Contemporary, Country Music

George Strait and Alan Jackson Team up to Save Country Music

Both country legends in their own right, Alan Jackson and George Strait, did an unofficial version of “Murder on Music Row.” The song laments the rise of country-pop and the slow death of traditional music. When Alan and George’s version ...

Classic, Country Music

How “Murder on Music Row” Became a Country Music Standard

“Murder on Music Row” was supposed to be a fun song. It used to be like that according to Larry Cordle who co-wrote it with Larry Shell. Despite the fun element that the songwriters would like it to embody, the ...