Country singer Charley Pride joined the long list of artists who covered Hank Williams’ 1952 B-side track “You Win Again.” His 1980 version was a number-one hit, earning him his 28th career chart-topper. And deservingly so. Pride was able to inject his unique artistry into the song and reflect the changing cultural landscape of country … Read more
It was 1975 when one of the biggest country music stars, Loretta Lynn, dropped what would be the most controversial record of her career. Lynn had a reputation for being a provocative lyricist, but this was definitely a standout. It would go on to not just ruffle feathers but also deliver a full-impact shock to … Read more
The Western hero and King of Cowboys, Roy Rogers, released his fourth and final studio album in 1991 titled Tribute, a collection of multi-generational team-ups. Special duet partners included The Kentucky Headhunters, Randy Travis, K.T. Oslin and Restless Heart, Emmylou Harris, Ricky Van Shelton, Kathy Mattea, Lorrie Morgan and The Oak Ridge Boys, Willie Nelson, … Read more
In 2024, the Nashville concert crowd cheered loudly as country superstar Zach Bryan brought the “Hawk Tuah” girl onstage to perform with him. Hailey Welch, much known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl, is an online sensation who has gone viral for her rather funny response when asked about that one move in bed that makes … Read more
In 1966, iconic country singer Jan Howard released one of the most chart-hitting songs of all time, “Evil On Your Mind,” as part of her album of the same title. The song was received well by many listeners, landing at no. 5 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles – making it to the list … Read more
In 2001, after eight years of not releasing any album, country singer Darryl Worley released “Second Wind” as part of his album of the same title. The song instantly became a hit to many, landing at no. 11 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) and no. 20 on US Hot Country Songs … Read more
Alt-country star Zach Bryan dropped a new album last Independence Day 2024, The Great American Bar Scene, featuring big names in the industry: Bruce Springsteen, pioneer of heartland rock and The Boss; John Mayer, heartthrob singer and renowned guitarist; and Americana artists Noeline Hofmann and John Moreland. This came less than a year after his … Read more
In 2019, country singer Jamey Johnson surprised his fans when he performed one of country music’s classic hits “I Wonder Do You Think of Me” in an episode of Country Road TV. The song was originally released in 1989 by country legend Keith Whitley. It was considered one of the greatest hits of all time, … Read more
In 1989, the Bellamy Brothers released their hit song “You’ll Never Be Sorry” as part of their album Greatest Hits Volume III. The song immediately became a hit to many, landing at no. 10 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and no. 14 on Canada Country Tracks (RPM), making it one of the Bellamy … Read more
In 1990, iconic country singer Ray Stevens released one of the best parody covers of the classic hit song “Help Me Make It Through the Night” as part of his album Lend Me Your Ears. The song was originally released by Kris Kristofferson in 1970. Composed by Kris himself, it instantly became a hit because … Read more
Everyone who has experienced heartbreak knows what comes next: the loneliness filled with pockets of time that you don’t know how to spend — and Lew DeWitt of The Statler Brothers knows that all too well. He wrote the song, “Flowers on the Wall” to detail the minute by minute of navigating that phase of … Read more
In 2019, renowned country duo Brooks & Dunn released a soulful re-recorded version of their classic hit song “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” featuring Brett Young as part of their album, Reboot. “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” was one of the duo’s best releases. The song has been a big part of the duo’s success in their … Read more
In 1989, country superstar Ronnie Milsap released one of his greatest hits, “Houston Solution,” as part of his album Stranger Things Have Happened. “Houston Solution” depicts many events in Milsap’s life. Although he grew up in a relatively underprivileged household and had a congenital disease that almost made him blind, Milsap still had quite a … Read more
In 2019, Ronnie Milsap collaborated with George Strait on the re-recorded version of his classic hit song “Houston Solution” for his album The Duets. The album included collections of duets with legendary country singers like Willie Nelson, Montgomery Gentry, Dolly Parton, and many more. Among the most looked-forward collaborations was his duet with the “King … Read more
In July 1992, two of country’s biggest names, Charley Pride and Glen Campbell, honored Marty Robbins with a joint performance of his biggest hit, “El Paso,” at Crosby Clambake in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The song was a chart-topper not only in country but also in pop. It even won the singer the first awarded Grammy … Read more
