Festival Title: Night in the Country Nevada 2024 Festival Duration: July 25-27, 2024 Venue: Country Farmland in Yerington, Nevada Performers Include: Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Night in the Country Nevada (NITCNV) music fest will conquer 160 acres of farmland in Yerington, Nevada, from July 25-27, … Read more
Festival Title: Headwaters Country Jam 2024 Festival Duration: July 25-27, 2024 Venue: 1865 Highway 2, just outside of Three Forks in Cardwell, Montana Performers Include: Gary Allan, Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here It’s another jam-packed year for Headwaters Country Jam, Montana’s biggest annual country music festival celebrating all … Read more
Debuting his gospel album on February 28, 2006, Alan Jackson made his own rendition of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by Helen H. Lemmel. The song was featured as the 11th track to his thirteenth studio album, Precious Memories. Unlike his country albums, this project consists of covers of popular gospel songs, including “Blessed Assurance” … Read more
In 2018, American singer Tori Kelly released a gospel song titled “Never Alone” as part of her album Hiding Place. The song instantly became one of Tori Kelly’s greatest hits, landing at no. 1 on the US Hot Gospel Songs (Billboard), no. 14 on the US Christian Songs (Billboard), and no. 25 on the US … Read more
Festival Title: FloydFest Horizon 2024 Festival Duration: July 24-28, 2024 2024 Venue: 5826 Floyd Highway FestivalPark in North Check, Virginia Performers Include: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Black Pumas, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here | Cash or Trade Here FloydFest is definitely back, setting up for the five-day country … Read more
Festival Title: FairWell Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 19-21, 2024 Venue: Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Central Oregon, Oregon Performers Include: Kacey Musgraves, Caamp, Billy Strings, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Deschutes County Fairgrounds is gearing up for the second installment of the FairWell Festival – after a successful inaugural run last year … Read more
In 2024, American rapper Post Malone released the country bop “Pour Me A Drink,” featuring country superstar Blake Shelton – and let’s say, it was far beyond what people expected. The Sunflower singer is known to be one of the most famous rappers of this generation. But in this song, he proves to everyone that … Read more
Country singer Mark Chesnutt from Beaumont, Texas, shared a health update on his Instagram account following an emergency heart surgery earlier in June 2024. In his post, he wrote, “Well folks, doc says I got a new heart! I’m recovering comfortably at home with my family. Today we sat on the porch just soaking in … Read more
Billy Ray Cyrus claims estranged wife, Firerose, has verbally, emotionally, and physically abused him during their seven-month marriage. The claims came about after Firerose filed a response to Cyrus’ divorce filing on June 14 in Williamson County, Tennessee, that accuses him of ‘extreme verbal, emotional and psychological abuse.’ Cyrus responded with new court documents in … Read more
In 1957, legendary country singer Sonny James released one of the timeless covers of the classic hit song “Young Love.” The song was originally released by Ric Cartey and Jiva-Tones in 1956. Although it was such a hit among young listeners at that time, Cartey’s version never charted. But this was not the end of … Read more
In 1969, Doug Kershaw released his solo version of the hit song “Diggy Diggy Lo,” which surprised fans. The song was originally released by Doug and his brother Rusty in 1961 as part of their album, The Cajun Way. The duo’s version peaked at no. 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles, making it … Read more
Festival Title: Rock the South 2024 Festival Duration: July 18-20, 2024 Venue: York Farms in Cullman, Alabama Performers Include: Eric Church, HARDY, Jelly Roll, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The biggest party in the South, Rock the South, is raring and ready to raise hell in Cullman, Alabama, and they’re celebrating country … Read more
American country singer Glen Campbell gave an emotional performance for his rendition of the hit gospel song “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” at the North Phoenix Baptist Church in 1989. The song was released as part of Campbell’s forty-fifth studio album, Favorite Hymns. Campbell fell in love with traditional gospel hymns at a … Read more
In 2019, Reba McEntire, the Queen of Country Music, released the track “Stronger Than the Truth” from her album of the same title. It is a song that is close to the singer’s heart. In an interview, she stated that the songs included in the album are probably the “most country music she has ever … Read more
It was 1989, and no one would’ve expected to hear the late Hank Williams’ voice again — let alone blend with his son, Hank Williams Jr. But with the power of technology, they were given another chance. And it was the cover of Big Bill Lister’s “There’s a Tear in My Beer.” Williams originally wrote … Read more
