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.
Crystal Gayle Sings About Love And Heartbreak in “Til I Gain Control Again”
Written by Rodney Crowell, “Till I Gain Control Again” by Crystal Gayle became a No. 1 hit in 1983 marking her 11th of eigthteen No. 1 hits.
Remember When Juice Newton Scored The Biggest Success With “Queen Of Hearts”
“Queen of Hearts” became Juice Newton’s most successful song in her career. She released her version in 1981 as a single, and part of her album Juice.
John Denver Paid Tribute To His Most Prized Possession in “This Old Guitar”
Released in 1974, "This Old Guitar" was written and performed by John Denver. This song was his song about a 1910 Gibson "F-hole" acoustic jazz guitar his grandmother gave him when he was 12 years old. It became Denver's prized possession, as he learned to love music playing the instrument.
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.