It was 2000, and it had been six years since Travis Tritt hit the top of the charts and three since his last appearance in the Top 10. The first few months of the year were a lull, too. In June, he dropped his first single from his album Down the Road I Go, titled … Read more
Country singer Sonny James, known for his 1957 track “Young Love,” which topped both country and pop charts, passed away on February 22, 2016, at Nashville’s Alive Hospice. According to a statement released on his website, his death was due to natural causes. He was 87. James was, as Kix Brooks described him in his … Read more
Emmy Russell started her American Idol journey with an original song. She fittingly ended it with a tribute cover of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” for her late grandmother and country legend Loretta Lynn. This was the second time she covered the classic on the show, and for this performance, instead of a piano, she had a … Read more
Country legend Johnny Cash released an ode to Ireland appreciating its beauty with “Forty Shades of Green” as part of his album Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash in 1963. The song was initially released as a B-side of Cash’s song ‘The Rebel-Johnny Yuma.” Johnny Cash is an American country singer-songwriter who is … Read more
What happened to Randy Travis? That has been the question of many of his fans after his massive stroke in 2013. Randy Travis is a legend and an icon in country music. He led the genre to a new chapter, achieving a new level of success with his arrival in the mid-1980s. With his 1986 … Read more
Country singer Lainey Wilson’s discography isn’t just a string of solo hits. Over the years, she has also steadily stacked up her collaboration resume — earning several number ones from them — and solidified her name as a coveted duet partner by many artists, from the likes of legends like Dolly Parton down to new … Read more
Buck Owen’s 1964 track “Crying Time,” popularized by Ray Charles, is making waves again after Lukas Nelson and Sierra Ferrell shared a casual snippet of their take on the song. In the video Ferrell posted on her Instagram, she was wearing a light blue and brown full-fledged cowboy outfit – from the hat to the … Read more
With her single ”Your Place” from the album Shot in the Dark, Ashley Cooke jumps into a huge leap in her career and turns into a Billboard Hot-100 artist at No. 95. Luminate reports that the smash hit earned her about 23 million radio airplay impressions and 2 million streams in the US from May … Read more
Country singer Carly Pearce candidly took to social media to share a very important health update. In the video uploaded on her Instagram, captioned, “health update. love y’all 💛,” Pearce began with a smile that she has always been transparent and honest about every part of her life, and she felt that this news deserved … Read more
During Home Free’s Spring Tour in 2015, vocal percussionist Adam Rupp beatboxed his way onto the stage of South Portland and performed a vocalized drum solo to silence the skeptics. The performance took 7 minutes to show his versatile beatboxing and impressive vocal dexterity for his modulated vocalized drums and DJ beats. Before introducing Rupp … Read more
Rising country superstar Ashley Cooke hits the Billboard charts after releasing the breakup anthem “Your Place” on July 7, 2023, for her 24-track sophomore LP and major-label debut album Shot in the Dark (2023). The song is dedicated to those who want to assert independence and boundaries after a failed relationship. After all, an ex … Read more
In 1968, American country and folk singer Jerry Jeff Walker released a song, Mr. Bojangles, as part of his album of the same title. Upon its release, the song immediately climbed up the charts, landing at no. 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and no. 51 on Canada’s (RPM) Top Singles – making it … Read more
In 2005, country legend Dolly Parton released her emotional cover of John Lennon’s classic hit “Imagine” as part of her album, Those Were the Days. The song was originally released by John Lennon of The Beatles in 1971 as part of his album of the same title. “Imagine” instantly became his best-selling single throughout his … Read more
In 1963, American country superstar Ricky Nelson released his amazing cover of the hit song “I Will Follow You” as part of his album, For Your Sweet Love. The song was originally released by Franck Pourcel as an instrumental, but its success came about when American Singer Little Peggy March released her cover in 1963. … Read more
In 2023, three years after dropping “Save Me” off his studio album Self Medicated, country singer and rapper Jelly Roll decided to rerelease it. For this new version, he realized the vision of having a superstar join him for a duet that he had shared with his record label head, Jon Loba, way back in … Read more
A Cajun rock and roll star, a music icon, a sensational American fiddle player; you name it! If anyone deserves huge respect among legendary fiddlers in the 60s, Doug Kershaw should be at the top of the list. A prodigy in singing and fiddle virtuoso with humble beginnings in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Doug is a … Read more
