The final track of Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album Reputation, “New Year’s Day,” was starkly different from the rest. Unlike the synth-heavy electronic production concept of the whole album, this was a stripped-down piano ballad with raw piano riffs and occasional guitar and synth notes. But it was a fitting ending to the high-octane melodrama … Read more
Irish pop group Westlife takes on one of Garth Brooks’ number-one hits, “The Dance,” off his 1990 self-titled debut album. And this track, back-to-back with “Friends in Low Places,” gave him a leg up and earned him phenomenal success. And to some fans, this track wasn’t just a chart-topper but also the country singer’s signature … Read more
As they say, there’s always a great story behind an enthralling love song like “Whenever You Come Around” by Vince Gill from his 1994 album When Love Finds You. He co-wrote the track with Pete Wasner, which Tony Brown produced under MCA. According to the credits, Trisha Yearwood also lent her voice for backing vocals. … Read more
“A masterpiece” – that was what fans called “September When It Comes,” Rosanne Cash’s final duet with her father, Johnny Cash. It was one of those few songs that completely stopped people in their tracks the moment they first listened to it. Rosanne Cash said in her interview with the American Songwriter that she had … Read more
The Oak Ridge Boys have delivered dynamic energy and distinctive sound in their songs for five decades. Despite navigating shifts in genres – from gospel to country and even venturing into pop they’ve consistently released songs that, as Duane Allen described, have “lasting value and are uplifting.” So, here are ten must-listen songs from this … Read more
Paige, Aimee, Ethan, and Daisy of Anderson Family Bluegrass astonished everyone in the little community of Grass Valley, California, when they sang “Get Down On Your Knees and Pray,” a classic by the legendary country singer Bill Monroe. Released in 1951, “Get Down On Your Knees and Pray” is composed and sung by Bill Monroe, … Read more
In 1974, Grammy-winning country singer Donna Fargo grabbed everyone’s heart again when she released the gospel song “You Can’t Be a Beacon (If Your Light Don’t Shine).” The song debuted at number one on several musical charts, including “US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)” and “Canadian RPM Country Tracks,” as part of her album “Miss Donna Fargo,” … Read more
Noah Kahan overtakes Zach Bryan on the top Americana/Folk Albums for January 2024 with his breakthrough album Stick Season. It’s amazing how the indie-folk artist was able to build a connection between the listeners and his experiences growing up in a small town in Vermont through the album’s fourteen remarkable tracks that also express Kahan’s … Read more
Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ aching, simmering ballad, “I Remember Everything,” has once again sat atop the top 40 country songs for January 2024. Truly, Bryan’s signature painstakingly simple yet poetic lyricism blended well with Musgraves’ unique approach to country music. Well, just like our top song, several standout collaborations are on the list! There’s … Read more
There are many reasons why Elvis Presley is called a legend; one of them is his rendition of Jerry Reed’s “Guitar Man.” Despite being known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis showcased he was capable of any genre and covered new versions of the song. Jerry Reed’s “Guitar Man” resembles Elvis Presley‘s cover. … Read more
For nearly sixty years, the GRAMMY Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has delighted crowds with their brilliant musical talent and enduring hits such as “Fire in the Sky,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” “Battle of New Orleans,” and “Fishin’ in the Dark.” Now, the time has come for this band to say goodbye to their … Read more
If you feel the same loneliness Elvis Presley had during the holiday season, then “Blue Christmas” is the perfect song for you. Initially sung by Doye O’Dell, the King of Rock and Roll made a heartfelt rendition of the classic hit. Meaning Behind The Song Before Elvis Presley popularized “Blue Christmas,” it was actually written … Read more
Have you ever been through a rough patch where you thought you couldn’t make it? How about being in a hopeless situation, but then a brilliant idea lit up in your mind that helped you turn things around? “Cadillac Ranch” by Chris LeDoux describes that situation perfectly. The up-tempo country song was released in October … Read more
Having a new little family member comes with immense joy, pride, and relief. With all the daunting tasks and responsibilities aside, the joy that a newborn brings to a family, especially to parents such as Cody Comer, is unexplainable. Parents give all the tender love and care for their newborn up to the best of … Read more
In 2019, the rising country singer Jeremey Parks released his debut album “Roots” with the help of Lee Oskar harmonicas. Jeremy Parks‘ journey to making his dream come true was not easy. Parks had been performing in various small gigs before he was even regarded as a rising artist. He had even worked as a … Read more
