American country musician and songwriter Al Dexter has written and recorded numerous Western country songs like Pistol Packin’ Mama, which have become big hits. That is why the world was devastated when the country legend’s death was announced in 1984. Born in 1905, Clarence Albert Poindexter, known best as Al Dexter, was considered one of … Read more
In 1992, The Statler Brothers released a cover of the hit gospel song “Rock of Ages” on their album Gospel Favorites. The song was originally written as a hymn by Augustus Toplady in 1763. What makes it extra special is that it revolves around Toplady’s real-life experience. According to The Times, Toplady was traveling when … Read more
In 1982, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson released their first-ever collaboration song, “Everything’s Beautiful (In Its Own Way),” as part of Dolly Parton’s studio album, My Favorite Songwriter, Porter Wagoner. The song was considered one of Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson’s greatest hits, with it landing at the no. 7 spot on the US Country … Read more
In 1971, known American country rock band Crazy Horse released “I Don’t Want To Talk About It” as part of their debut album of the same name. The band consists of four members: Danny Whitten, Nils Lofgren, Ry Cooder, and Billy Talbot. Before their debut, the group played alongside famous artists of the 1960s, like … Read more
“When You Love Someone Like That” is a duet track from Reba McEntire’s twenty-sixth studio album Reba: Duets, released on September 18, 2007. It featured diverse collaborations of artists from country to pop and rock. In addition to LeAnn Rimes, Ronny Don’s “Does that Wind Still Blow in Oklahoma?” Kelly Clarkson’s “Because of You,” Justin … Read more
Festival Title: Summerfest 2024 Festival Duration: June 20- July 6, 2024 Venue: Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin Performers Include: Kane Brown, Mötley Crüe, Sza, Illenium, Tyler Childers, Keith Urban, AJR, Maroon 5, Lil Uzi Vert, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won’t be beat with all … Read more
Festival Title: Country Summer Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 14-16, 2024 Venue: Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California Performers Include: Old Dominion, Little Big Town, Jordan Davis, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California, is ready for the summer heat and the biggest party … Read more
Festival Title: Black Deer Festival of Americana 2024 Festival Duration: June 14-16, 2024 Venue: Eridge Park near Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England Performers Include: Joe Bonamassa, Sheryl Crow, Rufus Wainwright, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Black Deer Festival of Americana will return to Eridge Park in Kent, England, from June 14 … Read more
Festival Title: Tailgate N’ Tallboys Bloomington 2024 Festival Duration: June 13-16, 2024 Venue: Bloomington Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois Performers Include: Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Eric Church, Cody Johnson, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Tailgate N’ Tallboys is more than ready to take over Bloomington Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois, this coming … Read more
Festival Title: The Country Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 12-15, 2024 Venue: Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park in North Lawrence, Ohio Performers Include: Chris Janson, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here On June 12-15, 2024, The Country Fest is hosting its 12th round of blockbuster performances from the … Read more
Festival Title: Laurel Cove Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 7-8, 2024 Venue: Laurel Cove Amphitheater, Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Bell County, Pineville, Kentucky Performers Include: The Red Clay Strays, Wyatt Flores, and more Ticket Information: SOLD OUT Laurel Cove Music Festival 2024 is returning to Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville, … Read more
Festival Title: Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 13-16, 2024 Venue: The Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee Performers Include: Post Malone, Pretty Lights, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fisher, Fred Again, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Bonnaroo Music Festival is celebrating its 12th year anniversary from June 13-16, 2024, … Read more
Country star Reba McEntire is set to come back on network comedy after her iconic Primetime Emmy-nominated and People’s Choice winner TV sitcom Reba. And it’s an all-new comedy series titled Happy’s Place, premiering on NBC. Fans were hoping for a revival of her 2001 show, which was abruptly canceled after six seasons. In an … Read more
The Kelly Clarkson Show always opens with “Kellyoke,” where she does a musical performance of fan-requested song covers. And she has since done hundreds. On May 8, 2024, she covered a fellow country singer’s track titled “Two Story House.” This was the second time she covered a song from the artist’s discography. In August 2023, … Read more
Festival Title: Kick’n Up Kountry 2024 Festival Duration: June 12-15, 2024 Venue: Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad, Minnesota Performers Include: Lady A, Parmalee, Warrant, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Get ready to Kick’n Up Kountry (KUK) this coming June 12-15, 2024, at Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad, Minnesota. It’s the music festival’s … Read more
