Ranked as the 28th song on CMT’s list of the 100 greatest country songs, “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning ” deserves to be counted among the list of patriotic country songs we play on Memorial Day. On twitter, this Alan Jackson song is also among the most picked by users to commemorate … Read more
Matthew McConaughey was the youngest amongst the three sons of an oil pipeline supplier and a teacher. He first desired to pursue a degree in law but ultimately changed into studying film production and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1993. McConaughey has been featured in several commercials and has played a role as a lothario … Read more
What could be more exhilarating than combining your mainstream source of income and your passion? In this case, it’s a massive trailer truck mainly purposed for our all-time favorite food: the barbecue! Imagine taking your grill wherever you go, feeding an entire village in one go, and satisfying your cravings in an instant when bringing … Read more
Back in 2017, the rapper turned country star Kid Rock released a fiery single that glorifies the redneck way of life. “Po-Dunk” “Po-Dunk” was released as the first single-off Rock’s album Sweet Southern Sugar. With his new record deal with BMG/Broken Bow Records, Kid Rock was given much room and freedom in his music which … Read more
Home Free gained a huge and faithful following, thanks to their jaw-dropping country music covers and, of course, the incredible vocal range of the band’s bass singer, Tim Foust. Tim Foust joined Home Free in 2012, and it was a game-changer for the group. In 2013, the Minnesota-based acapella group finally burst onto the country … Read more
The country music fans are quite obsessed with this country-tinged acapella vocal group, Home Free band, and it’s easy to tell why. It’s pretty amazing how the group’s acapella covers, from Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” will make you fall in love with old favorites all over again. Home … Read more
These 15 romantic country songs for your boyfriend prove that “when words fail, music speaks.” And we all know there is no better way to express your love than playing a dreamy song for your lover. So check these songs below and show your soulmate just how much you adore him. 15. “When You Kiss … Read more
As slow pace it may seem, this land critter has seen generations come and go, eras change and hours passed by. With wars ending, technology evolving, and government reforming, it’s funny to imagine how this single creature alone witnessed recurring events in its over-a-century lifespan. But just as change is the only thing constant on … Read more
To the world, he was ‘The Man in Black.’ To Johnny Cash’s children, the legendary country singer was simply their dad. Johnny Cash is highly regarded as one of the best country singers of all time. With hits like “Ring Of Fire,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” he had a career that … Read more
It can be hard to talk about death, and sometimes it’s a lot easier to connect through music. Luckily, country music is filled with great ballads. There are plenty of tunes about death or dedicated to loved ones who have died that could bring you comfort. Check them out below. 1. “Go Rest High on … Read more
After captivating viewers and fans during her stint on the American Idol with her pure voice and quirky personality, Kellie Pickler signed a recording deal with a recording company and was at full steam in taking the country music industry by storm. Pickler was reputably known as one of the goofballs in the industry, so … Read more
With the summer season upon us, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the coolest drive-in movie theaters in the country. Luckily, the United States is full of amazing ones that will let you check out the hottest films or your favorite classics on some seriously big screens in a gorgeous outdoor setting. Check … Read more
From Houston,Texas, a man with many talents named Patrick Swayze was born on August 18, 1952. His career kicked off during the ‘80s when he starred at popular films and shows. Sadly, Swayze passed away in 2009 when he discovered that he had developed a stage IV pancreatic cancer. Before he died, Swayze said that … Read more
Do you remember when Dixie Chicks’ lead singer Natalie Maines drew fire from country music fans? It was for the remarks she made about President Bush seventeen years ago. The music career of the Grammy darlings, Natalie Maines and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robinson, totally made a full stop after that. Unfortunately, it has … Read more
Do you remember Garth Brooks’ alter ego Chris Gaines? A decade after Brooks’ debut, six out of his seven albums reached diamond status, and he has 220 shows that drew record-breaking crowds all over the globe. It’s easy to tell that Garth Brooks was at the height of his career; however, he suddenly took a … Read more
