Nickel Creek’s fifth studio album Celebrants tops the top bluegrass albums for July 2023. It is actually the California bluegrass trio’s first release since 2014, during which members Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins pursued solo careers and other projects. However, now they are back with an album they refer to as the most … Read more
This list of top 40 country songs for July 2023 is absolutely a breath of fresh air. It contains new entries from our old-time favorites, such as Parker McCollum, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Sam Hunt, and Kelsea Ballerini. A brand-new duet between country superstars Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton even made it to … Read more
Country music has a lengthy and not-so-proud reputation for being intensely homophobic. Gay country singers were, sadly, not warmly welcomed. Singing queer love songs was even enough to end careers. For instance, Patrick Haggerty, whose band called Lavender Country, released what is widely believed to be the first explicitly gay record in 1973, ultimately leading … Read more
Last October 2022, CBS dropped its new action- and drama-packed procedural series Fire Country and leading the fiery cast is Bode Donovan, played by SEAL Team actor Max Thieriot. He also co-created the show, inspired by his hometown in Sonoma County, California. “Fire Country is my baby and something I’ve poured my heart into. Frankly, I didn’t imagine that … Read more
Just two episodes into its freshman run, CBS’s new firefighter series Fire Country has already received a full order for season 2. Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, said, “Fire Country has so many appealing entry points for the audience. It combines high-stakes action with small-town charm, mystery, and romance, and a family franchise at its core.” Despite … Read more
The relationship between Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton has grown wonderfully over the years. They endlessly support and inspire each other in various ways – both in their personal lives and within their careers. What’s even more amazing is that they are not afraid to get passionate about their love, making their relationship one of … Read more
Are you a Coca-Cola fan, or do you relish a glass of Pepsi more? Does your heart often sink whenever you’re at a restaurant and the waiter tells you your preferred cola is unavailable? Whether you’re a casual soda drinker or a soft drink beast, chances are you have a solid opinion regarding the longstanding … Read more
Are you looking for country songs about redemption? Redemption is the magnificent act of saving or being saved from a blunder, sin, or evil. It’s a process wherein someone who has committed a mistake, transgression, or even a crime finds forgiveness and absolution. In Christian culture, redemption is being saved from a dire fate. It … Read more
More often than not, we neglect to be true to ourselves. Most of us find it a little scary to be different in our society. We conform to the norms that make us lose our own identity. If this is a struggle you’ve been dealing with for quite some time, fret not, as there are … Read more
Life will never always consist of rainbows and sunshine. Along with its beauty and bliss come struggles, setbacks, and challenges – no matter how much you want everything to be perfect. Luckily, there are many country songs about the struggles of life to remind you that you are not alone. While it’s quite hard to … Read more
They say no matter what you do; you have to take risks. You can’t get anywhere in life without taking a leap of faith and straying out of your comfort zone. You have to put yourself out there to get what you want. Well, don’t fret; there are many country songs about taking risks to … Read more
Zach Bryan’s American Heartbreak is still leading the top Americana/folk albums for June 2023. The critically acclaimed, chart-topping album has recently marked one year on the Billboard 200 chart as it has yet to leave the chart since its release. Even more impressive is that it is now quickly approaching Platinum status. In addition, his … Read more
Guess we can all agree that there’s nobody out there pushing the creativity of bluegrass music to the edges of human awareness quite like Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives as they led the top bluegrass albums for June 2023 with the album Altitude. It is Stuart’s first release in over six years, showcasing his … Read more
Country star Morgan Wallen is here, again, continuously making us drop our jaws as he claims twelve spots out of the top 40 country songs for June 2023. More Top 40 Country: May 2023 | April 2023 | March 2023 | February 2023 | January 2023 | December 2022 | November 2022 | October 2022 | September 2022 | August 2022 | The past few months have been exciting for the Tennessee native. … Read more
Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, have finally revealed how they came up with the adorable name for their second daughter, Kodi Jane. Audacy’s Katie Neal caught up with the country star on Superstar Power Hour, where he let the cat out of the bag. Of course, Kane and Katelyn were trying to think of … Read more
