Back in 2002, Steve Holy Sang “Good Morning Beautiful” for the 40 Newlyweds’ First Dance
During a mass wedding celebration in Virginia back on February 14, 2002, Steve Holy sang "Good Morning Beautiful" for the 40 newlyweds for their first dance.
Charley Pride’s 1972 Album,”Sings Heart Songs” Champions Country Amidst the Rise of Pop
The album “Sings Heart Songs” by Charley Pride marked the culmination of a lifetime worth of hardships just to reach his goal of “making it”.
Back in 1970, the Johnny Cash Show Featured the Soul Music Genius, Ray Charles
In the Johnny Cash show’s 19th episode, Ray Charles performed a version of "Ring Of Fire", and a short version of "Walk The Line."
By The Time I Get to Phoenix: Glen Campbell’s Gripping 7th Album
Glen Campbell was at #1 on the US Country music chart with his seventh album "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" in 1967.
Country Singer Neal McCoy’s ‘Old Glory’ Tour Bus Catches Fire
LONGVIEW, Texas — A very close call for East Texas country music artist Neal Mccoy and his team when his tour bus catches fire early on Saturday morning
Gene Watson is Grand Ole Opry’s newest member at 76
The glacial delay in choosing Gene Watson as a member of the Grand Ole Opry has definitely been one of the most significant cultural oversights of our time.
Greatest Hits: Kenny Rogers’ 3rd Chart-Topping Album in 1980
As of today, Kenny Rogers “Greatest Hits” still holds the record for the best-selling compilation releases of all-time.
Happy Birthday Garth Brooks!
February 7, 1962 is a special day for our country superstar Garth Brooks. Wondering why? It’s his 57th birthday today, folks.
Anita Cochran’s Full of Life at 52! The Victor in Her Battle with Breast Cancer
Country music singer-songwriter and record producer, Anita Renee Cockerham, professionally known as Anita Cochran, is celebrating her 52nd birthday today.
Taking Chances in Claude King’s “Wolverton Mountain” 58 Years Since Its Release
In 1962, Claude King released his best-known recording “Wolverton Mountain” written by Merle Kilgore who had written a bunch of songs and hits during that era.
When Is Thanksgiving Day and Why It Is So Late This Year?
For most of you who are asking, "What day is Thanksgiving?", the answer is it would fall on the fourth Thursday of November, which is on November 26, 2020.
Randy Sings of Unfading Love in “Old 8 x 10”: Album of the Year in 1989
Old 8 x 10 by Randy Travis was his 3rd album released in 1988 which rises on top of the Country chart in 1989.
Clint Black’s Song About Feebleness,”Nobody’s Home,” Became A Smash Hit in 1990
Back in 1990, "Nobody's Home" by Clint Black was at no.1 for three weeks on the Country chart.
Hendersonville Home of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Sold for $3.2M
The 4.5-acre lakefront property in Hendersonville where country music couple Johnny and June Carter Cash lived for more than three decades has already been sold
Loretta Lynn Castigates Contemporary Music: “We Should Never Let Country Music Die”
Country Music Legend, Loretta Lynn, suggests country music is dead and needs saving.
Ear-Pleasing Merle Haggard and His 1972 Hit, “It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad)”
In 1973, Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart with “It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad).”
REWIND: Back in the 1994 Super Bowl Halftime Show, It’s a Rockin’ Country Sunday!
Back in 1994, Super Bowl XXVII featured some of the biggest country music stars at that time. Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Wynona, and Naomi Judd.
Using 4 Mug Shots, Phenomenal “Dolly Parton Challenge” Amp the Internet
Dolly Parton rocked the internet again as the new Meme Queen. Once the post went live, Twitter was quick to pick, hence the #dollypartonchallenge.
Tracy Lawrence’s Now at 52! Another Iconic Voice Representing Solid Country Sound
Tracy Lawrence gained much love for the style of music that he presented. He was noted as someone that has a polished modern-day honky-tonk voice.
RIP MAMBA: Country Stars Mourn the Early Demise of NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant at 41
The tragic news evoked much shock and grief beyond Kobe Bryant's family. Country stars who were also fans of "The Black Mamba" expressed their sympathies.
Slim Whitman and His Unique Voice: Bound To Be Appreciated in a 100 Years and More
The influence and legacy of Slim Whitman were more than just setting records and recording hit songs.
Iconic Dolly Parton Looks and Sounds Even More Magical at 74!
As demonstrated in the life of Dolly Parton, we could see how one’s passion could lead to success. She never allowed difficulties to dictate what she'd become.
Red Foley: 1st Country Star Who Popularized the Music that Made Our Nation Great
Red Foley was the first country artist to do a recording in Nashville, Tennessee. He cut “Tennessee Saturday Night”, “Blues in the Heart” and “Tennessee Border”
Nostalgic “Daddy Sang Bass” by Perkins and Cash Will Keep Your Kith and Kin Intact
“Daddy Sang Bass” was originally written by rockabilly legend Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash’s thirty-sixth entry on the pop charts.
(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden: Perfectly Timed for the ’70s and Beyond
(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden was the title track of Lynn Anderson's studio album released in 1971.
No Dull Moments with Humorist Roger Miller and His ’60s Novelty Hits
Today, we remember the outstanding career of the great talent and humorist, Roger Miller and some of his novelty hits in the 1960s.
Last Man Standing Willie Nelson is One of Country Music’s Best
Willie Nelson is also famously nicknamed as “Redheaded Stranger” and “Shotgun Willie”, a national icon in the history of American country music.
Randy Travis: Forever the Face and Voice of Genuine Country!
With the contributions that Travis made, he was able to pave the way for young artists who sought to return to the traditional sound of country music.