George Jones served as the voice behind some of the most iconic and memorable country songs. His fans know all about his several hit songs, accomplishments, and awards. They even know about his various relationships, including his highly-publicized marriage to fellow country royalty, Tammy Wynette. But what most fans didn’t know is that the “He … Read more
Growing up to a famous dad must have been quite an experience for George Jones’ children. Despite being a country music royalty and his highly publicized battle with drugs and alcohol, Jones was a loving father. Let’s get to know George Jones’ kids below, and let’s find out who among the four followed his footsteps. … Read more
Blake Shelton’s first wife Kaynette Williams, stayed by the country crooner’s side through all the difficult early days of his career. Williams, who was born Kaynette Francis Gern on February 20, 1973, in Oklahoma City, attended the same high school with Shelton – where their love story began. The two worked together to help advance … Read more
Carrie Underwood is one of the biggest names in the music industry today, but she never forgot where she started. From Checotah, Oklahoma, 21-year-old, Carrie Underwood made a big leap of faith and signed up for the American Idol. She could have just been a small-town girl with big dreams, but now, she is living … Read more
It’s a sad day for the country fans as Fremont’s The Saddle Rack club will no longer be reopening its doors after almost 44 years. The club is another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, which has sent countless local businesses into major financial hardship. In a note posted on Instagram, The Saddle Rack club shared … Read more
These modern country singers, from the four-time Grammy Award-Winning Kacey Musgraves to multi-awarded Luke Combs, are here to prove that the honky-tonk fever is still alive and stronger than ever. Don’t miss these artists below. John Pardi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jon Pardi (@jonpardi) on Sep 29, 2019 at 1:32pm … Read more
Back in 2018 at Gambrills, Maryland, a high school senior took the chance to perform his very own unique version of the National Anthem. The senior football player took his warm-up for their big game through singing. Jackson Dean Nicholson went out ahead of his team during game day and lead the community to sing … Read more
When Clint Black and Lisa Hartman collaborated for their touching song “When I Said I Do,” it turned out to be one of the greatest country duets of all time. The song was a No. 1 hit on the country charts and was also a crossover success. Later, the song went on to win the … Read more
The breakthrough of Clint Black’s wife, Lisa Hartman Black came in the early 1980s. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Lisa decided to focus on singing. Maybe it’s because of her genes. Lisa’s father, Howard Hartman, is a country music singer, and she grew up watching him perform. “By the time Lisa was four years old, … Read more
Blake Shelton and Usher. These two artists have made their names big in their respective genres and their duet will certainly give everyone in attendance a world-class performance. But other than delighting fans, their collab was done for a noble cause. Oklahoma in Ruins On May 20, 2013, a devastating tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma. An … Read more
If you need to wallow in heartache, here’s our heavy dose of the saddest country music of all time. No matter where we are in life, we’ve all lost someone or something at some point – it could be a lover to another, a job to the economy, our other half to divorce or death, … Read more
“God Bless the USA” was the song that lingered in Greenwood’s mind for some time before he was able to finally write it. The song was not a big hit off the bat, but it slowly gained attention and finally became one of his signature songs. A Solidarity Song Greenwood’s inspiration was built along with … Read more
Dolly Parton is the queen of many things — country music, sparkly outfits, teased blonde hair, and of course, bold makeup. After all, we’ve all come to love the legendary country singer’s iconic look she’s created all for herself. Now, if you’re wondering if you’ll someday see Dolly Parton without makeup on – well, the … Read more
Alan Jackson’s wife, Denise Jackson, is the living proof of the famous line, “behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.” Long before Alan Jackson became one of the industry’s biggest stars we know today or before he even started his career at all, Denise was that one particular person by … Read more
Uncle Kraker was first introduced to the country music community through a duet with Kenny Chesney in 2004 for “When the Sun Goes Down.” Country music fans gave the duet a good reception which led the single to peak at number 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and went on to secure the 4th … Read more