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Blake Shelton’s “Boys’ Round Here”: A Wild Southern Rollercoaster Ride

Blake Shelton's "Boys 'Round Here

If you want to know what Southern life is, listen to Blake Shelton’s “Boys’ Round Here,” and you’ll know how fun it is. In 2013 this hit song took the country music scene for its upbeat and laidback lyrics. Written by Craig Wiseman, Rhett Akins, and Dallas Davidson, the song is credited to Blake Shelton … Read more

Do You Know The Weird Story Behind Blake Shelton’s “Ol’ Red”?

Blake Shelton's "Ol' Red"

Blake Shelton’s “Ol’ Red” will take you for a distinct narrative spin in the most interesting place – the jail. No, this is not being sarcastic. It’s true; the song would drag you in the story about a prisoner and a dog which pokes our interest. The song was not originally recorded by Shelton but … Read more

Critics Divided On Blake Shelton’s “God Gave Me You”

Blake Shelton's "God Gave Me You"

Renditions are either a hit or a flop; in this case, Blake Shelton’s “God Gave Me You” is in the middle. That is, according to various music critics. The song “God Gave Me You” was originally recorded by another Nashville-based singer Dave Barnes. He focuses on contemporary Christian music that gives the same feeling as … Read more

Throwback to Rosanne Cash and Rodney Crowell’s Duet of “It’s Such a Small World”

"It’s Such a Small World" by Rosanne Cash and Rodney Crowell

“It’s Such a Small World” was Rodney Crowell’s first out of five singles from 1988’s Diamonds & Dirt, to consecutively reach the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart. The country ballad was released as a duet by Crowell and his ex-wife Rosanne Cash. The lead-off single off Crowell’s fifth studio album, the song … Read more

Netflix ‘Country Comfort’ Has Everything You Want In A Show

Everything You Need To Know About Upcoming Comedy Series "Country Comfort"

This March 19 (Friday), Netflix is premiering ‘Country Comfort,’ their newest cheesy ten-episode sitcom loaded with music and fun. This Netflix Original Series promises to pull us out of the mixed spells of boredom and sadness we experience these days.  Created and produced by Carlyn Lucas and exclusively streaming on the platform, the show stars … Read more

Lil Nas X Just Bought A Posh New House

Lil Nas X Just Bought New House

Buying your first house has been considered one of the biggest milestones in life, and Lil Nas X is celebrating just that! The 21-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter – who a few years ago was just a college dropout sleeping on his sister’s floor – took to social media to give his fans a glimpse … Read more

Gabby Barrett’s ‘I Hope’ Is A Catchy Sweet Revenge Song

Gabby Barrett's "I Hope"

If you need a song about sweet revenge, then Gabby Barrett’s ‘I Hope’ got you covered. Forget about forgiving and wishing your ex-lover well, as Barrett’s debut single gives you a more accurate response to a cheater. Produced by Ross Copperman and Zachary Kale, ‘I Hope’ was a song the singer released in July 2019 … Read more

Elvis Presley And Linda Thompson Duets In A Surprising Old Record

Elvis Presley And Ex-Girlfriend Linda Thompson Harmonize In Hardly-Heard Duet

A 1973 duet proves how great the combination of the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley and his ex-girlfriend songwriter, Linda Thompson. There was an unearthed recording of ‘Your Life Has Just Begun’ performed by the duo. According to some reports, they took the song in 1973. Sweet and tender, that’s how one can … Read more

Luke Combs’ ‘Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old’ Is A Work In Progress

Luke Combs' Growin' Up and Gettin' Old

Stuck in Daytona Beach, Luke Combs’ ‘Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old’ sprung at the right moment. The chart-topping country crooner used his free time to create new music. This is where the said song started and currently a work in progress. The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop him from playing a live show, but he got … Read more

What Happened To John Wayne’s Children?

John Wayne's Children

John Wayne, originally named Marion Robert Morrison and nicknamed The Duke, was a film icon in western films, making him Hollywood’s heartthrob during his time. The late actor had three wives, so with all the fame and recognition, we can’t help but wonder, what were John Wayne’s children’s lives like growing up, and where are they … Read more

The American Idol Alum Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner Love Story

Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner Love Story

Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner first laid eyes on each other back in 2018 during the 16th season of American Idol. They flipped pages together pretty quickly and Barrett is proud to admit that she jumped on Foehner first. During an interview with PopCulture, Garrett said that she wanted to get to know Foehner first. … Read more

Top 10 Dark Country Songs

Top 10 dark country songs

Country music is often associated with happy, uplifting tunes. But it turns out there are plenty of dark country songs that tell a different story. If you’re feeling down and want to listen to some lyrics about heartbreak or loss – we’ve got you covered! Here’s our list of favorite dark country songs, from old … Read more

Here Are 10 Rodney Crowell Songs That Should Be on Your Playlist

10 Rodney Crowell Songs

Guess we can all agree that Rodney Crowell songs are some of the best in country music, proving how talented this country star is in multiple ways.  In addition to his charismatic voice, Crowell is an accomplished songwriter and producer. In fact, several other artists, such as Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Merle Haggard, and so … Read more