American country and bluegrass duo Joey + Rory released their single “Suppertime” on February 12, 2016. The song was the 12th track on their seventh and final studio album, Hymns that are Important to Us. A centerpiece for memorial services, the talented duo delivers a heartwarming interpretation of the song that connects you spiritually to … Read more
The Blind Boys of Alabama, also known as Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama, made a powerful live performance of the Christian hymn “Amazing Grace” in the KEXP studio on September 2, 2016. The song was the 10th track to their album with the same name, released on October 14, 2003. The immensely … Read more
A cautionary tale for the reckless, American country band Hellbound Glory and country sensation Tanya Tucker released a song called “Better Hope You Die Young” on April 23, 2018. This collaboration highlights the song’s simplistic lyrical composition and honest delivery of its message. There is a certain satisfaction in finding a rare combination of two … Read more
LeAnn Rimes’ version of “I Will Always Love You” will leave you in awe. The popular single was originally written by country icon Dolly Parton on June 12, 1973. And was later released on March 11, 1974. Parton dedicated it to her business mentor Porter Wagoner as a farewell song for pursuing a solo career. … Read more
With numerous achievements attached to Texas country singer Lukas Nelson’s name, collaborating with American musician Sierra Ferrell to cover one of Adele’s greatest hits, ”Someone Like You,” was just another proof of Nelson’s unpredictable venture in the music industry. Together with his band Promise of the Real, Lukas Nelson roams around between rock and country … Read more
As happy as Lil Nas X was with the success of Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” in country earlier in 2024, he couldn’t help but admit that he wished it also happened to him. In 2019, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” went on to break the joint record 16-week run held by Mariah Carey and … Read more
Festival Title: Sips & Sounds Summer Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 29-30, 2024 Venue: Circuit of the Americas infield in Austin, Texas Performers Include: Kelsea Ballerini, Marcus King, Jon Pardi, Maren Morris, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Texas is fizzing as Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Summer Festival returns for a second time … Read more
Festival Title: Country Thunder Bristol 2024 Festival Duration: June 28-29, 2024 Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee Performers Include: Cody Johnson, HARDY, Bailey Zimmerman, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here There’s definitely going to be a rush of roaring fun as Country Thunder Bristol takes over Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, … Read more
Zach Bryan has proved his worth to be called one of the best country artists of the century through his chart-topping releases like “Something in the Orange” and “American Heartbreak.” In 2024, he released one of his greatest hits, “Pink Skies,” as part of his album of the same title. Although everyone was thrilled about … Read more
Born in 1988, Lukas Nelson began his career at a young age, thanks to his country legend father, Willie Nelson. Lukas grew up traveling inside his father’s tour bus as they hopped from one city to another. Since he was exposed to country music more often than not, he was able to establish a name … Read more
Randy Travis has covered several gospel songs like “Blessed Assurance,” “The Unclouded Day,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” In 2003, he released his version of the contemporary Christian song “Open The Eyes of My Heart” as part of his album Worship and Faith, which reached the no. 10 spot on the Christian Album Charts and no. … Read more
Festival Title: Jackalope Jamboree 2024 Festival Duration: June 27-29, 2024 Venue: Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Oregon Performers Include: Silverada, Charley Crockett, Randy Rogers Band, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Jackalope Jamboree is bringing its fifth round of good time from June 27-29, 2024, at the Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Oregon. … Read more
Festival Title: Blue Ox Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 27-29, 2024 Venue: The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin Performers Include: Leftover Salmon, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Band of Horses, The Devil Makes Three, Watchhouse, Sierra Ferrell, Sam Bush Band, Del McCoury Band, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Blue Ox … Read more
Festival Title: Whizzbangers Ball 2024 Festival Duration: June 14-15, 2024 Venue: The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia Performers Include: Tyler Childers, Arlo McKinley, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Dubbed by its organizers as “a music festival in nature’s playground,” this two-day event from June 14-15, 2024, has been brewing … Read more