George Strait bested both his indoor and outdoor record – and the fifty-year record of the largest attendance in the US – at his annual series of one-off performances during his semi-retirement, drawing in 110,905 fans at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field in College Station. But the most magical part of the evening’s live concert came … Read more
Festival Title: Country Concert 2024 Festival Duration: July 11-13, 2024 Venue: Hickory Hill Lakes in Fort Laramie, Ohio Performers Include: Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, HARDY, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Midwest’s premier country music festival, Country Concert, is back. And for its 43rd installment, the larger-than-life festival is excited to welcome … Read more
Festival Title: Norsk Countrytreff 2024 Festival Duration: July 10-14, 2024 Venue: Fjordhest Garden på Breim in Breim in Gloppen, Nordfjord, Norway Performers Include: Asleep at the Wheel, Jade Eagleson, Hellbillies, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Nork Countrytreff will be packed with 28 top-tier country music acts from July 10-14, 2024, at the … Read more
In 1996, iconic country singer Willie Nelson released his version of “The Lily of the Valley” as part of his album, Just As I Am. The song simply highlights Jesus’s redeeming power. It was originally written by William Charles Fry in 1881, based on Solomon 2:1. Ever since its release, the song has become a … Read more
In 2024, American singer-songwriter Shaboozey released “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” as part of his album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going. The rising country star became the talk of the town when his song made a historic jump on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, landing at no. 1 from no. 6 – defeating Beyonce’s … Read more
Country singer Carrie Underwood’s home Pinewood Road in Nashville, Tennessee, caught on fire on Sunday night, June 16. According to the statement posted on Williamson County Fire/Rescue’s Facebook page, Station 21 was dispatched to a fire alarm in Pinewood community around 9:42 p.m. The call was immediately upgraded to a structure fire, and crews from … Read more
King of Country Music and King of Live Performances, too. Legendary icon George Strait set a new record for the largest ticketed concert in the United States on June 15th. The show took over 110,905 fans at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, beating the band Grateful Dead’s record of 107,019 attendees at Raceway Park, … Read more
Country singer Lainey Wilson has released hit songs, has had numerous nominations and awards, and has had back-to-back collaborations. But this success was a decade in the making. When Wilson made her move to Nashville, she lived in a camper trailer, doing independent releases and small shows. It wasn’t until 2016 that her name finally … Read more
The popular song “Paper Roses” wasn’t actually a Marie Osmond original. The song, which Fred Spielman and Janice Torre wrote, was first released by Anita Bryant as the opening track for her 1961 album Hear Anita Bryant In Your Home Tonight! It was her biggest hit on the Billboard pop chart, earning her a Top … Read more
Every country music fan – old and new – knew the legendary icon Merle Haggard, but many probably didn’t know the other Merle of country music: Merle Kilgore. Kilgore enjoyed a heavily successful career — as a songwriter with 330 credits under his name, including hits like “Wolverton Mountain,” “Johnny Reb,” “More and More,” and … Read more
In 2008, country singer Kenny Chesney released his re-recorded version of Mac McAnally’s 1990 classic hit single “Down the Road” as part of his album Lucky Old Sun. Upon its release, McAnally’s version landed at no. 70 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and no. 73 on Canada Country Tracks (RPM). Although it didn’t … Read more
In 2010, Johnny Cash and Ray Charles surprised their fans when they put out one of their unreleased duet of Kris Kristofferson’s hit song “Why Me Lord” after nearly 30 years since its recording making it pretty iconic. In 1981, Johnny sent a letter to Ray asking him if he could release the song as … Read more
Questions about the existence of a supreme being still linger among the skeptics, while others rely on their faith and experiences. Disputes, scriptures, scientific facts; however we want to argue about it, it is certain that something is bigger than ourselves. We all call it differently based on our deep-rooted beliefs but Elvis Presley firmly … Read more
With a touch of rhythm and blues, Aaron Neville released a remake of George Jones’ country single “The Grand Tour” on April 20, 1993. It was the 12th track to his fifth studio album with the same name. From funky soul music, he entered the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks at No. 38 and … Read more
Rising to prominence in the 1930s, Jimmie Davis is one of the influential icons who popularized country music beyond the Southern audience. With his single “Suppertime,” he has once again proven his velvety vocal voice as an alluring presence to old country lovers. The song was released as a duet with the Anita Kerr Singers … Read more
