Once again, Ricky Skaggs soared to the top of the charts when he released “Highway 40 Blues” in 1983 as the third single off his first platinum-selling album, Highways & Heartaches. The single stayed at No. 1 for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the chart. A Song Written By Skaggs’ … Read more
Well, country fans are fortunate that this year’s Christmas music festivities are still on! Time flew so fast and the first year of this new decade is almost over. But before we say goodbye to 2020, let’s not skip on the CMA Country Christmas television special! A night of festivities, star-studded country performances, and the … Read more
The Billboard’s ‘Annual Women in Music Event’ will be honoring Dolly Parton with the ‘2020 Hitmaker Award.’ The annual music awards celebrate the achievements of the greatest female artists in the music industry. Billboard executives recognize the numerous work of Parton and the way she has inspired other female artists for decades. She is the … Read more
When Glen Campbell released “Southern Nights” forty-five years ago off the album of the same name, fans were straight away taken by the infectious country song. With Campbell’s unique guitar lick, the song reached No. 1 on three different US charts: Hot Country Songs, Billboard Hot 100, and Adult Contemporary. It achieved the same success … Read more
Nearly six decades ago, The King of Rock and Roll released one of the most timeless and enduring songs of all time. It’s none other than the spine-tingling love ballad, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” The song was recorded to tie along with Elvis Presley‘s 1961 movie, Blue Hawaii, and it went on to reach … Read more
In 2010, Kenny Chesney released “The Boys of Fall,” and it quickly became the unofficial anthem for high school football, celebrating the teamwork and dedication it takes to play the sport. The song was off Chesney’s 12th studio album, Hemingway’s Whiskey. It debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts at No. 17, making it … Read more
With subtle hints from Rascal Flatts’ lead singer Gary LeVox, many speculate that he will soon be releasing a solo country album, and one of the lead traces for this is his recent dropping of ‘Christmas Will Be Different This Year’ last Friday (November 13). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gary … Read more
With Christmas just a month away and people all over the world starting to get giddy, our favorite country artists wouldn’t be the last to hop in the seasonal vibe. Since traditional stages are temporarily unavailable, virtual stages are ramping up through the use of broadcasting platforms. Without further ado, for those die-hard Carrie Underwood … Read more
When Brooks & Dunn’s “Only in America” was released just a few months before the September 11 terrorists’ attacks in 2001, the song quickly became a patriotic pick-me-up afterward. Indeed, the tragic event changed just about everything in the country, including the kind of music we wanted to listen to. As the nation struggled to … Read more
Country music superstar Shania Twain laid down the law for men in her song “Any Man Of Mine” – at least when it comes to exactly “what a woman wants.” Released in 1995 as the second single off her highly successful album The Woman in Me, the song became Twain’s first No. 1 hit at … Read more
In 2015, The King of Country found himself climbing the charts once again with his song “Let It Go.” Released as the lead-off single from his studio album Cold Beer Conversation, the song peaked at No. 18 on US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles while No. 29 on US Hot Country Songs. This is Strait’s … Read more
In 1996, Martina McBride hit a new career milestone. It was on that year that the country singer scored her first No. 1 hit with “Wild Angels.” The song was released in 1995 as the second single and title track off McBride’s album of the same name. It also peaked at No. 5 on Canada … Read more
The times you spent in your childhood neighborhood and the lessons you acquired and uses today are always worth looking back on. This is the exact same thing that Spencer Burton did for his recent single “Nothing’s Changed” which will also be included in the songwriter’s new album, “Coyote.” Burton took his time reminiscing his days … Read more
There’s really something else when artists try to create a story whenever they make songs. But unlike most artists, Jon Langston has quite a different approach instead of making an album. Somehow, it’s quite successful as many of his listeners appreciate what he does. His strategy? To create a take-over playlist to give his single an extra … Read more
Many thanks to the people behind Country music for providing us the lift we needed to get through this year. With more than a month from now, 2020 will come to an end marking a great class of country music albums in the books. While none of us could predict what 2021 might be like, … Read more
Dan + Shay has come a long way since they made their debut. With recognitions from all across the music industry, Dan + Shay has arguably become the best contemporary duo of the decade. However, fans and lovers of country music have been held back from hearing a holiday original from one of country music’s … Read more
When you hear the word ‘Country’, sometimes, it just doesn’t ring a bell anymore. Some would say that it’s a one-of-a-kind music genre while others think would think of the southern state populated by lovers of rodeo riding and football. But when you’re asked ‘What’s Your Country Song?’ you definitely have a list to tell. … Read more
Being a well-known artist definitely has a lot of perks aside from the satisfaction of seeing people entertained through their crafts and passion. But one of the downsides of being one is the continuous death threats and life-threatening situations they have to deal with each day. It’s human to be terrified, of course, but sometimes, … Read more
The fearlessness of Loretta Lynn was on full display in her song “Dear Uncle Sam.” Long before she started sending shockwaves through country music with songs such as “Rated’ X’” and “The Pill,” the Coal Miner’s Daughter explored another controversial topic: war and the emotional havoc it wreaks. Released as a single in 1966 off … Read more
It looks like talent runs deep in the Tritt family! In 2013, country singer Travis Tritt and his daughter Tyler Reese recorded a beautiful duet of “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough” by American singers Don Henley and Patty Smyth. The father-daughter country duo joined forces for the re-release of Tritt’s 2007 album The Storm. As … Read more
The 54th Annual CMA Awards can be viewed as a big success in a broader perspective when it aired on Wednesday. One of its high points is the honorary rights of iconic names who passed away this year namely; Kenny Rogers, Joe Diffie, and Mac Davis. But when all was said and done, three more were … Read more
Our lives have totally changed over the past few months. You probably are one of many who have struggled to find the motivation and ways to be productive even while doing work at home. If that’s your case, then you have to listen to this tune from Shania Twain and Kelsea Ballerini. It definitely overflows … Read more
Ever since Kenny Rogers went solo in 1976, he has had countless hits on his hands – and one of the most memorable ones is the song “She Believes in Me.” It was released in 1979 as the second single from Rogers’ album The Gambler. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts … Read more
Steve Wariner’s “Holes in the Floor of Heaven” is widely considered to be one of the saddest country hits of all time. The song was released in 1998 as the lead-off single from his album Burnin’ the Roadhouse Down and became Wariner’s first solo single in three years. It peaked at No. 2 in both … Read more
The CMA Awards event co-hosted by Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker was indisputably a success. The way they were paired up and how they highlighted and brought to life the show’s special points are one of the most challenging parts of their hosting roles. Nonetheless, when it comes to performance, there will be always that … Read more
Made famous by Tom Jones, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” has been around for over five decades now, and it managed to capture so many hearts through the years. When Jones’ version was released in 1966, it swiftly climbed and hit the top of the chart. The song became a million-seller and Christmas No. 1 … Read more
The Carpenters’ “Yesterday Once More” can transport you back to the time and place you first heard it, no matter how long ago. Released in 1973 off their album Now & Then, the song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was The Carpenters’ biggest-selling record worldwide. It is also the … Read more
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