Either you’re a night owl or an early bird, but whichever one you are, Dolly Parton takes the latter. A Workaholic Early Bird In a recent interview as she appears in the Pop Culture RuPaul’s Drag Race show, Dolly Parton shared that she begins her day in an untimely hour of 3 a.m. But as … Read more
Elvis Presley had several hits, but one of the more famous is undoubtedly the “Blue Suede Shoes.” The King of Rock and Roll recorded the song in 1956, and it appeared as the opening track of his eponymous debut album Elvis Presley. Though the song has been mostly associated with Presley – reaching No. 20 … Read more
In 1995, country music artist Jeff Carson released “The Car” as the third single from his debut album Jeff Carson. The song not only reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks, but it has touched so many hearts. It quickly resonated with many fans as it speaks to the power of … Read more
Since his passing on Saturday, the country music industry is still mourning one of its legends and pillars, Charley Pride. Both up and coming and veteran artists had their way to commemorate the legendary and groundbreaking career of Pride. Country music legends Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Loretta Lynn, and Brad Paisley are just a few … Read more
Whether you know him from TikTok or as Adam Levine’s team member during the Voice Season 16, or as a rising country singer, Andrew Jannakos ought to bring some excitement as he officially released his first-ever music video just this Friday, December 11 for his ‘Gone Too Soon’ single. And with his fans curious about … Read more
It’s been a year since one of the rising names in the country industry, Sam Hunt, got arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He also had multiple charges under his neck for violation of traffic laws early in the morning of November 2019 in Nashville. What’s worse, Sam Hunt was not only discovered … Read more
For all country music fans, you probably might have crossed paths with the rising song from Chris Lanes. “Big, Big Plans” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase charts this week. This gave Lane his third number 1 single, following his 2019 “I Don’t Know About You” and the 2016 “Fix.” “Big, Big … Read more
The traditional gospel song “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” has been performed and recorded by many artists. In fact, it is one of the most frequently played numbers in the hymn and dirge section of traditional New Orleans jazz funerals. And in 1960, Patsy Cline lent her rich, vibrant voice to record the popular … Read more
In 1981, Dottie West recorded “What Are We Doin’ in Love” with her frequent collaborator and close friend, Kenny Rogers. The song was released as the second single from the album Wild West. It became West and Rogers’ third and final No. 1 on the country chart as a duo. The song was also a … Read more
Have you listened to Garth Brooks’ “The Dance?” Well, if you have not, Kelly Clarkson will be convincing you to listen to it now! It was known to everyone that Kelly Clarkson and former husband Brandon Blackstock’s divorce would be a bit messy. After bearing two children, River in 2014 and Remington in April 2016, … Read more
The second week before the beginning of December starts sad as one of the greatest, kindest, and legendary country artists passed away. This was following Pride’s immense battle with the infamous global pandemic COVID-19. He was a father-figure and a close friend for all stars we look up to, and that’s the reason why Scotty … Read more
A year after Jim Croce died in a plane crash in Natchitoches, Louisiana, “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song” was posthumously released as a single from his album I Got a Name in 1974. The song then entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 73 but quickly reached No. 9, … Read more
When Charlie Rich issued out a few handfuls of songs, and none achieved much success, he made a bold move to rework his image into a Nashville Sound ballad singer. And it totally paid off when the song “Behind Closed Doors” landed in the No. 1 chart position. Released as a single from his 1973 … Read more
Carrie Underwood has become an automatic Christmas figure this holiday season with the release of her “My Gift” Christmas album along with her TV Special. But a holiday pro she might seem, there’s one thing about Christmas that she’s admittedly inferior to, gift-giving. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) Not … Read more
The country music industry has yet again lost a legend. Charley Pride died at the age of 86, leaving everyone in mourning. Among Charley Pride’s friends, none could be in greater sorrow than country star Dolly Parton. For the whole course of this year, Parton had to say goodbye to some of her closest friends. … Read more
Here are some interesting Charley Pride facts you probably didn’t know! The groundbreaking singer was one of country music’s biggest success stories in the late ’60s through the mid-’80s. With his warm, strong baritone voice and a knack for phrasing that gave his performances a down-home sincerity and authenticity, Pride remained a popular live attraction … Read more
Honored for her prowess in terms of songwriting on Billboard 2020 Women in Music event just this December 10, Dolly Parton did something that most awardees wouldn’t. She used her spotlight to give a shout-out to other women aspiring to be just like her. Cheering Women’s Independence During the virtual event, Dolly Parton expressed how … Read more
The Eagles have been one of the renowned group of artists that had pretty high standards set amongst themselves. It later resulted in the group breaking up around the ’80s. But that bitterness became a tale of the past when Travis Tritt tried to get the band together again. Bitter Medicines For starters, their band … Read more
Charley Pride is one of the most well-known country music stars in history. His voice has entertained audiences for decades, and his songs continue to be played on radios all across America. Ever since his career skyrocketed in 1966, Charley Pride quickly became a country chart stalwart. He managed to score twenty-nine No. 1 hits … Read more
We’ve come across so many gospel songs on the subject of heaven, and they never fail to rouse our spirits – one of these is “In My Father’s House.” It was originally recorded in 1954 by the American southern gospel quartet Blackwood Brothers, making it one of the only two songs the group recorded between … Read more
Back in 2012, country singer Blake Shelton teamed up with his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, for a duet of the Christmas song “Time for Me to Come Home” off Shelton’s 2013 holiday album, Cheers, It’s Christmas. Interestingly, the song was written by the mother and son tandem. “Blake was writing the song for his Christmas album … Read more
The first black superstar of country music, singer Charley Pride, has died. His publicist confirmed that Pride passed away on December 12 in Dallas, Texas, from complications related to COVID-19. He was 86. Country music’s biggest names, celebrities, and Pride’s fans took to social media Saturday to honor the music legend, who topped the charts … Read more
This Thursday, Taylor Swift surprised all of us with her announcement that she will be dropping her ninth full studio album. Swift also dropped her eight studio album “Folklore” by surprise in July this year. This time, Swift said that “Evermore” is a sister record of her eighth album. She’s 31 and Just Couldn’t Stop … Read more
Ever since cities and towns shut down in March, only a handful of people has been able to travel to distant places. As for Dierks Bentley and his family, it seems like they are to spend their holidays in Colorado due to travel restrictions. For the country artist, he sure does feel bummed out for … Read more
In 1963, Bill Anderson got his second No. 1 on the country chart with his song “Still.” It remained on top of the chart for seven non-consecutive weeks. The song was a crossover success on the pop charts peaking at No. 8. The same year it was released, four more other artists recorded the song. … Read more
Did you know “One Day at a Time” was recorded by more than 200 artists and has been No.1 in several territories? The popular Country and Western-style Christian song became best known among country fans when American country gospel singer Cristy Lane recorded it. Lane began enjoying mainstream success in the late 1970s after releasing … Read more
Despite the tortuous year with concerts prohibited, country music fans still log a lot of listening minutes. Ten country songs came on top for gaining the most number of listening minutes this 2020. As country fans, we have been blessed with some great tunes that reminded us of what life was like before the global … Read more
There’s always this special day of the year when couples look back on that time they exchanged vows, presenting each other rings symbolizing fidelity. As for Luke Bryan, he wouldn’t let any year slip by without commemorating his wedding with his wife Caroline in 2006. From the looks of it, their marriage is still as … Read more
Billboard has dropped the names of the top country artists of this year! Luke Combs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) 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 … 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