In 1988, something magical happened when Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty released a duet version of the song “Making Believe” and used it as the title track for their final album together. Even though it was not a radio hit for the two country icons, it was a huge hit at their concerts and live … Read more
With this year’s Billboard Music Awards coming to a close, take a look at your favorite country artists and who brought home the different awards. There were several country artists who were nominated for country music and all-genre categories. This includes Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and many more. Well Represented The country music … Read more
Get ready for some new music! Jason Aldean is back in the studio and is preparing for his 10th studio album. Aldean posted on his socials a snapshot of himself while wearing headphones and was all smiles in front of the microphone and a music stand. The “Get Back” singer made sure that the fans know … Read more
Awards are something gained through splendid effort in a particular field, but not all who participate are fortunate enough to snag one for themselves. May it be recognition, trophies, or anything in particular, these are only small mementos that represent little milestones in one’s career. With trophies or not, a person who simply tried and … Read more
The 2020 CMT Music Awards is drawing closer and with just 8 days to go, more and more names have been added to the current roster of performers and collaborations. It was announced earlier that Kane Brown was named as one of this year’s host for the music awards. Brown was elated for the opportunity … Read more
Barbara Mandrell’s “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” speaks for itself. The Country Music Hall of Famer was indeed “country before it was cool.” Mandrell was the first singer to win the CMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” and “Entertainer of the Year” awards twice in a row and is now considered a pioneer … Read more
Marty Robbins’ “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife” was released as the first single from his 1970 album of the same title, and it went on to become a No. 1 hit on the country charts. The song only held the top spot for a week, but it remained on the charts for a total … Read more
Two profound names in the music industry teamed up for the song “Redneck Paradise,” and it thrilled all their fans. It is no secret, Kid Rock and the country music royalty Hank Williams Jr. have one of the best bromances in the business. And they had just taken their friendship to the next level when … Read more
Home Free’s “Man Of Constant Sorrow” is nothing but soulful. Filmed at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope, Alabama, the quintet dug deep into their southern roots to celebrate the song’s rich history. Vocal percussionist and beatboxer Adam Rupp was able to put his extraordinary ability on full display, perfecting unique sound and instruments over twenty … Read more
A 17-year-old girl from Massachusetts recently made a name for herself thanks to the social networking site TikTok. The singer/songwriter Georgia Webster caught the attention of millions with her catchy pop-country hit. The world was introduced to “Tell Your Mom” in Webster’s bathroom and immediately racked up 2 million views in just a few days. … Read more
Most of the scenes we see online, if not caught Live, are probably scripted. For the music and video industry, things have been like that for years just to produce what’s deemed as ideal or acceptable. But as always, there will be a risk-taker that will push through the limits of what we see on … Read more
Back in 2009, a little cowboy stole the show when he took the stage for some “Redneck Woman” line dance. Joining two more adult line dancers, you could hear the crowd’s thrilled cheers and a round of applause as the talented trio took the stage to show off their insane talents. They’ve used their cowboy … Read more
Without a doubt, Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” has one of the most lovesick lyrics in all of country music. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” was released as a mere B-side to the up-tempo “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It” because it was deemed more radio-friendly than melancholy ballads. Still, … Read more
Backtrack to his days as the frontman of the mid-90’s pop-rock group “Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker was known for his musical inclinations. However, after their debut album “Cracked Rear View,” which practically was inescapable after selling 10 million copies in 1995, the grouped seem to have run out of gas that in 1998, … Read more
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees of 2020 are ready and several country artists will join dozens more to honor this year’s inductees. Happening on November 7, 2020, country stars Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, and Gwen Stefani will join dozens of other artists to give honor to this year’s Rock & Roll Hall … Read more
The friendship between Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. resulted in one epic collaboration, titled “The Conversation.” The song was originally released on Williams’ 1979 album Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound. Four years later, their collaboration was reissued on Jennings’ album Waylon and Company, composed almost entirely of duets. Though Williams and Jennings’ “The Conversation” … Read more
Elvis Presley’s catalog contains an impressive range that has become an integral part of American culture. One of his most memorable hits was “Jailhouse Rock.” This fast-paced song and the King’s performance of it in the film of the same name inspired many fans to get up and dance. Two such people were country superstars … Read more
George Jones’ rendition of “I Always Get Lucky with You” became his ninth and final No. 1 on the country chart as a solo artist. Released as the second single from his 1983 album Shine On, the song stayed at No. 1 for one week and remained on the country chart for thirteen weeks. George … Read more
George Jones’ hit song, “The Grand Tour” will absolutely be our all-time favorite. It was released in 1974 as the first single from Jones’ album of the same name. The emotional song was a hit and earned Jones the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, the sixth No. 1 song of … Read more
With discrimination towards other races increasing globally, and that gnawing feeling that we are puppet on-strings by those people who are in power, Mickey Guyton asks God for a ‘Heaven Down Here’ with the hope that he will mitigate these contemporary problems our world is facing today. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
Two and a half years ago, Andrew Jannakos was known as a contestant for “The Voice.” Now, he is introducing himself to the country music world and Billboard charts with a style. Andrew Jannakos Coming from a small Greek and Italian Family where singing has become everyone’s passion, it was an almost sure thing to … Read more
“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