Garth Brooks’ 1990 album No Fences collected four consecutive number-one hits, but one song undeniably stood out — his lead single, “Friends in Low Places,” which won an ACM and CMA award for Single of the Year. And it did for two reasons: the lyrical prowess of the track and, more importantly, Brooks’ phenomenal delivery … Read more
Famous for his hit song “Wolverton Mountain,” Claude King has become one of the most prominent names in the industry. Throughout his career, the country singer has sold over a million records and gained many followers, eventually becoming a standard among many aspiring country artists today. However, aside from being an amazing singer, there is … Read more
In 2001, the renowned country duo Brooks & Dunn released “Ain’t Nothing ‘bout You” as part of their album Steers & Stripes – and let’s just say the song was nothing their fans expected. Although they are known as honky-tonk singers, the duo decided to try a new style when they recorded their album’s first … Read more
Country music group The Chicks (formerly known as Dixie Chicks) released the song “Wide Open Spaces” in 1998 as the title track of their debut album under major label Monument Records. It hit number one on the U.S. Country Singles chart, spending four weeks on it, and even snagged a Top 41 at the Billboard … Read more
Festival Title: AmeriServFlood City Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 26-27, 2024 Venue: Peoples Natural Gas Park on 90 Johns St., Johnstown, Pennsylvania Performers Include: Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light, Andy Frasco & the U.N., and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Flood City Music Festival is taking over People Natural … Read more
Country hitmaker Jelly Roll never forgot where he came from, and last June, a fan was blessed by his kind heart. On Monday night, June 17, 2024, the singer headlined a free event in Nashville, 107.5 The River’s River On The Rooftop concert series show, hosted at Skydeck on Broadway. He was there along with … Read more
In 1996, legendary country singer Willie Nelson released one of the most heartfelt covers of the classic gospel song “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” as part of his album, How Great Thou Art. The song was originally released by Joseph Scriven as a poem in 1855. It was not until 1868 that Charles … Read more
In 1965, Loretta Lynn released one of the most amazing covers of the classic gospel hymn “In The Sweet By and By” as part of her album, Hymns. Written by S. Fillmore Bennett, the song was originally released in 1868 as a Christian hymn. Due to its captivating lyrics about having faith in God, the … Read more
“I Need More of You” is just another one of those songs on the Bellamy Brothers’ long list of definitive hits. With David Bellamy’s songwriting and Homer’s harmonies, the record was released in January 1985 as the tenth track to the Brothers’ ninth studio album, Restless. Their distinguished tone from each other made it a … Read more
Jack Greene’s piercing rendition of “There Goes My Everything” is a must-add song to your playlist of heartbreaks. Under Decca Records, Greene recorded the song on August 6, 1966 then released it in September that year for his album with the same name. Written by Dallas Frazier, the song was initially recorded by Ferlin Husky … Read more
Produced by Buddy Cannon, “Tammy Wynette Kind of Pain” by Reba McEntire is the fourth track to her 2019 album Stronger than the Truth. McEntire released the song on March 8, 2019, with credits to songwriters Shelley Skidmore, Mark Narmore, and Brandy Clark. The song may not be as popular as her other tracks but … Read more
Written by Curly Putman and Bobby Braddock, “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” is the lead single to Tammy Wynette’s third album with the same name. It was released in May 1968 and took the No. 1 spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs. The single also climbed to No. 63 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This was … Read more
One of Rosanne Cash’s best songs can be traced back to her prime in the 80s. An American singer-songwriter and a soul-searching author, Cash has released songs that made her among the pioneers of contemporary country. Her hit single “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me” was released in February 1985 under Columbia Records. … Read more
Nothing is more exciting than two generations of artists performing on one big stage. Flashback to the night of April 7, 2019, Country music legend George Strait and Grammy Award-winning country singer Miranda Lambert unite for a moving performance of Strait’s 2001 hit “Run” at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards. Written by Anthony … Read more
Festival Title: Tailgate N’ Tallboys Michigan 2024 Festival Duration: July 26-27, 2024 Venue: Midland County Fairgrounds in Midland, Michigan Performers Include: Jelly Roll, Quinn XCII, Jessie Murph, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Tailgate N’ Tallboys Michigan is the last stop of the festival, and it follows the successful runs in Bloomington, Illinois, … Read more