In 1982, Eddie Rabbitt enlisted Crystal Gayle for “You and I.” The song was the first single from Rabbitt’s eighth studio album, Radio Romance. It went to the top spot of the US Hot Country Songs as well as the Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks. “You and I” also became a major country-pop crossover hit … Read more
Many would wonder whatever happened to K.T. Oslin. Anyone who listened to country music in the late 1980s will surely remember K.T. Oslin, the feisty, wry singer-songwriter who could make you laugh one minute and weep the next. She hit the top 40 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “Wall of Tears,” her … Read more
Wynonna Judd’s cover of “I Can Only Imagine” literally moved many of her fans to tears. The country music superstar is known for pushing the boundaries of country music. She has performed and recorded heartfelt songs that deeply resonate with fans. During one of her most moving performances of “I Can Only Imagine,” Wynonna Judd … Read more
“Don’t Cry Joni” is probably the best collaboration Conway Twitty ever did. He recorded it with no other than his then sixteen-year-old daughter Joni Lee. The song was released as a single in 1975, and it peaked at No. 63 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was one of just two non-Loretta Lynn … Read more
Country music legend Alan Jackson broke some healing hearts when he released his ballad “I’ll Go On Loving You” back in 1998 as the lead single off his album High Mileage. The song with rich, guitar-based instrumentals with a hint of percussion peaked at No. 3 in the United States, and No. 2 in Canada. … Read more
One of Alison Krauss’s songs that stands out the most is her rendition of “Down to the River to Pray.” Krauss sang the traditional hymn for the film O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack in 2000, and it became an instant sensation – thanks to the huge success of the film’s soundtrack. The soundtrack featured … Read more
Willie Nelson and his sons showed that talent ran deep in the family when they sang “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” for Willie and the Boys. The older Nelson has been referred to as many different names. Willie, Shotgun Willie, The Red Headed Stranger, but to Lukas and Micah Nelson, he was just “Dad.” … Read more
In 1974, Johnny Cash revealed his admiration for the American flag in his single “Ragged Old Flag,” which eventually became one of his career’s most meaningful songs. It was released as the only single off Cash’s album of the same name. During live performances, Cash would usually introduce the song with the following: “Of all … Read more
Eric Church’s newest single “Crazyland” took on a new route as he gave human emotions with names and man-like thinking capabilities. Church is giving us tiny bits of what to expect from his up and coming seventh album that is yet to be announced. On Friday, Church released a single that could likely draw a … Read more
Prepare to hear something so beautiful in Rachel Wammack’s ‘What He Does.’ Be sure to also have your partner around because this song is all about them. It speaks of their efforts, the unending support and inspiration they give you, and that unconditional love that they unselfishly let flow in your relationship. What better way … Read more
Luke Laird is ready to take his skills to a higher level. The highly regarded songwriter is ready to step into the spotlight for his debut album, Music Row. Laird is the brain behind Grammy award-winning singles for Kacey Musgraves, “Space Cowboy,” Eric Church’s “Talladega,” and Miranda Lambert’s “Baggage Claim.” Laird has also co-produced Musgraves’ … Read more
Reba McEntire lived like a true country queen since 1990 just until 2015 when she decided to sell her 1.3-hectare mansion which was built around the southern estate outside Nashville, Tennessee. Along with the sale is the letting go of all the memories she built together with her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock. View this post on … Read more
The 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards is just weeks away. After being moved from its original date April 15, the 2020 ACM awards will be aired on September 16 at 8 P.M. ET on CBS. Here are some things that you’ll want to know about the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards. LIVE on Three … Read more
Get those football gear on and be on the ready because country music fan or not, when the game is on, the party is on! NBC will be back again as Season 2020-2021 of Sunday Night Football is up and running. Once again, the opening ceremony promises to be a banger for the ‘eight’ time … Read more
Since 2016, Wyonna Judd has not released a single project of her own. But the wait is finally over as Judd will be releasing her first EP this spring! Set to be released on October 30 this year, “Recollections” will be featuring four cover songs from Judd. Cactus Moser, Judd’s husband, helped produce her EP … Read more
