Singer P.P. Arnold’s 1967 track “The First Cut is the Deepest” was originally written by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. He wrote the track and recorded a demo of the track in ‘65 at the tender age of 17. In an interview with Billboard, where he shared stories behind his beloved classics, he talked about how … Read more
Country singer Travis Tritt and the late Lari White once got fans crying so hard over a song. In 1997, Tritt released his collaboration song with White titled “Helping Me Get Over You” as the fourth single off his The Restless Kind album. White’s same-year album, The Best of Lari White, also included the song. … Read more
In 1959, country singer Conway Twitty rendered his own version of the 1910 Irish song “Danny Boy.” His version notched a Top 10 position on the Billboard Hot 100 and made it to the Top 20 on the R&B chart. And he wasn’t the first to do a cover of the song. It had been … Read more
When it comes to talent, six-year-old Cash Singleton proved that age doesn’t matter. Walking out that stage in the 2016 Kentucky Opry in a true-blue gritty cowboy ensemble, complete with his boots, hat, and cowboy attitude, Cash stole the hearts of the audience in his rendition of “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” a song originally recorded by … Read more
Randy Travis’ version of “It’s Just a Matter of Time” by Brook Benton received massive success as it reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Charts and Canada Country Tracks in 1989. The American country singer became one of the most dominant country artists of his time as the third artist to cover the song, … Read more
In 1966, Country music legend David Houston released his award-winning song “Almost Persuaded” as part of his album of the same title. Born in Bossier City, Louisiana, David Houston grew up in a family of singers who eventually influenced him to start his music career. He made his debut in 1964 with his song “New … Read more
In 2017, rising country artist Chase Rice released his new hit single “Eyes on You” as part of his album Lambs and Lions. The song is considered one of Chase Rice’s hit songs after it received phenomenal success right after its release. “Eyes on You” immediately got right into the charts, landing at no. 1 … Read more
In 2020, modern country artist Billy Currington released a new single, “Seaside,” as part of his album of the same title right before we all said goodbye to summer. Immediately after its release, the song became a hit, with it being played almost everywhere making it one of Billy Currinton’s greatest hits. For those of … Read more
In 2006, Billy Currington surprised his fans when he released “Good Directions” as part of his album Doin’ Somethin’ Right. Upon its release, the song immediately climbed up the charts, landing at no. 1 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard), no. 2 on the US Country Songs (Billboard), and no. 5 on Canada Country … Read more
In 2021, Georgette Jones surprised everyone when she performed a live cover of Tammy Wynett’s hit single “Apartment No. 9” on the show Country Road TV. “Apartment No. 9” is a song written by Bobby Austin and Johnny Paycheck. Many of us may probably think that the song was originally sung by the country legend … Read more
In 2020, Georgette Jones surprised everyone when she performed a live cover of Tammy Wynett’s hit single “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” on the show Country Road TV. If you didn’t know yet, Georgette Jones is the daughter of country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette. And being a child of well-known artists, it’s … Read more
American Football player turned country singer Terry Bradshaw delivers the heart-rending lyrics of Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” with homely vocals that can pull your heartstrings. The song’s success made it his best-selling single, joining the renowned baseball player Mickey Mantle’s “I Love Mickey” as one of the two active professional athletes … Read more
“Say it Again” was written by Bob McDill and recorded by the “Gentle Giant of country music” Don Williams. William’s version of the song was released in 1976 as the second single in his album, “Harmony,” and hit number 1 in 1976. As one of the suave country star’s timeless love songs, “Say it Again” … Read more
“You Never Even Called Me by My Name” was a song written by Steve Goodman and John Prine and released in Goodman’s 1971 debut album, “Steve Goodman.” Prine didn’t want to be credited because he didn’t want to be offensive towards the country music community because of the song’s goofy nature. Nonetheless, the song is … Read more
Festival Title BackCountry Festival 2024 Festival Duration May 31 – June 2, 2024 Venue Corley Ranch in Gardnerville, Nevada Performers Include Justin Moore, Charles Wesley Godwin, Brent Cobb, and more Ticket Information Get Your Tickets Here Corley Ranch in Gardnerville, Nevada, is welcoming back the BackCountry Festival from May 31 to June 2, 2024, for … Read more
