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Toby Keith Gave His Greatest Tip Of The Hat To Our Troops in “American Soldier”

Everyone knows just how much country singer-songwriter Toby Keith supports America’s military. He’s a very patriotic man and has never been afraid to show that in his music, just like what he did with “American Soldier.”  Released in 2003 as the second single from his album Shock’n Y’all, the song became a No. 1 hit … Read more

Remember When Miranda Lambert Joined Jason Aldean for “Drowns the Whiskey”?

Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert joined forces together on “Drowns the Whiskey.” The song was released in 2018 as the second single off Aldean’s album Rearview Town. It reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, where it then stayed for a further week and peaked at No. 3 on the Hot Country Songs.  Aldean … Read more

When Garth Brooks Surprised Justin Timberlake For A “Friends in Low Places” Duet

You will definitely see “Friends in Low Places” differently after reading this story. In 2014, just days before Christmas, Justine Timberlake and the massive audience at his sold-out show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville got the surprise of a lifetime.  “This is the country music capital of the world, right?” Timberlake asked the crowd … Read more

Luke Combs Makes History with ‘What You See Ain’t Always What You Get’ and ‘Forever After All’

Luke Combs is breaking his own pottery with a whole bunch of achievements he made recently with his career. This simply proves that 2020 isn’t really dark for everyone. Practically, Luke Combs is now the uncrowned prince of Country Music; getting married in August, topping the charts, and in terms of overwhelming stream-demands, he’s the … Read more

Cody Johnson to Strike a Chord with His Cover of Reba McEntire’s ‘Whoever’s In New England’

Behind the fences where the love for rodeo and barrel racing develops comes the states in the south with its natives’ common love for country music. But as these interest develops, many of forth and current artists are being connected by it through heritage and adoration. Take for example the series of events that happened … Read more

Chris Stapleton Relives His 2019 Road Trips in ‘Arkansas’

Road trips have been part of the life of many of the country artists we know. It somehow became a lifestyle that they can flexibly sneak in some time to do wonderful things. One example is Chris Stapleton’s experience in late 2019 when he slowly introduced his road trip inspired and made song, ‘Arkansas’. View … Read more

You Should Know This Funny Story Behind Kenny Rogers’ “Lady”

You Should Know This Funny Story Behind Kenny Rogers’ “Lady

The song “Lady” by the one-and-only Kenny Rogers continues to make women swoon with the smooth combination of his velvety voice. The song was released in 1980 on the album Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits, and it made history for being the first record of the 1980s to chart on all four of Billboard magazine’s singles … Read more

Throwback to Hank Williams’ Classic Hit “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)”

Throwback to Hank Williams' Classic Hit "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)"

In 1952, Hank Williams earned a No. 1 hit with his track, “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” for a remarkable fourteen non-consecutive weeks. Williams recorded the track in Castle Studio in Nashville, with a top-drawer band including Chet Atkins on lead guitar, Jerry Rivers playing fiddle, and Don Helms on steel guitar. The song was among … Read more

Jessi Colter Shares Her Fond Memories of Waylon Jennings

Marriage is something that binds two souls for eternity, but not all facts lean on this statement though. Sometimes, marriage is only a contract until hearts find their perfect match where aside from compatibility, joy naturally flows by just being together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessi Colter (@jessi_colter) on Apr … Read more

Miranda Lambert and Husband Reveal the Intimate Side of ‘Settling Down’

Admiring an artist usually ends as only knowing her professional life, but once she shows a glimpse of her personal life, it brings exciting revelations to fans. In Miranda Lambert’s music video for ‘Settling Down,’ the settings and the characters are real. The MV features how she spends her time with her husband Brendan McLoughlin surrounded … Read more

From A Simple Teenage Crush to a Hit Song “Diana” That Launched Paul Anka’s Career

Isn’t it amazing how Paul Anka once turned a crush on an older girl into a breakthrough hit, “Diana”? Recorded in 1957 at Don Costa studio in New York City, the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Best Sellers In Stores chart and climbed no higher than No. 2 on Billboard′s composite Top 100 … Read more

Jimmie Allen Debuts Children’s Book Called ‘My Voice Is a Trumpet’

It’s rare to find an artist who would take a great turn just to empower children. One willing to be a role model by sharing his experiences in order to carve open-mindedness in his audience, encouraging them to see that the good in this almost-broken world is not based on skin color. Jimmie Allen temporarily … Read more

Nicole Kidman Won’t Stop Making Keith Urban Feel that He’s So Loved

It has been 14 years since the day Keith Urban met his wife Nicole Kidman. Through the numerous times they faced difficulties, Urban and Kidman have no plans of stopping. What could have been the secret of their no drama and long-lasting marriage? From Nashville to Hollywood, there’s no dispute about Keith Urban and Nicole … Read more

Brooks & Dunn’s Cover of the Eagles’ “Best of My Love” Is The Best Thing You’ll Hear Today

Nearly three decades ago, Brooks & Dunn recorded “Best of My Love” in the Eagles’ tribute album Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles. The song was also included in their compilation album Playlist: The Very Best of Brooks & Dunn. And as expected, Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks together created an impressive rendition of … Read more

Did You Know That Merle Haggard’s “Big City” Was Recorded In One Take?

