Back in 2011, Joey + Rory paid tribute to Merle Haggard’s “Fightin’ Side of Me” during the 16th Equiblues Festival. The world was absolutely rocked by the news that Joey Feek had lost her long battle with cervical cancer in 2016, and the world of country music has never quite been the same ever since. … Read more
Artists are not immune to sudden feelings of nervousness whenever they go on stage. In receiving their awards, some would even completely forget his well-prepared speech. Delivering one of the most remarkable speeches of the night, Maren Morris shared what it feels like to give an award-winning speech in front of a socially distant venue … Read more
It’s been announced and it’s official. The CMA Country Christmas Special is about to get even lovelier as Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins get to co-hosts its 11th annual edition. While it’s impossible to do the shows live, it seems like these two will be watching the special with us as they already wrapped … Read more
The Country Music Association has been honoring the great men and women in country music for over 50 years now. Although this year’s awards night was not the same as what we’re used to, the CMAs delivered well in their promise to give fans and supporters a show to remember. The 54th CMA Awards featured more … Read more
Chris Stapleton gave new meaning to Alan Jackson’s 1990 hit “Here In the Real World,” with his soulful take on the song during the 12th Annual ACM Honors in 2018. Stapleton’s voice is unlike anyone else in country music, and witnessing him perform at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville is a divine experience. The singer … Read more
In 1971, Charley Pride released what went on to be one of his trademark songs, “Kiss an Angel Good Morning.” Just a year later, another country superstar took up the song himself, and it was none other than Conway Twitty. Twitty recorded his rendition in 1972 of his album I Can’t See Me Without You. … Read more
Christmas is just a few weeks ahead of us, but its essence remains the same; a classic celebration to remember the birth of Christ expressed through presents and holiday fun. And once again, Ronnie Milsap has prepared a special gift for us as he did three decades ago. That is to serenade us with ‘Merry, … Read more
Despite last-minute changes, the CMA awards night is all set and promises to be the biggest country music festival this year. Carly Pearce was supposed to perform “I Hope You’re Happy Now” featuring a duet with fellow country artist Lee Brice. Unfortunately, Brice tested positive on Sunday making him unavailable for this week’s 2020 CMA … Read more
Morgan Wallen is finally back after spending nearly a month’s rest from the spotlight. That’s when “More than my Hometown” singer was pulled out from Saturday Night Live’s line-up for breaking some of the health protocols. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morgan Wallen (@morganwallen) on Sep 13, 2020 at 6:00pm PDT … Read more
Nearly five decades ago, Olivia Newton-John had a sincere confession, a helpless admission of an attraction that can’t go anywhere in her song “I Honestly Love You.” Released in the United States on Newton-John’s 1974 album If You Love Me, Let Me Know, the song became a worldwide pop hit. It also became her first … Read more
Nearly fifteen months of being on hiatus, Miranda Lambert released “It All Comes Out in the Wash” in July 2019 as the lead-off single of her seventh studio album Wildcard. “I think that it’s got some sarcasm to it, but it’s very honest. I haven’t had a single out in a long time, and I’m … Read more
With Country music going as strong as ever, many of the artists residing in the industry choose to keep creating content for listeners to enjoy despite the pandemic. Free time aside, many artists suffer from a lack of inspiration but not Kane Brown. Brown tells a completely different story as his inspiration is found in … Read more
God always has something in store for us whenever and wherever, but faith can really be very impressive especially when people believe. And for Dolly Parton, her Christian faith is what really drives her going. Parton has been married to her husband Carl Dean for already 54 years, 56 if we count the time they … Read more
Lisa Hartman and Clint Black’s daughter, Lily finally made her Grand Ole Opry debut appearance singing her own rendition of Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary House.” Clint Black was in full support of his daughter as he played the guitar and did a heartfelt introduction of his beloved daughter. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
With a little bit of play on words, Dierks Bentley once again produced a well-arranged song with no straightforward meaning challenging his listeners to grab the meaning themselves. But as we feature his 2020 single ‘Gone,’ he, himself, gave us some shocking revelations, and the true interpretation of his single. View this post on Instagram … Read more