Co-written by Billy Joe Shaver and Waylon Jennings, the song “You Asked Me To” was recorded by The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1973 at Stax Records in Memphis, which then surfaced six years later in Elvis Presley’s posthumous album “Guitar Man” in 1981, which charted the Top US in the United States. Because … Read more
In 2018, during the 49th annual GMA Dove Awards, Lauren Daigle captivated everyone’s hearts with her live performance of “You Say.” The song instantly became one of Lauren Daigle’s greatest hits, landing at no.1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and no.22 on the Christian Airplay Chart. Since the song was greatly received by listeners … Read more
Festival Title Red Rooster 2024 Festival Duration May 30 – June 1, 2024 Venue Euston Hall in Suffolk, United Kingdom Performers Include Asleep at the Wheel, Galen & Paul, Robert Finley, Take Me to the River All-Stars, Muireann Bradley, Bob Log III, Brown Horse, The Hanging Stars, Kitty Liv, Derek Paravicini, North Mississippi Allstars, Joshua … Read more
Patience Clemens and David Kent wrote the song “Honesty (Write Me a List)” and was recorded by country music artist Rodney Atkins. Released in June 2003, this third single from Atkins’ 2003 debut solo album, “Honesty,” is known as a distinct mid-tempo ballad accompanied by piano. Raised in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, Rodney Atkins decided to … Read more
In 1964, a year after the original recording was released, American country singer Bobby Bare released his version of the folk song “Four Strong Winds” as part of his album Live from The Lone Star Café. The song was originally recorded by Ian and Sylvia, who are both known as a Canadian folk and country … Read more
With his strong foundation of traditional and vintage sounds, Southern Tennessee country singer Darryl Worley songs appeal to both young and old listeners alike for his refreshing candor and down-to-earth persona. Worley’s five successful albums and seventeen chart hits were influenced by his family’s background in music — with music teachers from his father’s side, … Read more
Festival Title Gulf Coast Jam 2024 Festival Duration May 30 – June 2, 2024 Venue Panama City Beach, Florida Performers Include Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum, and more Ticket Information Get Your Tickets Here Gulf Coast Jam 2024 is going to be an exciting four days for all country music fans as … Read more
Country superstar Luke Bryan’s “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” officially arrived on April 5, 2024, and everyone fell in love with the nostalgic sound. The song was reminiscent of his 2010s-era catalog, which was undeniably filled with hits. Among these Luke Bryan’s hits are “That’s My Kind of Night,” “Play It Again,” “Rain Is … Read more
Festival Title Boston Calling Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration May 24-26, 2024 Venue Harvard Athletic Complex in Boston, Massachusetts Performers Include Ed Sheeran, Leon Bridges, Tyler Childers, Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB, The Killers, Hozier, and more Ticket Information Get Your Tickets Here Memorial Day Weekend in Boston, Massachusetts, is going to be fun with … Read more
Country-pop singer Kelsea Ballerini’s historical debut single “Love Me Like You Mean It” was first released as a promotional track for a self-titled EP in 2014. Ten years later, she dropped a reimagined version through the lens of a woman in her thirties. In her Instagram announcement post, she shared, “ten years ago, i was … Read more
Country-pop singer Kelsea Ballerini made history with her debut single “Love Me Like You Mean It” in 2015. The song, which was also the lead single of her debut studio album, The First Time, hit number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and made her the first solo female to top it in nine … Read more
Multi-awarded country singer Ricky Skaggs sings an uplifting anthem for broken hearts with his single “You May See Me Walkin’.’” Written by Tom Uhr from the band Shady Grove Ramblers, the track was the second single from Skaggs’ album Waitin for the Sun to Shine. It sneaked as No. 9 into the Top 10 Billboard … Read more
The Montana Boyz–Kaleb Campbell Winterburn, Kade Wilcox, and Mark Estes went from obscurity to explosive fame by bringing country culture in the digital age. Today they are viral content creators with their engaging cowboy lifestyle. They broke social media after posting a video showing how they hang out with their cowboy culture and cowboy music. … Read more
Festival Title DelFest 2024 Festival Duration May 23-26, 2024 Venue: Allegany Country Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland Performers Include The Del McCoury Band, The Travelin’ McCourys, Lukas Nelson, and more Ticket Information Get Your Tickets Here DelFest is gearing up for its sixteenth edition this coming Memorial Day Weekend 2024 from May 23-26, with hell-raising performances … Read more
More than a friendship, the country hitmaker Darryl Worley tells the story of losing a precious loved one in one of his singles, “I Miss My Friend.” It was featured as the first title track on his second studio album of the same name, which later peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country … Read more