Mickey Guyton and husband Grant Savoy are finally welcoming another family member after three years of blissful marriage. The singer-songwriter feels sad for being forced to stay at home and away from her fans, but the sudden surprise is an answered prayer when she asked God to spare a little love for this world in … Read more
“I’m Over You” is one of Keith Whitley’s song that was released after his death. A year after he died, the song was posthumously released as the third single off his 1990 album I Wonder Do You Think of Me. The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Keith … Read more
Kenny Rogers’ “Lady” continues to make women swoon with the smooth combination of the legendary singer’s velvety voice and an incredibly well-written story of undying love. Originally recorded in 1980 for Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits, the song became groundbreaking for the music industry after the prominent country influence that Rogers was able to pull from … Read more
Released in 1969, “One Tin Soldier” became a popular song during the Vietnam War and was often heard as an anti-war anthem. It was first recorded by the Canadian pop group The Original Castle and was later on recorded by various artists. Interestingly, the song charted every year from 1969 to 1974 on various charts, … Read more
Released in 1981 as part of the film Honeysuckle Rose, “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground” became Willie Nelson’s seventh No. 1 hit. The song remained No. 1 for a week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart. It has since been covered by a number of artists, including Bob … Read more
In the early 90s, Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene of Gaither Vocal Band wrote a song together titled “Mary, Did You Know?” The song was first recorded by the Christian singer Michael English, and later by the Gaither Vocal Band for their Christmas album Still the Greatest Story Ever Told in 1998. Ever since then, … Read more
Grab those ropers that has been stuck in your home since lockdown because you would be dancing to this Cajun-inspired revelry single by Trace Adkins. Get ready to add ‘Just the Way We Do It’ on your playlists and revive that country spirit because we’re going to have a ton of fun to relieve stress … Read more
Announced on August 23 via his official Facebook account, singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle died at the age of 38. The country singer’s cause of death has yet to be revealed. As the news of the passing of Earle spread, fellow singers and songwriters expressed their sympathy through their socials. English folk singer Billy Bragg honoured … Read more
Biologically speaking, inheriting traits from your parents is something common and all of us expects to have at least one. Blonde hair, perky nose and all physical traits are something that can definitely be passed by parents to children. In rare instances, they could also inherit their parents’ love for music like what happened to … Read more
Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer have now been married for 14 years. With the busy travel schedule and a huge family, you could be wondering how Luke and Caroline managed to keep their marriage strong. Back when Luke Bryan was a senior at Georgia Southern University, he landed his eyes on the then a freshman, Caroline … Read more
Being stuck inside the house for a lengthy period is undeniably sickening, and you probably wish for everything to get back to normal so we can drop all of our quarantine anxieties and get gone. SixForty1 recently released their latest single ‘Get Gone’ and it aims to help us all escape temporarily from the harsh … Read more
Hang that mistletoe and jingle those bells as Dolly Parton treats us with a mid-year Christmas tune as she releases her very own rendition of Michael English’s ‘Mary Did You Know’. The Usual Order But with a Twist Dolly Parton is known for her trademark holiday and faith-based classics. You guessed it, this rendition is … Read more
With less than a month to go until the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, Tenille Townes and Riley Green are already big winners. Through a video conference, country music star and host for the ACM Awards, Keith Urban gave some surprising news for both Townes and Green. Urban announced that Townes won the ‘New … Read more
It’s on! Nothing’s going to stop the 95-year streak Saturday night broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry! For its 4,941st week broadcast bound on September 5, it seems like they packed in a huge surprise. The show will be led by two of our biggest country stars and mass favorites, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. … Read more
Reyna Roberts might just be a newcomer in the country music scene, but she is making sure that her voice is heard. On Sunday, Roberts performed the national anthem before a Baltimore Orioles baseball game. Roberts’ rendition became an instant hit on social networking sites. Her fans were quick in appreciating her powerful and wonderful … Read more