How Darius Rucker’s “Beer and Sunshine” ‘Threw a Wrench’ Into His New Album

Darius Rucker’s “Beers and Sunshine”

Darius Rucker’s ‘Beer and Sunshine’ tops the chart this week and earns his 10th No. 1 single. Interestingly, the new hit was a feel-good track that threw a wrench to his other songs on his next album. Fans are wondering why, and the reason? Most likely because of its relevancy and unconventional recording. ‘Beer and … Read more

Kenny Rogers’ “All I Ever Need Is You” Initially Dismissed By Artist

Kenny Rogers' "All I Ever Need Is You"

It was not love at first sight between Kenny Rogers and the hit song ‘All I Ever Need Is You.’ The country crooner didn’t want to record the song when it was initially offered to him. But despite his earlier dismissal, Rogers covered the song in 1979 with Dottie West. ‘All I Ever Need Is … Read more

Upchurch Releases “Mud To Gold” Tracklist, Teases Fans with Self-Leaked Song

Ryan Upchurch Details New Rap Album ‘Mud To Gold,’ Releases Track List

On February 14, 2021, Wednesday, Ryan Upchurch spilled the details of his upcoming rap album called Mud To Gold. The official tracklist of his new album is detailed on this post via Instagram including the titles “Last Year” and “Melatonin.” Upchurch’s newest album is set to be released on March 9, 2021. He produced this … Read more

Some Things You Might Not Know About Grammy Award-Winning, Rodney Crowell

Things You Didn't Know About Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell has built a respectable and remarkable career as a progressive country jack-of-all-trades – being the songwriter, performer, and producer who led the pack of Nashville’s new traditionalist movement in the middle of the 1980s. He has a voluminous catalog of hits that includes songs sung by Waylon Jennings, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, among … Read more

Mid-Pandemic, Blake Shelton’s “Minimum Wage” Deemed Tone Deaf

Blake Shelton's "Minimum Wage"

Blake Shelton’s “Minimum Wage” was officially released on January 15, 2021. It’s the lead single from his upcoming album, which he will put out later this year. Jesse Frasure, Corey Crowder, and Nicolle Galyon wrote this single while Scott Hendricks produced it.  However, it dominated the headlines even before it hit the record stores after … Read more

Kane Brown’s “Heaven” Is A Dreamy Song We Can All Relate To

Kane Brown's "Heaven"

Interestingly, Kane Brown’s “Heaven” came through the floor. Well, it actually happened at a writing retreat. While Brown was working on his song, “What’s Mine Is Yours,” he heard a romantic slow jam that he could easily relate to. It was “drifting up through the floor from where someone was writing downstairs,” Brown said. So, … Read more

Alan Jackson’s “Livin’ On Love” Summarizes What True Love Is

Alan Jackson's "Livin On Love"

Among the thousands of music genres, country music proves to be powerful without caving in trends. Listen to Alan Jackson’s ‘Livin’ On Love’ and you’ll hear a modern country classic. It is a sweet and charming song that represents Jackson’s trademark in traditional country music. Part of his 1994 Who I Am album, ‘Livin On … Read more

Did You Know Lady A’s “Need You Now” Almost Did Not Come To Life?

Lady A's "Need You Now"

If it wasn’t for a series of fortunate events, Lady A’s “Need You Now” would probably never see the light of day. The country music group penned the song together with Nashville songwriter Josh Kear. The foursome joined forces in one writing session to create songs for Lady A’s sophomore album, and it was already … Read more

Get To Know More About Glen Campbell’s Wife Kimberly Woolen

All things you need to know about Glen Campbell’s wife Kimberly Woolen

In 1982, Glen Campbell was a newlywed for the fourth time, marrying Kimberly Woolen at the North Phoenix Baptist Church in front of 100 family and friends. And she remained by the country superstar’s side – every step of the way – for three decades and a half until his passing in August 2017. Here’s … Read more

Intriguing 11 Narvel Blackstock Facts to Know

10 Narvel Blackstock Facts You May Not Know

One of the prominent Narvel Blackstock facts is that he built an empire in the musical industry with Reba McEntire. The details of their professional and romantic relationship filled the tabloids in the 1980s through the early 2000s.  Their 26 years of marriage ended in 2015. It’s clear that the former power couple has moved … Read more

Here’s Why “Amazed” by Lonestar Is The Country Band’s Favorite Song

Amazed by Lonestar

Did you know “Amazed” by Lonestar is one of the most requested first dance songs for newlywed couples in the United Kingdom? This is according to a survey conducted in 2009 which has been participated by 2,000 wedding videographers. Three Nashville songwriters – Marv Green, along with husband-and-wife Chris Lindsey and Aimee Mayo – joined … Read more

From Rusty to Riches: Meet Mike “Rooster” McConaughey

Get to know more about Mike Rooster McConaughey

Mike “Rooster” McConaughey bears a familiar surname. However, this self-made millionaire proved that he’s more than Matthew McConaughey’s brother. His knack for smart investing and upbeat personality set the stage for the older brother of the “Interstellar” actor. Hailing from Texas, let’s get to know the oil magnate from the South, Rooster, and his rise … Read more