The ’80s have been known as one of country music’s greatest periods. With the signature beat, the rodeo-themed rhythm, Country music back then defined itself which even today, still impresses old and new fans alike. One of the prominent tracks during those times is the Bellamy Brothers’ ‘Redneck Girl.’ But let’s not get all fixed-up … Read more
Country singer Billy Currington found himself back at the top of the charts in 2009 with the release of “People Are Crazy” as the second single off his album Little Bit of Everything. It became Currington’s third No. 1 hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Not only that, but the song also … Read more
“He Touched Me” is without a doubt Bill Gaither Trio’s most famous song. Released in 1969, off the trio’s album Heartwarming, several artists have recorded the song, including Jimmy Durante, Connie Smith, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and Elvis Presley. The Song That Changed Bill Gaither’s Career Written by Bill Gaither himself, “He Touched Me” helped the … Read more
Over five decades ago, “For What It’s Worth” was released by Buffalo Springfield as a single on Atco Records. Not only did it peak at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1967, but it quickly became a well-known protest song. According to Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the song’s publishing … Read more
Just a few days from now, the Holiday season will officially kick-off. To help start the Holiday season, some of our favorite country stars will help NBC with the 88th Annual Rockefeller Center TV special on December 2. Yes, you heard it right! Despite the crisis we all are facing today, the symbolic tradition that started … Read more
All throughout the years, Country music has seen a spike in the number of female artists bringing with them the dreams of becoming the next Miranda Lambert or Dolly Parton. We also have seen younger artists who have started early and are now making the whole world notice. Meet Catie Offerman Take no exception for … Read more
In 2014, Kenny Chesney released “The Big Revival,” the first cut off his 2014 album of the same name. Despite it being lyrically not easy to translate as some of the others, the song managed to set the tone for the entire project. Some even find themselves wondering what the lyrics mean while the others … Read more
When Chris Young debuted his extremely emotional new song, “Drowning,” at the Grand Ole Opry in early June 2019, he couldn’t help but break down midway through the performance. “I thought I was okay at the end of the first chorus, but by verse two, I knew I was in trouble,” Young recalled to People. … Read more
When country music singer Lee Brice released “I Drive Your Truck” in 2012 as the third single off his album Hard 2 Love, fans immediately reacted to its poignant lyrics. It gained sufficient airplay to debut on the Country Airplay and eventually reached No. 1 on this chart four months later. It also peaked at … Read more
Morgan Wallen has definitely captivated everyone in the industry with his recent releases. The CMA New Artist of the Year Award Winner has, one after the other, continued racking up awards, and now, he has his fourth single on top of both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Radio Airplay charts this week. After yet … Read more
Are you ready for the holidays? Well if you’re not quite ready yet, the CMA Country Christmas on ABC is here to help you kick in your holiday gear! For 11 years now, CMA has given us a Country Christmas through its annual television special. In just a few days, this year’s CMA Country Christmas … Read more
Here comes one of our most awaited weekends. It’s Thanksgiving Day! As every family has their own little way of celebrating Thanksgiving Day, the same goes for the biggest stars in the country music industry. A Traditional Thanksgiving Celebration (Jason Aldean) Country music artist Jason Aldean preferably likes to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the most … Read more
Hal Ketchum will always be remembered as one of the ‘90s hitmakers/singers/ songwriters that you’ll never grow tired of listening to. Sadly, Ketchum passed away just this November 24, Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hal Ketchum (@michael09hal) Even around late last year, fans were still able to witness Hal Ketchum … Read more
Kitty Wells‘ “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” has been credited for paving the way for generations of female country artists – especially Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton, including all the songs where women call out unfaithful men. Back in the day, many country radio listeners complain about the … Read more
Country music superstars Kenny Chesney and George Strait‘s “Shiftwork” duet was released in 2007 as the third single off Chesney’s album Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates, and the song was considered to be the album’s highlight. “That’s my favorite song on the record, if only for the reason that George is on it. … Read more