The Rolls-Royce of Country Music, George Jones, released his version of the country song “Wings of a Dove” in 1962 with a unique touch and an upbeat country sound compared to Ferlin Husky’s original recording. The song, penned by Bob Ferguson in 1958, was featured as the fourth track on Jones’ All-Time Greatest Hits album … Read more
There’s nothing more painful than a girlfriend breaking up with you miles away while you are fighting in a war. Imagine the bittersweet feeling and agony that it will lead you to — wretched and alone. Speaking of breaking hearts, Skeeter Davis and Bobby Bare released a cover of “A Dear John Letter” in March … Read more
Louisiana fiddle superstar Doug Kershaw prides himself on his humble beginnings and heritage in the song “Louisiana Man.” Doug wrote himself an autobiographical song while he was fulfilling his military duties with his younger brother Rusty for three years. When they returned from the service, the two brothers released the single as a duo on … Read more
Songwriters Don Robertson and Hal Blair wrote a song titled “Please Help Me, I’m Falling” back in 1960, and the crystal-clear tenor voice of Hank Locklin first recorded it. He was one of the most prominent figures of that time, helping shape the Nashville sound, and this track was part of that legacy. This was … Read more
In 1953, Howard Barnes, a popular English lyricist, wrote the song “I Really Don’t Want to Know” along with songwriter and pianist Don Robertson. Since it was published, it has been sung by a long list of big-name country artists like Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton & Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis, to name a … Read more
In 1971, Charley Pride took a big step in his career when he released his first gospel song, “Did You Think to Pray,” as part of his album of the same title. Charley Pride was the first African American to make a name for himself in country music. He is one of the pioneers of … Read more
In 1980, the American country music band Alabama released the chart-topping song titled “Tennessee River” as part of their album, My Home’s in Alabama. Upon the song’s release, it immediately landed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles chart and No. 1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. The song … Read more
In January 1985, a supergroup of 46 of the biggest music artists of the time, including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, and Billy Joel, as well as country stars Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kenny Rogers, teamed up to record “We Are The World” in one cr𝖺zy, all-night session. The charity single was written … Read more
Country music singer-songwriter Zach Bryan released “Pink Skies” as part of his album of the same title. It immediately became the talk of the town because of the (definitely not pop) modern catchy country tune and the controversy surrounding its promotions. Because of that, Pink Skies instantly climbed up the charts, landing at no.1 on … Read more
When Hank Williams arrived in 1949 in Nashville, he didn’t wait long to become one of the biggest stars in country music. A year later until 1951, he enjoyed the peak of his success, becoming one of the most accomplished touring acts and charting every record he put out – well, except the ones issued … Read more
Festival Title: Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 5-7, 2024 Venue: Route 6 Ranch in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada Performers Include: Brothers Osborne, Tyler Childers, Zac Brown Band, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The largest multi-day outdoor music festival in Atlantic Canada, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, is ready to … Read more
Festival Title: Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic 2024 Festival Duration: July 4, 2024 Venue: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey Performers Include: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic is moving into its new home at the … Read more
Country singer Travis Tritt scored his first number-one hit with his second release from his 1990 debut album Country Club titled “Help Me Hold On.” He co-wrote it with accomplished songwriter Pat Terry under Warner Brothers Nashville. Fellow country music artist Dana McVicker lent her voice for the background vocals while producer Gregg Brown also … Read more
Country singer Carrie Underwood graced the last day stage of the Carolina Country Music Fest 2024 in Myrtle Beach and delivered one hell of a performance despite the massive downpour. However the rain did pose a near disaster as she appeared to have slipped as she walked offstage down the stairs after her set finished. … Read more
American country singer Billy Ray Cyrus reached a breaking point with Australian singer Firerose just after seven months of marriage. According to court documents obtained by the Associated Press, Billy Ray filed for a divorce from his latest bride on May 22 in Nashville, Tennessee. The “Achy Breaky Heart” country superstar cited irreconcilable differences and … Read more