“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
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
We – and we think we speak for everyone else – like Lainey Wilson’s butt, and we cannot lie. Country singer Lainey Wilson welcomed 2023 with new fans, all thanks to a viral video of her and her casually amazing ass in curve-accentuating leopard-print flare bottoms. It looked like she caught their attention with her … Read more
In 1983, country music band The Oak Ridge Boys released “American Made” as part of their album of the same title. The song was the band’s seventh number-one single in their career. It landed the No. 1 spot on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) Charts, no. 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and … Read more
In 1957, country legend Hank Locklin released “Send Me The Pillow You Dream On,” a song many could relate to. The single landed a spot on big music charts like the US Billboard – C&W Best Sellers in Stores charts, where it peaked at no. 7. It has also landed the no. 5 spot on … Read more
In 2005, country singer Kenny Chesney’s sexuality became the headline of many tabloids. The speculations surfaced after actress Renée Zellweger cited “fraud” as the reason behind the annulment of their rather short-lived marriage. People interpreted the term as a sort of betrayal, and they were convinced that it referred to Chesney’s sexuality. Decades later, despite … Read more
Back in April 2020, Bunnie XO gave her Instagram fans and followers a rare look at her highly-requested no-makeup face. Make-up has been an indispensable part of Bunnie’s identity. She even confessed that it got to the point that she didn’t let her now-husband, Jelly Roll, see her without it during their entire first year … Read more
Country singer Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie XO, caught wind of a now-deleted video about Kalista, a middle schooler from Christiana Middle School, who was sent home after she drew the couple for a project. Apparently, her teacher didn’t think they were appropriate examples as inspirations, especially because of the singer’s drug addiction past. … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley was an iconic artist born into the spotlight as the only daughter of legendary Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, and his wife, Priscilla. But in 1973, Elvis and Priscilla divorced, leaving Lisa Marie as the sole inheritor of her father’s estate when he died in 1977. Lisa Marie was … Read more
There’s no other season but summer in Bunnie XO’s pictures. Bunnie XO, popularly known as the host of the Dumb Blonde podcast and the wife of country singer Jelly Roll, has been receiving quite the attention. Not just because she’s the wife of one of the biggest stars in country music but also because of … Read more
In 1962, American country singer Johnny Tillotson released one of the most well-received covers of the 1949 country-pop hit “Send Me the Pillow You Dream On” as part of his album, It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin’. The song was originally sung by Hank Locklin in 1949. Over the course of his musical career, Hank has … Read more
In 1963, longtime Ole Opry star Ernest Ashworth released “Talk Back Trembling Lips” as part of his album “Hits of Today and Tomorrow.” It was written by American singer and songwriter John D. Loudermilk. Ashworth was not only a country singer, but he was also known for being a broadcaster and a member of the … Read more
Country singer Jelly Roll, who’s quickly becoming one of the biggest artists of the genre, has had a very busy start to his year. First, he made his commercial debut, where he expressed his regrets over his face tattoos. Then, he made an impassioned plea to Congress regarding his fentanyl advocacy. After that, he attended … Read more
The Outlaw Music Festival 2024 is hitting the road this summer from June 21 to September 17. This unique festival celebrates the greatest Americana acts of all time, along with diverse musical styles and genres – from country and folk down to rock and blues – that are outside mainstream music, uniting multiple generations across … Read more
In 2001, the southern gospel group The Primitive Quartet released their heavenly version of “Lord Lead Me On” by Bill and Gloria Gaither as part of their album “Still Singing the Old-Time Way.” The group, which consists of Reagan, Larry, Furman, and Norman, started their career in 1973, only carrying a guitar and mandolin as … Read more
In 1963, Johnny Tillotson released his rendition of country legend Ernest Ashworth’s number-one hit song “Talk Back Trembling Lips” as part of his album of the same title. Even though his cover did not enter the Country Chart, it still reached the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) charts, landing at the no. 6 spot, and in … Read more
2024 is shaping up to be an even bigger year for country music, with speculations of a music collaboration between two queens, Beyoncé and Dolly Parton. And we dare say that if this were to be true, it’d be the genre’s most iconic moment of the year – and it would be remembered for years … Read more
77-year-old Dolly Parton has had her share of storms, including her battle with endometriosis. From someone who used to sing on her front porch to becoming one of the most celebrated artists of all time in the country music establishment, Parton’s life took an unexpected turn due to her health. Dolly Parton falls to illness: … Read more
Contemporary country singer Phil Vassar arrived on the country music scene in the late ‘90s, and since then, he has collected hits. And with ten number-one hits and 27 Top 40 songs under his belt, it’s not a stretch to call him a certified hitmaker. Vassar started as a songwriter. As the story goes, he … Read more