or modified, all we can do is to accept and live by it. We are truly affected by these changes, but there are things and instances that ...
The show that made country music famous features a dynamic line-up of new stars, superstars, and legends of country music in each performance. Unlike a typical concert, the Grand Ole Opry presents eight or more artists on each show, giving ...
www.discogs.com Barbara Mandrell is indeed one of the country’s most successful female vocalists of all time. She has placed a bunch of No.1 s on the country charts. Besides “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” “Sleeping Single In A ...
Back on May 2, 2013, Alan Jackson performed “He Stopped Loving Her Today” at the funeral service of George Jones. This is to give respect, to remember, and to commemorate “The Possum,” as one of the greatest country legends of all ...
“San Antonio Rose” or the “New San Antonio Rose” was the signature song of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Wills wrote the song which was instrumental at first. On November 28, 1938, Bob and his Playboys recorded the track. https://youtu.be/Nlc91bl2Rvw ...
It was Scotty McCreery’s toughest decision whether he will release “Five More Minutes” or not. This is for the reason that it could make or break his career. With this, the song mostly is his gamble of a lifetime. Undoubtedly, ...
Yes, Merle Haggard has a total of 38 No.1 songs on the country charts. Splendid isn’t it? In the course of his career, Merle Haggard was known to be one of the best country artists, one of the most loved ...
Song Background “Don’t Touch Me” is a classic country song that was first popularized by Jeannie Seely in 1966. Her husband Hank Cochran penned the lyrics and wanted her to record it originally. That’s why, before another country music singer, ...
Born Lula Grace Johnson, Jan Howard’s discovery as a country music singer was quite accidental. Her then husband and songwriter Harlan Howard heard her singing while washing dishes in the kitchen one night. He then thought she has talent and ...
Last June 20, 2014, Pitney was invited to perform at Grand Ole Opry. He sang “Clean Up On Aisle Five” which is part of his album “Behind This Guitar“. Surprisingly, the crowd loved his song and his performance. As a matter ...