“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” is one of the most cherished love songs of all time. Paul Anka wrote and recorded it in 1959, at the height of his fame – being the most successful teenage-singer of the ’50s who wrote his own song. He had been a star for two years, having a … Read more
Jessi Colter’s “I’m Not Lisa” has truly put her on the map. The legendary No. 1 hit became Colter’s commercial breakthrough as a solo artist; simultaneously, it was a major crossover pop hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Subsequently, the song ranked as the 40th most popular song on Billboard’s Year-End … Read more
Earning a total of seventeen No. 1 country hits and selling millions of albums throughout the decades, Don Williams was a true master of his craft. He quickly made his name in the industry and turned out to be a staple of any true country music collection. He was later called one of the most … Read more
The world of country music is one big family consisting of artists, songwriters, fans, you name it. And if one is without the other, it’s not really complete. So as proof of the undying legacy of one of country music legends, Kelly Clarkson made herself a vessel of Johnny Cash’s memory through her ‘Ring of … Read more
The CMT Awards have been an annual celebration for the country music industry which includes fans, artists, and songwriters. Even with what the world is going through today, the CMT Awards night is still something that we all should look forward to. Here are some details that you have to know. View this post on … Read more
In 2003, George Jones released his version of the beautiful gospel, “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be.” It was part of his 58th studio album called The Gospel Collection. Jones’ decision to record the album is said to have been inspired by his near-fatal crash in 1999 when he ran his SUV off the road while … Read more
How many times have you heard Charley Pride singing the song “Crystal Chandeliers?” Perhaps it would be too many to count In 1967, Pride covered “Crystal Chandeliers,” and it became an instant hit despite not being released as a single. The song was actually an album cut from Pride’s No. 1 selling album, The Country … Read more
9 years ago, the Rascal Flatts trio was introduced to the Grand Ole Opry community and it was a dream come true for Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. On October 8, Rascal Flatts celebrated a very special day. On the same day in 2011, the trio was inducted by Little James Dickens … Read more
After growing up in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and becoming an established auto parts salesman, most people will usually stop there. But the funny thing about artists is that they know music flows through their veins. They are ready to take any risk even if it means leaving their jobs and their hometowns to get into … Read more
Country’s beloved duo, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, released “Lead Me On” in 1971 as the first single and title track from the album of the same name. It became the second No. 1 on the U.S. country singles chart for the pair as a duo and dominated the top of the chart for a … Read more
Whenever a country fan hears the song “Troubadour,” the first thing they think of is George Strait. The King of Country gave the song an iconic status after releasing it in 2008 as the second single and title track from his album of the same name. Surprisingly, “Troubadour” is not one of Strait’s No. 1 … Read more
Back in 1973, a variety of greats gave a stellar performance of the gospel tune “I’ll Fly Away.” The Hee Haw show had always featured gospel singers performing gospel songs and church song standards. And in one memorable episode, Roy Clark and Grandpa Jones from the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet teamed up with David ‘Stringbean’ … Read more
In 1972, Tom T. Hall released the song “Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine” as the second and final single album, The Storyteller. It went on becoming Hall’s third No. 1 on the U.S. country singles chart and even earned him his second nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Country Song. Indeed, “Old Dogs, … Read more
Toby Keith scored a chart-topping hit with his single “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)” when he released it as the lead single from his album Unleashed in 2002. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard … Read more
In one touching video, a group of U.S. Marines took a break from their intense training and structured regimens to come together and sing, “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High.” Accompanied by an acoustic guitar, the Marines did not hold back. Instead, they harmoniously sign and gesture that you can feel a sincere sense … Read more
For people who have been part of the music industry for a long time, remembering grand or simple things could really get them sobbing. It could be about their first break, their first music video, every stepping stone of their career is something they would always cherish. Today’s highlights are the members of Runaway June; … Read more
Several details regarding this year’s CMA Awards have been handed out and many others are still to be made. But for long-time CMA co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, it was a long 11-year learning curve, of close calls and near misses until they’re able to master their craft as hosts of the annual awards … Read more
Keith Whitley released “Don’t Close Your Eyes” as the third single of his album of the same name in 1988. It shot straight to No. 1 on the country charts, while peaking at No. 2 in Canada. It also became Billboard’s No. 1 country Single of The Year. Written by Bob McDill, “Don’t Close Your … Read more
Pulled from the archives, this footage will give you a rare glimpse into the early years of one country icon. Making an appearance on the Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show in January 1959, Dick Clark excitedly announced his surprise guest, and it was no other than Conway Twitty! The audience can be heard roaring in the … Read more
Due to the extra downtime, most of our country artists today have their situation could be a make or break scenario for their career. With tours canceled due to the pandemic, the time usually spent on their travels are now back into our artists’ hands, and it’s their business whether to use it to laze … Read more
Are you ready for The Voice Season 19? Yes, that is right! It is the 19th season of The Voice and they are airing this 2020! The 18th season of The Voice might not have ended we’ve thought it to be as the show ended in having the judges and the contestants shoot in their homes. Though … Read more
Reba McEntire‘s boyfriend, Rex Linn, was described by the country superstar as a breath of fresh air, and she gets butterflies whenever she hears his voice. She says she feels like a “giddy teenager again” since they started dating. “I’m in love,” McEntire recently told Good Morning America.” [Being in love] really inspires me to … Read more
Get your favourite cowboy boots and buckle up for the 54th CMA Awards! It would be a night of country music festivities and a night of honor as we witness our favorite country music artists perform and get recognized for the work that they have done over the past year. Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are … Read more
Country artists nowadays may seem to have a lot of downtimes but they never stopped honing their craft even in the tiniest corners of their homes. Let’s take a closer look at one of Country Music’s rising artist, Matt Stell as he uses his free time as an opportunity to broaden the scope of his … Read more
Every once in a while we hear people around us go for a change of pace, something to twist up their life and bring back the thrill not experienced in their normal routine. While some paces are reversible, some pick to risk these for eternity like one of our notable country singer Luke Combs who … Read more
6 years after they first met, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s love just keeps on growing. On Saturday, October 3, Blake Shelton took it to his socials to post probably the sweetest birthday greeting you could ever read that day. Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton’s long-time girlfriend, turned 51 last Saturday. Remembering all the beautiful moments … Read more
It has been three years since Miranda Lambert released a full album for herself with “The Weight of These Wings.” The 24- track album dwells on regrets, rebounds, and emotional resets that one feels after experiencing a divorce. Now, “Wildcard” tells a more concise story. Here are some of the things that you need to … Read more
Nothing beats the holidays like spending Christmas with your relatives and family especially when it comes to your godparents giving you allowances or spoiling you with treats. We’ve all been in there, but have you ever heard of a godmother and goddaughter duo that is sure to spice up the joys of the season? Here’s … Read more
Better prepare gold for the olds, because nothing spells music like experience and fermentation through time. Occasionally, we see young artists revive the works from the early generation but now, it’s getting quite common. But to actually see the same set of people re’-release the songs they made for a more robust feel, it’s like … Read more
Legendary country pop artist and legendary songwriter Mac Davis passed away on September 29 at the age of 78 after some complications following heart surgery. Mac Davis, Every Hitmaker’s Man for the Job Davis first earned his success as a songwriter when he wrote ‘90s hits “Don’t Cry Daddy,” “A Less Conversation” and “In The … Read more