Post Malone has never been one to stick to just one genre. In his latest collaboration with country superstar Morgan Wallen, he’s shown how versatile he can be. Their joint single, “I Had Some Help,” marks a significant milestone for Malone as he steps fully into the country music scene. Featured as the lead track … Read more
Festival Title: CMA Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 6-9, 2024 Venue: Nashville, Tennessee Performers Include: Kelsea Ballerini, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The longest-running country music festival, CMA Fest, is gearing … Read more
“Luckenbach, Texas” is a song co-written by Chips Moman and Bobby Emmons, both prominent producers and songwriters in the country music scene. To get Waylon Jennings interested in a song, songwriters who knew him well used a little psychology by telling him, “Here’s a song you can’t do, but I would like you to listen … Read more
In 1994, the iconic country legend Martina McBride surprised fans with her rendition of Hank Williams’s classic gospel song “I Saw the Light” during the 1994 Grand Ole Opry. “I Saw the Light” was originally released by Hank Williams in 1948. The song is about praising and thanking God for always guiding people through dark … Read more
In 1943, Al Dexter released the unexpected hit “Pistol Packin’ Mama,” which would later conquer the whole of America. As part of his album Tumbling Tumbleweeds, this Al Dexter hit has served as the people’s strength during dark times. The song’s legacy includes being covered by several country artists and even being the theme song … Read more
Country legend Conway Twitty was known for his signature song formula: infidelity and guilt. It had been a winning combination that earned him success, especially in the early years of building up his career. His 1975 track “Linda on My Mind” was written just like that, and it hit number one and reigned for eight … Read more
Festival Title: In The Pines 2024 Festival Duration: June 1, 2024 Venue: Downtown Bristol corner of M.L.K. Jr. Blvd and Cumberland St., Tennessee/Virginia Performers Include: Dwight Yoakam and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Birthplace of Country Music Museum (BCM) is presenting the inaugural In The Pines on June 1, 2024, in the … Read more
Festival Title: Railbird Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 1-2, 2024 Venue: The Infield at Red Mile, Lexington, Kentucky Performers Include: Noah Kahan, Turnpike Troubadours, Chris Stapleton, Hozier, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The annual Railbird Festival is ready to take over the Infield at Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky, from June 1 … Read more
Festival Title: Carolina Country Music Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 6-9, 2024 Venue: 812 N Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Performers Include: Parker McCollum, Old Dominion, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, and more Ticket Information: SOLD OUT – For Ticket Exchange, Get Your Tickets Here The East Coast’s largest 4-day outdoor country festival, Carolina Country … Read more
Festival Title: Tailgate N’ Tallboys Clinton 2024 Festival Duration: June 6-8, 2024 Venue: Riverfront Event Center, Clinton, Iowa Performers Include: Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Shinedown, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Tailgate N’ Tallboys will take over Riverfront Event Center, Clinton, Iowa, from June 6 to 8, 2024. The Clinton venue is one … Read more
Written by Pat McLaughlin and Liz Rose, Gary Allan released his mid-tempo ballad “Song About Rain” on November 17, 2003, with his fifth studio album, See If I Care. The song charted No. 12 on Billboard Hot Country Songs and ranked 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, joining Allan’s top-charted hits like “Man to Man,” … Read more
Rock/country band Kevin Costner & Modern West has a reputation for storytelling traditions, deeply influenced by the actor’s background in film and narrative art. And their 2010 track “Let Me Be The One” off their sophomore album Turn It On is no exception to that. Yes, you read that right. Costner is not only Yellowstone’s … Read more
Fresh off his debut in 1989, Clint Black claimed four consecutive number-one hits, making him a force to be reckoned with in the genre. The first two— “A Better Man” and “Killin’ Time”—were definitely the most impactful. Not only were they chart-toppers, but Billboard also published them as the number one and number two songs … Read more
One of the United Kingdom’s leading alternative choirs, London Contemporary Voices (LCV), covered Dolly Parton’s Working Woman anthem “9 to 5” in July 2018. With the song’s popularity in bookings, parties, and festivals, the choir made a clean and unique version of the classic. The unified voices combined by LCV’s diverse members translated into a … Read more
The country standard “You Are My Sunshine” has quite a long list of versions across multiple generations since it was first recorded in 1939. But the song remains most closely associated with the name of Jimmie Davis. The singer first rose to prominence in 1930, and as the Country Music Hall of Fame defined his … Read more