Released in May 1998, “I’m from the Country” is Tracy Byrd’s hit song that’s much like an ode to the daily-ness of country life. Marty Brown wrote the song and was then finished with co-writers Stan Webb and Richard Young, the rhythm guitarist for The Kentucky Headhunters. This track from his fifth album, together with … Read more
Country artist Charley Pride had had seven previous number-one hits in his career before “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” came along. And it was one of his biggest career hits, earning him a number one as well as two major awards show wins. It was no surprise that it also became his signature track. 1971 … Read more
In 2008, live in Rose Theater, New York City, Willie Nelson and his go-to duet partner and nine-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist Norah Jones, along with jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis’ band, performed Ray Charles’ original hit “Crying Time” as a celebration of his genius. It’s for a live tribute album titled Here We Go … Read more
In 1982, Merle Haggard released his third single, “Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver),” from his thirty-third studio album backed by The Strangers, Big City. This was one of the two songs off the 12-track LP he had written all by himself, with the other one being “My … Read more
The “Rich Men of Richmond” credited under Oliver Anthony Music took the genre by storm for two reasons: First, it shot straight to number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 out of nowhere – causing people to suspect that Anthony was an “industry plant.” Second, it was a highly controversial song entangled in the world of … Read more
Country singer and sitcom star Reba McEntire made history as the first-ever woman and first musician to ever portray the chicken tycoon Harland Sanders, popularly known as Colonel Sanders. Her commercial was the first of a series of KFC ads that introduced their new flavor, Smoky Mountain BBQ, and it’s reminiscent of the classic commercials … Read more
A country song about the remembrance of love, Merle Haggard’s 1969 track “Silver Wings” off his tenth studio album with his band The Strangers, A Portrait of Merle Haggard, has reached “most enduring and iconic” status. In his interview with Uncut, he shared that he wrote the song on the plane – a 707 from … Read more
In 2017, award-winning country musician Garth Brooks hit the No. 1 spot again after ten years with his song “Ask Me How I Know.” As part of the album “Gunslinger,” the song landed 4 charts, peaking at no. 1 on the US Country Airplay (Billboard), no. 13 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard), no. … Read more
Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, is famous for hits like “I Will Always Love You,” “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind,” and “Coat of Many Colors,” among many others. Her works have left a big mark on the history of country music, several artists would do a cover of most of her songs. “Coat of … Read more
Here’s our note to all the men straight out of Lorrie Morgan’s signature hit, “What Part of No.” Putting it plain and simple, “No” is a complete sentence. And to all the women, celebrate your strength and assert your boundaries. These men should know better. Released in December 1992 as the second single off her … Read more
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter just dropped, and her reinterpretation of Dolly Parton’s classic, “Jolene,” drew mixed reactions. That is, Queen Bey’s “Jolene” was a savage while Parton’s was desperate. Some were impressed, while some were confused about what to feel. But despite making a significant change in the song, she gave the full songwriting credit to … Read more
Country superstar Morgan Wallen was grinning in his mugshot following his Sunday arrest in Nashville for allegedly throwing a chair off the sixth-floor roof of Chief’s Bar, a new honky-tonk and concert venue in the entertainment district owned by his fellow country artist Eric Church. In the arrest report obtained by WTVF, the chair crashed … Read more
In 2019, Ben Haggard surprised the world when he unexpectedly performed his new song “As Haggard as They Come” on the biggest country music stage, the Grand Ole Opry. Using his god-given talent, Ben Haggard proves to everyone that he is more than just Merle Haggard’s son. Ben is mostly known as the youngest son … Read more
In 2015, Garth Brooks’s daughter, Allie Colleen, proved that just like her father, she too has a talent and passion for singing after she released her melancholic version of Keith Whitley’s hit song “Don’t Close Your Eyes” on her Facebook page. Allie is known as the youngest daughter of the country legend Garth Brooks, who … Read more
American R&B and Pop artist Beyonce Knowles surely knows how to surprise fans as she showcased brilliance with her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, released on March 29. She infuses Black heritage into the country record with a powerful follow-up to her critically acclaimed album Renaissance. Does Willie Nelson sing with Beyonce? Shedding light on … Read more