Just in case you needed proof of how skilled Merle Haggard was as a singer and songwriter, look no further than his song “Big City.” Released in 1982 as the second single from his album of the same name, the song became Haggard’s 27th No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. But … Read more

Your Ultimate Guide to the 2020 CMA Awards

This year’s Country Music Awards is set to happen in two weeks. Hosts country legend Reba McEntire and first-time host and country star Darius Rucker are hot to trot the anticipated awards night. More than just the heavy favorites to win their own categories, other legends in country music are to be recognized this year. … Read more

Get Your Tissues Ready For Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven” Debut in MTV Unplugged

Get Your Tissues Ready For Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven" Debut in MTV Unplugged

Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven” is definitely one of the most emotional songs in music history. Back in 1992, Clapton debuted the song in front of three-hundred music fans at Bray Studios, Berkshire, England for MTV Unplugged – little did they know a music history would be made that night. Not only it became the … Read more

Reminiscing Otis Redding’s Final Masterpiece, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”

Otis Redding sadly died in a plane crash on December 10, 1967, just a month before his song “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” was released three days after he recorded it.  The song became his biggest hit and was also the first-ever posthumous No. 1 single in the United States. The song also … Read more

Many May Know “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” But Few Know The Story Behind

The origin of the traditional American folk song “The Yellow Rose of Texas” can be traced back to at least the 1850s. Since then, several versions of the song have been recorded and become a hit to various artists, including Mitch Miller, Elvis Presley, and Willie Nelson. In 1955, for instance, Miller’s version reached No. … Read more

Who are the Country Artists Nominated for the 2020 American Music Awards?

Despite the things that have been happening to our world these days, it is undeniable that country music has again spoiled us with great music all year round. To honor the awesome works of our favorite country music artists, let’s review the list of nominees for the 2020 American Music Awards ‘Country’ category. 10,000 Hours … Read more

How Well Do You Know Scotty McCreery?

You probably have been following upcoming artists to the new singles that country music legends and stars that are working on lately. Yet, there are still things that you have never known about your favorite singers. For now, let us take a look at some of the facts about Scotty McCreery. He was most known … Read more

Blast from The Past: Jim Reeves’ First No. 1 Hit in the 1960s, “He’ll Have to Go”

The song “He’ll Have To Go” took Jim Reeves’s career to even greater heights. Singer Billy Brown first recorded it; however, Brown’s version failed to make waves and only got occasional airplay on the country stations. But out of those few occasions, Reeves got lucky to hear it. The moment he heard the song, he … Read more

This Star-Studded Performance of “Hey Good Lookin'” Will Blow You Away

Hank Williams’ classic song, “Hey Good Lookin’,” is absolutely something for the country music history books. Do you remember the CMA awards show back in 2004 when it put together some of the biggest names in country music for a star-studded performance of the song? There’s George Strait, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Clint … Read more

Flashback To Chicago’s Most Successful Song, “If You Leave Me Now” 

“If You Leave Me Now” resonated in many ways that no other Chicago song has ever done. Released as a single in 1976 off the American rock group’s album Chicago X, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100. It stayed there for two weeks, making it the first No. 1 hit for the group. Remarkably, … Read more

Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter In a Romantic Duet of “Suspicious Minds”

Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter In a Romantic Duet of "Suspicious Minds"

Country music legend Waylon Jennings took an eager crowd by storm when a southern beauty suddenly joined him onstage for a special performance of Elvis Presley’s hit “Suspicious Minds.”  Performing for a jam-packed venue, Jennings stood before a makeshift saloon when the doors swiftly opened, and a country icon made her way to Jennings. It’s … Read more

Merle Haggard Paid Tribute To His Hard-Working Fans In “Workin’ Man Blues”

Out of all of Merle Haggard’s many songs that celebrate the working man, none is more renowned than his single “Workin’ Man Blues.”  The song was released in 1969 – during Haggard’s early peak – as the second single from his album A Portrait of Merle Haggard. The song quickly claimed the top spot on … Read more

CMT and Ram Trucks Donate $25,000 for Nashville’s #SaveOurStages Movement

Some of the greatest collaborations can indeed be found performing in the industry of Country Music. But collaborations which really bring home the bacon are those extending further beyond music, and right now, it is Ram Trucks and CMT aiming to save the tiniest stages in Nashville where their stars shine the brightest. It started … Read more