Billboard has dropped the names of the top country artists of this year! Luke Combs Luke Combs is yet again found on the top and named as the Billboard Country Artists of the Year. Combs also topped the Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay Songs, Top Country Album, and Country Digital Song Sales. View this post … Read more
One of the few embodiments of the word ‘country’ is the history of those who have been riding those rampaging-horned giants, something that represents the south-coast with a relaxed demeanor yet a wild spirit ready to roll at all times. As for all-time iconic artists Cody Johnson & Reba McEntire, they are about to go … Read more
In 1966, some two years after Jim Reeves‘ death in a plane crash in July 1964, the song “Distant Drums” provided the singer with his only No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom – despite being released posthumously. It remained in the UK Singles Chart for twenty-five weeks. The single also snagged the top spot … Read more
Classic hymns speak theological truths in a memorable and unique way, and “Jesus Paid it All” is one of such beloved hymns. Written by Elvina M. Hall in 1865, “Jesus Paid it All” has been sung by Christians for 150 years. The way the song celebrates the total sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross … Read more
Radio interviews may not be as trendy as they were before, but they can still be considered gems. As topics can sometimes go ‘out of hand’ like how the K92.3 talk with Blake Shelton slowly shifted from the Ole Red Restaurant he’s managing to something quite personal — his engagement with The Voice coach Gwen … Read more
The Grand Ole Opry family will be welcoming Rhonda Vincent into the family! The award-winning bluegrass artist was supposed to debut on March 24. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, the date of her debut was moved to February 6 next year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhonda Vincent (@rhondavincent) Rhonda … Read more
Music producer Michael James Ryan, also known under the moniker Busbee, left the music industry grieving after undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor that was also the main cause of the death of Sen. John McCain. Busbee was the architect of several hits for artists like Maren Morris, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Blake … Read more
It’s been a long way since the Florida Georgia Line duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley started their music career in 2010. As they prepare to release their latest album, they just can’t help but remember the milestones they reached over the years: how they gained admirers, their passion for country music, and their … Read more
It’s nearly fifty years ago when Don Williams released “Some Broken Hearts Never Mend” as the first single from the album Visions. The song quickly became No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in the United States. It held that position for a single week and spent a total of twelve weeks within the … Read more
In 1972, Townes Van Zandt recorded “If I Needed You” on his album The Late Great Townes Van Zandt. Nine years later, Emmylou Harris enlisted the help of Don Williams for a duet on the song. It was then released as the first single off Harris’ album Cimarron. While the song may never have been … Read more
In 1948, Tex Ritter released his cover of the recitation song “The Deck of Cards” that was popularized in the fields of both country and popular music. It then reached No. 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. “The Deck of Cards” was actually first released by T. Texas Tyler, and it became a hit in … Read more
It’s this time of the year once again for year end lists acknowledging the best of the best in the music industry! As Billboard revealed its all-genre Top 100 Artists of 2020, country music is well represented with over a dozen of artists included this year. With no surprise, Luke Combs has led all country … Read more
Nothing spells country better than good music and a good heart. Not a few country artists found unconventional ways to use their same platform to demonsrate that there is more than just one way to show compassion for our neighbors. Here, we highlight Tracy Lawrence as he gets his 15th annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry … Read more
In 2003, Toby Keith released the song “I Love this Bar” as the first single from his album Shock’n Y’all. The song reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, holding the top spot for a total of five weeks. But more importantly, it set off an entirely new business … Read more
In 1981, George Strait made a major label debut with his song “Unwound.” Released as the lead single from his debut album Strait Country, the song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart – it was Strait’s first top-ten hit. Strait regularly included “Unwound” in his set on his Cowboy Rides … Read more
It’s an unbelievable fact that we have reached the time for the year-end lists, but here we are, reviewing TIME magazine’s Best Songs of the Year. There were common picks for every year’s best song, but Morgan Wallen’s “7 Summers” caught our eye. If there are artists that felt the extent of the pandemic, Morgan … Read more
Every once in a while, one could not help but feel like being stuck in the rut, or a messed-up situation that has the potential to ruin your faith, almost thinking that you come to a point of no return in your life. But these are also the situations that make us stronger, and with … Read more
Johnny Cash knew too well how to hold on to the songs and the people he loved. Among these songs was Bob Dylan’s “One Too Many Mornings,” which he covered numerous times. In 1986, he released a new “One Too Many Mornings” off his album Heroes with another country legend, Waylon Jennings. Cash and Jennings … Read more
Just a few months after the untimely death of Justin Townes Earle, medical examiners confirmed the cause to be due to a drug overdose. The singer/songwriter’s representatives broke the news through Earle’s socials. This is part of continuing the singer’s legacy of raising awareness about substance addiction. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
After releasing his album a few weeks ago, Garth Brooks’ ‘Fun’ debuted on the ranking charts with flying colors and a promising potential for landing 7, with only the top brass on country music ahead of him. When his album’s performance keeps up with its current reputation, it definitely can win him the chart’s crown … Read more
After so much teasing of his long-anticipated collaboration with EDM artist Marshmello, country star Kane Brown finally dropped the song “One Thing Right” in 2019. The song was initially slated for Brown’s 2018 sophomore album, Experiment, but the singer decided to send it to Marshmello after meeting him at the American Music Awards that same … Read more
The wedding bells are soon to chime as Jake Owen finally popped the big question on one knee to his three-year girlfriend Erica Hartlein. The answer? Of course, he received her sweet ‘yes’! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jake Owen (@jakeowenofficial) Not His Happily Ever After For Jake Owen, trying for … Read more
Dan+Shay has placed their names in the conversation as one of the best duos country music has ever seen. They have evolved not just through the music they produce but in their personal lives, thanks to their wives who mainly were their main inspirations over the past few years. “Christmas Isn’t Christmas” Over the countless … Read more
In 1977, Crystal Gayle‘s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” became a worldwide hit single. Released as the first single from Gayle’s album We Must Believe in Magic, the song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for four weeks. It was also Gayle’s first – and even biggest – crossover pop hit, reaching … Read more
In 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford recorded “Sixteen Tons” as the B-side of his cover of Moon Mullican’s “You Don’t Have to Be a Baby to Cry.” With the Tennessee native’s snapping fingers and a unique clarinet-driven pop arrangement, the song quickly became a million-seller. It held Billboard’s country music chart’s No. 1 position for ten … Read more
The Eagles have been in the industry for so long that their fanbase grew, extending to the new generations. As the world change along the years, so are the highs and lows of everyone living in it. But people will always have a knack for the original, and as precious as it may sound, here … Read more
The most awaited CMA Country Christmas television special is just around the corner! With the full list of performers announced, all we have to do is just wait for that big day. Caught in a Snag Lady A is part of the star-studded list of performers in this year’s Christmas special. The trio will be … Read more
You probably know George Strait‘s “The Chair” extremely well, but do you know how it came to be? The song was released in 1985 as the first single from Strait’s album Something Special. It quickly reached No. 1 on the country music charts in both the United States and Canada. Later on, the song was … Read more
It is hard to believe that it’s been almost three decades since Garth Brooks crossed genre lines with an epic cover of Billy Joel‘s “Shameless.” Brooks famously turned the love-struck ballad into a pure-country anthem in 1991 and took it all the way to the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart as well as … Read more
In 1955, The Louvin Brothers were climbing the charts with their first Top Ten hit, “When I Stop Dreaming.” Since that time, the heartbreaking song has become one of the most celebrated in the duo’s repertoire. It has been covered by dozens of acts, including George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell, Emmylou Harris, Johnny … Read more