“Always on My Mind” has remained a timeless love song. Several artists have covered it through the years, but Elvis Presley’s version truly stands out. The King recorded the song in 1972, just a few weeks after his separation from his wife, Priscilla Presley. It was then released as the B-side of the “Separate Ways” … Read more
Chris Young is one of the hottest names and hottest voices in Nashville, and he made so many hearts flutter when he released his “more sensual than sexy” song, “You.” It was released in 2011 as the second single from his third album Neon, and it quickly became Young’s fifth consecutive No. 1 hit on … Read more
If you’re in the mood for a whiskey-soaked, classic country heartbreak song, Trisha Yearwood got one for you. The two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year released “Workin on Whiskey” in 2019 as the opening track of her album, Every Girl. And for some added treat, it featured harmony vocals from Yearwood’s friend, Kelly Clarkson. … Read more
Martina McBride had country music fans reaching tears when she released her powerful ballad, “Concrete Angel,” packed with a serious punch of emotion and heartache. The song was released in 2002 as the fourth and last single off McBride’s Greatest Hits compilation album. It reached No. 5 on the U.S. Hot Country Songs charts and … Read more
In 2017, Canadian country icon Shania Twain released one of the most heartfelt ballads to ever grace radio stations called “Soldier.” It’s the final track to her album Now, which she released after being missing in action for fifteen years. The song was truly emotional! It is a powerful and poignant ballad that will surely … Read more
The Queen of Country Music has built a career in entertainment like no other. Ever since Dolly Parton released her debut album – Hello, I’m Dolly – over fifty years ago, she made history by changing the face of the entertainment industry, as she helped kick down countless doors for female performers in both country … Read more
No matter where you come from, there’s a great chance you know the song “Sweet Home Alabama.” Perhaps, its lyrics are already burned into your brain, and you have a hard time resisting the urge to dance everytime the main guitar riff begins. The song first appeared in 1974 on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s second album, Second … Read more
Country music power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill floored fans when they released the duet “Speak To A Girl” in 2017. The song not only had listeners in tears but set an exceptional standard for men across the board. It is the first single from the couple’s first joint album, The Rest of Our … Read more
Taking pride in what country music’s next generation of artists will be bringing to the table in the next couple of years, let us meet one of the rising stars, Emily Rose. View this post on Instagram A post shared by E M I L Y R O S E (@emilyroseofficial) on Oct 23, 2020 … Read more
When hard times come, there will always be someone who will be singing an anthem that befits what people are feeling. For this year-end, it will be Meghan Patrick reviving Bing Crosby’s 1943 ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas‘ which prevailed in the hearts of many during the height of World War II. A Song for … Read more
If you have been a fan of Trace Adkins since the beginning, there’s probably one song that instantly comes to mind, and that’s his hit single, “Every Light in the House.” The song was released in 1996 off Adkins’ debut album, Dreamin’ Out Loud, and later peaked at No. 3 on the chart of Hot … Read more
During Kelly Clarkson’s Meaning of Life tour stop at Green Bay in 2019, she surprised concertgoers with a powerhouse cover of “Shallow” – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s Grammy Award-winning duet for the film A Star is Born. Guess we can all call Clarkson the cover queen with all the covers she delivered through the … Read more
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” singer Charlie Daniels will be the first amongst all present and past country artists to be recognized in this 2020 CMA Awards night. The whole country music industry sheds a tear when the news about the passing of Daniels was passed on drawing memories and appreciation from various country … Read more
Jumping back two years ago must’ve already felt like forever with us living our casual lives and not expecting anything to turn upside down in a single instant. But the fact that we’re still doing fine despite the odds is already enough for us to be thankful. Sugarcoating aside, we all hope that things could’ve … Read more
Every timeless hit country song once started from a songwriter’s creative mind. This year, the 2020 class of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees will be honoring five great songwriters which include Bobbie Gentry and Steve Earle who will be joining the Veteran Songwriter/ Artist and Songwriter/Artist categories. View this post on Instagram A … Read more