For those who’ve been binge-watching Season 5 of Yellowstone (the hit western drama we’ve all been loving lately), you’ve probably noticed one specific character that has been completely absent in most parts of the season. It’s none other than Jimmy Hurdstrom – played by American actor Jefferson White. Jimmy Hurdstrom had an emotional departure in Season 4 … Read more
For centuries, country songs about money have been around. Whether it’s a mournful lament for not having any or feeling dazed by having too much, it’s been a ripe topic for songwriters. Well, there’s nothing new there, as money makes the world go round – whether one likes it or not. While it can never … Read more
Life is a wonderful journey that is meant to be embraced to the fullest every day. However, this does not mean you must always wake up ready to seize the day. Now and then, you must remind yourself that life is a great gift you need to savor. Luckily, there are plenty of country songs … Read more
After over half a century of being an award-winning singer-songwriter, Dolly Parton achieved a new milestone when she landed on Billboard’s Rock Digital Song Sales chart. Her new single “World on Fire” debuted at No. 13 on the chart, which she had never entered before. During the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards last May 11, 2023 … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the magic of country songs about new beginnings and starting over. They provide hope, determination, and confidence, which can ultimately help guide you down your chosen path. Time and time again, we find ourselves coming to a point where there is one direction we must take – whether we are kicking … Read more
We all have those days when the trials and challenges we face seem impossible to conquer. Even worse, we are often unsure how to move forward or find motivation. Whatever the case, there are country songs about overcoming obstacles to give us that extra push we need to keep going. RELATED: 22 Country Songs About … Read more
In 1988, Tracy Chapman released “Fast Car” as the lead single off her self-titled debut album. At the time, Chapman was still a little-known singer-songwriter playing at the bars and cafes around Tufts University. However, things changed when she appeared at Nelson Mandela’s 70th Birthday Tribute at Wembley Stadium. After Stevie Wonder could not perform at the … Read more
It’s amazing how listening to country songs about missing someone helps you understand and express your feelings. There are even heartfelt tunes to remind you that you are not alone in this experience and are lucky enough to have someone special that you miss in your life. Maybe it’s a close friend who has moved … Read more
Luke Combs released his highly anticipated fourth studio album Gettin’ Old on March 24, 2023. The 18-track collection comes with a cover song we never knew we needed – this is none other than his rendition of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” Chapman released the song in 1988, becoming her most popular and biggest hit worldwide. It even … Read more
Several things in life can easily cause resentment to take root in our hearts – like when you are wronged by someone or betrayed in any way. Sometimes, choosing to let go of the past and start to heal again becomes an unimaginable, challenging task to do. If you ever find yourself faced with such … Read more
Zach Bryan’s major label debut album American Heartbreak continues to push up the goosebumps that trail under music listeners’ skin as it leads the top Americana/Folk albums for May 2023. The massive album comes with thirty-four exceptional songs, each entailing different feelings of loss, heartbreak, and forgiveness – and fans revel in it. Top Folk … Read more
The top bluegrass albums for May 2023 are headed by Tommy Emmanuel’s Accomplice Two. Just like the first album, the long-awaited sequel comes with the same excitement, variety, and sense of adventure. It also has an impressive roster of artists, such as bluegrass superstars Billy Strings, Sam Bush, and Jerry Douglas. The two-time Grammy-nominated acoustic … Read more
Are you feeling a little sluggish? A simple walk outside and a breath of fresh air are more than enough to do wonders for your mood and viewpoint. After all, Mother Nature is the ultimate inspiration. And in these moments of awe, nothing accompanies you quite perfectly than a playlist of country songs about the … Read more
The top 40 country songs for May 2023 are composed of fan-favorite artists – headed by Morgan Wallen. If you’ve been tuning to the country radio for the past few weeks, pretty sure you’ve been hearing Wallen’s songs playing on rotation. The Tennessee native is definitely conquering the music charts at the moment. In fact, … Read more
There are so many country songs about life that deliver nuggets of wisdom and speak through our hearts. Whether these are emotional country songs about life’s hardships or country songs about finding meaning and purpose in life, the genre offers something that helps you unravel the meaning of life. After all, life’s journey cannot be … Read more