The Queen of Country is heading to the airwaves but not with another song. She’s going to be the proud host of a brand new podcast! The beloved country icon, actress, and philanthropist, Dolly Parton is going to be the subject of a podcast that will be launched this fall. Get Ready for Dolly Parton’s … Read more
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin gave a stellar performance of “A World Without Haggard” at the Opry. Vince specifically wrote this track for the country legend we all know and love, Merle Haggard. The song pays homage to the legacy that Merle left in the country music world. Vince included this song in his 2016 … Read more
If you search what’s inside your heart, what will you find? What can you see deep within you? Many of us hide our true selves from the world because we are afraid that we would be rejected. Sometimes we try to pretend to be somebody else because we think that’s what other people want. However, … Read more
Classic country songs are known to be songs that tell stories about family, romance, and God. However, at some point in the past, the following country songs were banned. The ironic thing is that these songs actually became chart-toppers. Banned But Chart Topper #5 Kitty Wells‘ “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” (1952) … Read more
More and more country artists have spoken out about the gruesome mass shootings that have plagued the nation in the last couple of weeks. One of the strongest voices out there, Kacey Musgraves, caught the attention of conservative news network Fox news. Fox News was Horrified about Kacey Musgraves’ Statement Fox & Friends attacks .@KaceyMusgraves … Read more
Good news, country fans! Country legend Dolly Parton will now be celebrated every year because of an announcement from Mayor David Briley. The Mayor of Nashville announced that August 5 will be Dolly Parton Day. The country singer’s charity works and efforts in helping the education system are now being recognized and we couldn’t be … Read more
Wanda Jackson is known to many as the “Queen of Rockabilly. And, she lives up to that name, even at age 80! She cites that her influences are primarily country, folk, jazz, and blues. One of her greatest hits is a song called Hard Headed Woman, and man, does that embody the queen herself! Wanda … Read more
Amidst all the mass shootings that happened this week, America is in dire need of guidance. This Ricky Skaggs track is perfect for reflecting on the things that we should start doing. Prayers are a powerful tool but more than that, we must be able to embody the things that we have prayed for. Ricky … Read more
Certainly, there has been a lot of insights with regard to country music, its roots, and its artists. Several deep dives have already shed some light on the origins of the genre and how it cultivates its artists. However, there are only a few literary pieces that exist right now that fully encapsulates the crisp … Read more
“The Cold Hard Facts of Life” is a song that portrays infidelity. In the complicated world that we live in, what’s your take on this song? To be in hell or rot in here? Well, why didn’t anyone teach us about the cold hard facts of life? The Cold Hard Facts of Life’s Original Artist … Read more
Brad Paisley once again showed his passionate side when he helped Jimmy Kimmel, welcome immigrants. On the recent Jimmy Kimmel episode, the host asked if the country singer could help him welcome new immigrants on his show. The two welcomed 6 immigrants from Mexico and from other parts of the world. The audience cheered as … Read more
The song “Sing Me Back Home” was originally sung and written by Merle Haggard. It was written for his fellow prisoners in San Quentin State Prison. The song had numerous covers including Don Williams’. Check out the story told by the version of Don Williams. Sing Me Back Home, Prisoners’ Snapshot of Final Moments Merle … Read more
Luke Combs, the artist behind “Hurricane“, “When It Rains It Pours”, “One Number Away”, “She Got the Best of Me”, “Beautiful Crazy” and“Beer Never Broke My Heart” holds different spots in the Billboard’s Country Categories. All his six hit singles broke Randy Travis’ Record. Luke Combs, The Man Behind 6 Hit Singles Luke’s current single, … Read more
Zoe Kravitz is giving us a haunting cover of an Elvis Presley classic. However, this is already expected from her as she has music flowing through her veins. Her father is the well-known music legend Lenny Kravitz who does all genres of music in his songs. Zoe does not necessarily have a music career because … Read more
John Prine’s newest song comes alive in his latest music video. His song “Lonesome Friends of Science” gets the animated treatment and the outcome is absolutely adorable. John Prine’s as Cute as Can Be Music Video Prine has definitely succeeded in sharing a delightfully surreal animated video for “Lonesome Friends of Science,” a track off … Read more