Festival Title: Country On The Bay 2024 Festival Duration: July 19-21, 2024 Venue: Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Performers Include: Blake Shelton, Dallas Smith, Trace Adkins, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Country On The Bay is coming back and setting up camp for three days at Fort William … Read more
“I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home” by David Frizzell is a wittingly amusing anthem for the wives who can’t control their husband’s costly drinking habits. Written by Dewayne Blackwell, it was released in April 1982 as the first track to Frizzell’s album The Family’s Fine, But This One’s All Mine. The masterpiece … Read more
The Bellamy Brothers make a flirtatious remark on their single “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me.” Released in March 1979, David Bellamy wrote the track and recorded it with his younger brother, Homer, for their fourth studio album, The Two and Only. Producer Michael Lloyd took part … Read more
Way back in the 80s, The Judds made a beautiful rendition of “Coat of Many Colors” by Dolly Parton. When the pair were still independent artists, they went by the names of Wynonna Judd and her mother, Naomi Judd. They eventually signed to RBC Nashville Records in 1983 and rose to fame after their performance … Read more
Reimagining an upbeat country classic, Alan Jackson made his cover of “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran, released on June 6, 1994. He was inspired by Buck Owens’ version of the song and eventually added it as the first track to his fifth studio album, Who I Am, released on June 28, 1994. The album consists … Read more
If you’ve got no one to talk to about your pain, where do you go? If there is nothing but walls around while in remorse, you can have some company while playing Faron Young’s 1961 single “Hello Walls.” His smooth, clean, tenor voice will take you to a comforting place where you can find solace … Read more
Festival Title: Faster Horses Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 19-21, 2024 Venue: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan Performers Include: HARDY, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The 11th annual Faster Horses Festival is giddying up at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, for another three days of … Read more
Country sensation Willie Nelson missed the opening weekend of the 2024 edition of his Outlaw Music Festival Tour in Alpharetta, Georgia, and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina. The 91-year-old music legend felt ill and posted on his Instagram that he had been advised to rest for four days. Many fans wished Willie well and showed … Read more
In 1996, country singer Daryle Singletary released his song “Amen Kind of Love” as part of his album, All Because of You. From the song’s catchy tune to Daryle’s traditional country voice, “Amen Kind of Love” became an instant favorite among listeners. It landed at no.2 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and Canada … Read more
In 2019, Brooks & Dunn surprised their fans when they announced they’d collaborate with rising country artist Jon Pardi on a re-recorded version of their hit classic song “My Next Broken Heart” as part of their album, Reboot. In an interview, Brooks & Dunn revealed more details about their reunion album, stating that they wanted … Read more
In 1991, the known country duo Brooks & Dunn released their second number-one hit, “My Next Broken Heart,” as part of their album Brand New Man. Upon its release, the song immediately hit the charts landing at the no. 1 spot on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and no. 3 on Canada Country Tracks … Read more
Under the Big Machine, in conjunction with the Rockin’ R. label, living legend Reba McEntire released “Freedom” on March 22, 2019, for the liberty-seekers out there. The song was penned by Tommy Cecil, James Brunswick, John Pierce, and Jaida Dreyer as the lead single to McEntire’s 2019 album Stronger than Truth. McEntire took part in … Read more
Written by Dean Dillon, Bubba Strait, and George Strait himself, “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” is the lead-off single to Straits’ 30th studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine. It earned a lawfully fair spot in the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 at No. 11 following its release on February 11, 2019. The song also reached … Read more
Who do you talk to when no one is around to comfort you? The walls, ceiling, and windows in your house could keep you warm for a while, but until when? If you have kept yourself company after a breakup, Willie Nelson’s “Hello Walls” is the right song for you. Nelson wrote and recorded his … Read more
“Summertime Blues” may sound upbeat and ideal for a fun summer anthem, but the lyrics say otherwise. The song speaks of a young man’s frustration with his employment status and its limitations. Only American rock icon Eddie Cochran can make being broke in the summer amusingly playful. Cochran co-wrote the song with his manager Jerry … Read more