When Josh Turner released “Time Is Love” in 2012 as the lead-off single off his album Punching Bag, it became one of the most talked-about singles on country radio. It debuted at No. 56 on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Songs and gradually climbed to the second spot. At the end of 2012, it was … Read more
Two of country music’s biggest names came together back in 2013 to produce pure country magic in the form of “We Were Us.” Keith Urban released his duet with Miranda Lambert as the second international single and third overall off his album Fuse. The song quickly topped Billboard’s US Country Airplay and US Hot Country … Read more
In 2010, Reba McEntire released “Turn On the Radio” as the lead single for her 34th career album, All the Women I Am. It debuted at No. 54 on the chart of Billboard Hot Country Songs but climbed to the top spot six months later. The song was her 60th Top 10 single on the … Read more
There are just times when we can think of nothing else but to just lie back and relax after a long day. And if you speak the country language, the classic companion would be a bottle of beer. Jameson Rodgers has been releasing some of his songs for quite some time and ‘Cold Beer Calling … Read more
Christ Stapleton again owns the headlines and makes sure that you take some time listening to one of his newest creations. Following his two number 1 hit albums, “From A Room Volume 1” and “From A Room Volume 2” released three years ago, Christ Stapleton is back to his hit-making waves with his most recent … Read more
George Strait honors the men and women who serve in the police force in his song “The Weight of the Badge.” It was released as the second single off Strait’s 2019 album Honky Tonk Time Machine. The song comes with weighty lyrics and has an overall feel that drew special praise from reviewers. Since then, … Read more
As a dedicated husband and father of two girls, Keith Urban honored the ladies in his life with his song, “Female.” It was released in 2017 as the first single from his album Graffiti U. Though it only peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts, it became country radio’s most-added song the … Read more
In 2009, Toby Keith released the song “American Ride” as the first single and title track from his album of the same name. It quickly became Keith’s another No. 1 hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. However, the song has received mixed reviews from music critics. For instance, Dan Milliken of Country … Read more
‘Wear your mask at all times’ is an unprecedented reminder coming from the man who is shrouded by mysteries ever since he debuted in the country music industry in 2019. As he enters the virtual stage in 2020, Orville Peck’s ‘Fancy’ is sure to win your heart as it will feature one of the classical … Read more
For any Eagles fan out there, it’s easy to say that ‘Best of My Love’ has been one of the earliest milestones of their career. Released in 1975, the song is their first-ever #1 hit with Glenn Frey and Don Henley co-writing the song. But one of the mysteries that this band has hidden this … Read more
Just this November 22, this year’s AMA (American Music Awards) has honored five deserving winners in five country categories. This included what probably be called the biggest winner of 2020, country duo Dan + Shay. Favorite Male Artist Despite the disappointments of missing out on some of the awards handed out by the main country … Read more
This year has taken many things away from us. The ability to talk and mingle with friends, the freedom to visit places we have never been to before, and our biggest bummer; has prohibited us from enjoying live country music. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait for a long time because in just a matter … Read more
Miranda Lambert added a personal touch to the song “My Father’s Gun.” Her version was included in the tribute album Restoration: Re-imagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, where a select group of country stars was given the immense honor to cover one of Elton John‘s greatest songs. The entire album is composed … Read more
Johnny Cash may have cultivated an outlaw image, but he never actually served a prison sentence. His imagination indeed took him to prison in his song “Folsom Prison Blues.” It is one of his earliest songs, which was first recorded in 1956 for his debut album, With His Hot and Blue Guitar. The same version … Read more
His First Song After His Tragic Stroke In 2019, Randy Travis dropped the classically themed “One In a Row” six years after his tragic health issues took his Hall of Fame voice from us. Travis recorded the heartbreaking ballad before his devastating stroke in 2013, but it was never widely released. So it was certainly … Read more