Alan Jackson is known for his songs that gives tribute to his family. He now shares a song for his beloved daughters to spread their wings. The song is entitled “You Can Always Come Home.” Here, we can see why his daughters are proud. Alan Jackson as a Father Alan Jackson prides himself on being … Read more
Kris Kristofferson has always written great songs throughout his career. His hits “Help Me Make It Through The Night” and “Sunday Morning Coming Down” are only a few of his well-written songs. However, his song “Good Christian Soldier,” was by Texas songwriter Billy Joe Shaver written as an eye-opening track. Behind Kris Kristofferson’s Good Christian … Read more
Rodney Crowell is known for his contributions to country music. His songs “After All This Time” and “Old Yellow Moon” were his best pieces that earned him two Grammy Awards. He was first recognized as a leader of the new traditionalist movement in the ’80s. Well, to the man who has achieved great things in … Read more
Some people say that if we do not know the reason why we are in love that is what we call love because the love we feel is not only based on what we see on the person. Do you agree? Listen to this song from Dan Hill’s classic “Never Thought That I Could Love.” … Read more
Donna Fargo was one of the few female breakout country artists of the ‘7os. She rose to fame with her most notable hit “The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA.” Donna was able to get to the level of fame among female country artists such as Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, and Loretta Lynn. The singer … Read more
As she battles cancer for the third time, Olivia Newton-John is not sure how long she has to live, but the star isn’t focused on that, saying “Every day is a gift.” Olivia Newton-John’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis The 70-year-old hitmaker and actress sat down with 60 Minutes Australia to talk about her breast cancer diagnosis, … Read more
Have you already experienced committing yourself to someone and told him/her that you’ll love him/her for the rest of our life? Well, talking about love, it is a lifetime experience that happens in someone’s life. Now, let’s listen to this song “The Rest of Our Life” that was performed by American country artists Tim McGraw … Read more
Keith Urban has been in the country music business for a while. One of the many reasons for his success is his great songs and the way he connects with his fans. He also does a regular tour every time he releases an album helping him connect to more fans from around the world. The … Read more
Other country artists are speaking out about the devastating mass shooting that has occurred over the weekend. Other Country Artists Speak Out About the Shooting Kelsea Ballerini is one of the few country artists who are outspoken about wanting to do something after the back to back tragedies that the country has seen over the … Read more
Connor Betts, 24, was the suspect in Dayton shootout. Among his victims were his sister, Megan Betts. Find out more about the update here. Dayton Shootout, Killed Nine and Injured 27 Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Betts gunned down patrons of Ned Peppers bar inDayton, Ohio. According to NBC News, Betts and his sister drove … Read more
America has been plagued with mass shootings left and right. Deadly shootings have already devastated the communities in Texas and Ohio and have reignited the call for gun reform. Meanwhile, Chicago has also experienced a tragedy of their own with yet another bloody weekend. Chicago’s Devastating Weekend Plagued by Mass Shooting In a city that … Read more
Ernest Tubb’s “Thanks a Lot” and “Who’s Gonna Take Your Garbage Out?” were top hit songs in the year 1964 and 1969. Well, if you were the one who’s going through a heartbreak, how would you take it? Tubb showed us how to take heartbreaks with acceptance with these songs. Thanks a Lot In 1964, … Read more
“I Wouldn’t Be A Man” This is a song written by American songwriters Mike Reid, and Rory Bourke. The song was popularly recorded by Don Williams. Williams’ version of the song was included on his 1987 album, Traces. Upon the release of the song, it ranked number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart … Read more
Josh Turner has always been a great country singer. We appreciate him more because of his gospel music especially when he released his album called “I Serve a Savior.” Even before his gospel album, the singer already released a few of his gospel songs. In his 2012 Punching Bag album, Turner included two gospel songs … Read more
Devastating new information pour in following the events of the gruesome mass shooting that had happened at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, the 3rd of August. The first in the mass shooting that have happened over the weekend. The death toll has escalated to 22, and of the 22 that were hospitalized … Read more