Folk-country artist Zach Bryan’s mugshot, which was taken on September 7, 2023, at 6:42 p.m. following his arrest in Vinita, Oklahoma, due to an “incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,” immediately – and rather unexpectedly – became the Internet’s interest of the night. That is, his smug look caught the attention of some witty people … Read more
“Back to God” is the lead single of Reba McEntire’s hit album, “Sing it Now: Songs of Faith & Hope,” released in 2017. The song was written by Randy Houser and Dallas Davidson and performed by Reba McEntire as the second single of the said album, her first gospel album in her 40-year music career. … Read more
“Travelin’ Thru” is one of Dolly Parton’s original songs that she wrote and performed in 2005 for the film “Transamerica.” Appearing on the soundtrack of the film, the single is about a transgender woman who wanted to get to know her son. The song earned Parton a second Oscar nomination for Best Song and a … Read more
“Rocky Top” is a song written by famed husband and wife songwriting duo Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. It was made the state song of Tennessee in 1982. After fifteen years, Sonny and Booby Osborne, the founding members of the legendary bluegrass band Osborne Brothers, released the song as part of their album, “Yesterday, Today, and … Read more
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” is a song by American folk duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel released in January 1970. More specifically, the Simon & Garfunkel epic ballad was composed by Paul Simon in 1969 and sung by Art Garfunkel. It is also known as their swansong, being the final album they released as a … Read more
The single “You Had Me From Hello” from the 1999 album “Everywhere We Go” was written by Kenny Chesney and Skip Ewing. Chesney became a major country star with this platinum album, producing two No. 1 hits: “You Had Me From Hello” and “How Forever Feels.” “Everywhere We Go” is Kenny Chesney’s fourth album that … Read more
After decades of being a country music legend in the music scene, Dolly Parton’s great success is credited to Parton’s love for country and for God in her song “Jesus and Gravity.” Written by Betsy Ulmer and Craig Wiseman, the song blends contemporary country with a touch of gospel choir. It was first released by … Read more
“Oklahoma” was written by D. Vincent Williams and John Allen. It was recorded by Billy Gilman for the album “One Voice” when he was only 11 years old. The album was released in October 2000 with “Oklahoma” being the second single from the album. ‘ The Billy Gilman hit song reached number 33 on the … Read more
On March 29, Beyoncé dropped act ii: Cowboy Carter, her eighth studio album and the highly anticipated follow-up to Renaissance. And jumping on board her 27-track opus were living country legends and arguably the two most-loved in the genre, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, and the unsung Black icon of country music, Linda Martell. Their … Read more
In 2014, four-year-old Braydon proved that age doesn’t matter as he did one of the most adorable covers of Loretta Lynn’s greatest hit, “As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone.” With over 505,000 views on YouTube as of 2023, Braydon is a star in the making. At such a young age, he already showcased … Read more
On Loop: Beyoncé’s feisty reimagination of Dolly Parton’s 1973 classic hit “Jolene.” And whilst everyone was arguing whether it was a good remake or not, there was only one opinion that mattered. And the Queen of Country dropped her verdict: She loved it. Queen Bey Warns “Jolene” “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / I’m warnin’ you, … Read more
Buck Owens and the Buckaroos made the song “I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail” famous when it was released in December 1964. The song’s structure is the classic Western style with a memorable hook that sticks even after being heard. An idea sparked when Buck Owens saw the company slogan of the gas station … Read more
The song “How Can I Help You Say Goodbye” was first recorded by country singer Patty Loveless for her 1993 album “Only What I Feel.” It sold over 650,000 copies and was certified as an RIAA Gold Album. The label Sony/Epic received countless requests from radio stations to have the song released as a single. … Read more
“Southern man, better keep your head Don’t forget what your good book said…” – The first two lines of Neil Young’s “Southern Man” didn’t keep him from expressing his opinion about racism during the Civil Rights Movement in American South. With references to the Ku Klux Klan, the blues-rock song written by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Neil … Read more
“@taylorswift13 just a thought, U should go in & re-record all the songs that U don’t own the masters on exactly how U did them but put brand new art & some kind of incentive so fans will no longer buy the old versions. I’d buy all of the new versions just to prove a … Read more