The country music vocal group from Alabama called Little Big Town has been making amazing songs in the industry since 1998. Their songs, delivered by the four-part harmonies and intertwined lead vocals of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook, have repeatedly made waves and achieved success. With that said, here are our … Read more
One of the longest-running groups in country music, The Oak Ridge Boys, celebrated their golden anniversary in 2023. So, in honor of their decades-long career and contributions to the genre and the entire music industry, here’s a short list of facts about them you probably haven’t heard of. 1. They’ve had 30 Members Come and … Read more
Some songs pave the way to an artist’s success; for Buck Owens’ it’s his 1989 single, “Act Naturally.” The song, which Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison wrote, was first recorded by Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, whose version became their first chart-topper in 1963 when it peaked at number one on the Billboard Country Singles … Read more
The song “A Better Place” by Glen Campbell became the number 1 track on his 61st album, Ghost on the Canvas. The album, released in 2011, was intended to be the singer’s farewell album after his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease. With a total of 64 albums recorded, hits after hits that placed on the charts, … Read more
Released on March 1989 as his debut song, Garth Brooks stole the spotlight with “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old).” It peaked at the 8th spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs and the 9th spot on the Canada RPM Country Tracks chart. Brooks himself wrote the track along with Randy Taylor, … Read more
Written by Archie Jordan, the song “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life” has been popularized by two artists, Amy Grant and Ronnie Milsap. However, the latter has made the song more famous as it peaked at the top spot of the charts. Amy Grant first released the song on her debut album and … Read more
As a part of his album “Hook, Line & Sinker,” American country music performer Tommy Brandt released a song titled “I Believe in Angels” in 2006. Growing up hearing the hymns of country music, it was not long until Brandt decided to write his own gospel songs when he started his career in 1998. Some of his … Read more
The well-known country singer Cam and American Producer Diplo agreed to work together on a new studio hit in 2019 called “So Long.” The song’s infectious groove helped it to appear on two music charts, peaking at number 26 on the “US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)” and number 34 on the “New Zealand Hot Singles … Read more
In 2016, the country singer Ronnie Dunn released another chart-topping song titled “I Worship the Woman You Walked on” as part of his album “Tattooed Heart.” Before breaking records as a solo artist, Ronnie Dunn was first widely known as part of the iconic country duo Brooks & Dunn, formed in 1990. However, in 2011, … Read more
In 2021, as part of their album “Inhale (Exhale),” MercyMe released yet another chart-topping gospel song titled “Almost Home.” The group has released innumerable hit songs since the beginning of their career, including “I Can Only Imagine,” which won them a Dove Award in 2002, and “Here with Me,” which peaked at number one on … Read more
In 1999, as part of his album “A Place in the Sun,” the melodic country singer Tim McGraw released his song titled “My Best Friend,” which peaked at no. 1 on “Billboard’s Hot Country Songs” chart. It is considered one of Tim McGraw’s greatest hits, as it even landed a spot on the cross-over pop … Read more
In 1959, The Browns released one of their iconic holiday songs, “The Three Bells,” as part of their album Sweet Sounds by the Browns. According to some reports, upon its release, the song immediately topped the country charts, landing at no. 1 on both “US Billboard Hot 100” and “Canada (CHUM Hit Parade)”. Although the … Read more
In 1969, the known “Father of Bluegrass,” Bill Monroe, went on to release his hit gospel song “A Voice from On High” under his album titled “Gospel Spirit” together with his music band, The Bluegrass Boys. Among the 16 tracks in the album, the song “A Voice from On High” has undeniably become one of … Read more
In 1994, Reba McEntire released “Why Haven’t I Heard from You” as the lead single off her album Read My Mind. This song stands out as one of the most successful songs by Reba McEntire as it ranked No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Since then, this bluesy yet feisty track hasn’t … Read more
In 2017, as part of her album, “Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope,” Reba McEntire released her own version of the hit gospel song “Oh Happy Day”. “Oh My Day” was written by Philip Doddridge during the 18th century. Upon its release, the 1755 gospel hymn has continued to soar up to the … Read more