In 2017, the known gospel country band Brian Free & Assurance released their “Miscellaneous” album containing twenty-five worship songs, including the hit gospel song “Somebody’s Miracle.” The soulful tone of the song did indeed catch everyone’s attention. Even though the song didn’t land on any official music charts, “Somebody’s Miracle” is still one of the … Read more
In 2002, Travis Tritt released yet another chart-topping masterpiece, a song titled “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde.” The song has an upbeat take on country music, making listeners feel cheery whenever they play it. As part of Tritt’s album “Down the Road I Go,” “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” immediately climbed the charts, landing at … Read more
TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year, Taylor Swift, shared a special anecdote with Sam Lansky for her cover story in the magazine featuring Kenny Chesney. She was 17, freshly starting her music career, when she booked a career-changing slot opening for country superstar Kenny Chesney. That kind of big opportunity – arguably the biggest at … Read more
Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ “I Remember Everything” is the number one song on the list of top 40 country songs for December 2023. It’s a very special track for the two musicians as the song launched at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, marking both artists’ first trip to the summit of the chart. … Read more
Willie Nelson’s Bluegrass is leading the top Bluegrass albums for December 2023. Many fans are really enjoying his first full album of bluegrass music featuring a band of talented musicians and twelve songs from his immense catalog refashioned to sound more like resonant Appalachian music. The album is actually a nominee for the Best Bluegrass … Read more
Zach Bryan’s self-titled album is still on top of its game, leading the top Americana/Folk Albums for December 2023. The 16-track country-rock album continues to see a mixture of emotions from his fanbase. Five more albums by the Oklahoma-raised singer-songwriter are also on this list. Meanwhile, Noah Kahan’s Stick Season sits in the second spot. … Read more
In September 2008, Faith Hill released “A Baby Changes Everything” from her album Joy to the World. While the Christmas-themed country song only charted at No. 36 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, it ranked No. 5 on Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 while reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, remaining at the … Read more
There is no stopping Amy Grant now! After a bicycling accident that left her hospitalized a year and a half ago, the “Better than a Hallelujah” singer is getting ready to make a big comeback in none other than the Ryman Auditorium. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Grant (@amygrantofficial) RELATED: … Read more
Music legend Brenda Lee has plenty to celebrate before 2023 ends. Amazingly, Lee’s holiday classic, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” finally hit the top spot of Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated December 9 – sixty-five years after it was released. It marks Lee’s third career No. 1 hit with her two other songs, … Read more
On Sunday evening (December 3), Scotty McCreery got the ultimate surprise of his career when country star Garth Brooks invited him to become the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry following his performance at the iconic Nashville venue. The event was not your ordinary Grand Ole Opry but was a part of the Opry … Read more
The 1950s marked a pivotal era for country music, giving birth to timeless classics that define the genre. Country legends such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash crafted emotive ballads and spirited tunes that echoed the heart of American life. This decade also saw a fusion of traditional country with elements of rockabilly, … Read more
The 1960s were a golden era for country music, with the traditional sounds evolving into much more diverse styles. There were honky-tonk tunes and Nashville’s countrypolitan sound that blended country with pop elements. Iconic artists like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Merle Haggard were leading the change and dominated the scene, bringing raw emotion and … Read more
The 1970s stood out as a fantastic era for country music. During this time, icons like Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Glen Campbell reached the peaks of their careers. As a result, many songs from that decade have stood strong over time and continue to be among the most frequently played in the country genre. … Read more
At a remarkably young age, LeAnn Rimes gained widespread fame for her incredible vocal talent in country and pop music. In fact, she had already begun performing in numerous singing competitions at the age of five. Her debut single, “Blue,” catapulted her to fame in the 1990s and instantly made her a household name. Her … Read more
Tim McGraw is definitely enjoying a thriving career! The country singer actually just brought his recent single, “Standing Room Only,” to No. 1. The song was released on March 10, 2023, as the first single out of the album of the same name. It finally reached the top spot of country radio charts during the … Read more
On December 9, 2022, Jelly Roll released “Need A Favor” as the lead single from his album Whitsitt Chapel. The renowned rapper and songwriter (whose real name is Jason DeFord) immediately captivated many listeners with his heartfelt ballad the moment it went on country radio. “Need A Favor” peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot … Read more
You will find many country stars who ruled the 2023 CMA Awards winners and nominees here, such as Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, and Chris Stapleton, who are still leading the top 40 country songs for November 2023. Bryan, who earns New Artist of the Year, leads the pack with his collaboration … Read more
Willie Nelson again heads the top Bluegrass Albums for November 2023 with his album Bluegrass, released on September 15, 2023. It is Nelson’s first full album of bluegrass music, and it pulled twelve tracks from his massive catalog – at the same time, he handpicked a group of crack musicians. He enlisted his long-time producer … Read more
Zach Bryan still leads the top Americana/Folk Albums for October 2023 with his very ambitious, self-titled album that features a sixteen-song tracklist, which the entirety of he wrote and produced himself. What’s even more amazing is that the album has four collaborations featuring Kacey Musgraves and the Lumineers. In addition to that, there are also … Read more
Lainey Wilson won big during the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday (November 8). The “Things A Man Oughta Know” singer won the grand prize and was crowned the 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year – triumphing over formidable competitors including Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Chris Stapleton. View … Read more
On September 22, 2023, country star Zach Bryan did what he does best. The Oklahoma-raised singer-songwriter surprised fans with a brand-new five-song EP titled Boys of Faith just weeks after releasing his highly-anticipated self-titled album. On the title track, Bryan collaborated with another indie folk artist, Bon Iver (whose real name is Justin Vernon), marking their first-ever … Read more
After a series of teasers, Zach Bryan promised his fans that if the Philadelphia Eagles (his favorite NFL team) would defeat the New York Giants during the playoffs, he would give “Dawns” an official release. Well, that did happen, and the massive Eagles fan stayed true to his words. On January 27, 2023, Bryan finally … Read more
On March 31, 2023, Kane Brown released “Bury Me in Georgia” as the opening track and fifth single off his studio album, Different Man. The ode to his home state climbed the country charts fast. It reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart while also peaking at No. 8 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. … Read more
Jelly Roll kicked off the 2023 CMA Awards ceremony on Wednesday (November 8) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and was joined by a very special guest! The breakout country star from Antioch, Tennessee, opened the show with a rousing performance of his hit song, “Need a Favor.” The stage behind him is decorated like a church, … Read more
When it comes to Christmas duets, country music has amazingly many well-loved duos – such as the well-known tandem of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. There are also collaborations that surprised us, like Martina McBride and Elvis Presley. Nevertheless, they leave us breathless, providing a comforting and reassuring feeling that fills us with happiness and … Read more
Country hitmaker Mark Chesnutt has had to move his show at the Williams Auditorium in Henderson, Tennessee – which was supposed to happen on Friday (November 3) – to a later date. The official website of the venue says they will let fans and attendees know the new date for the concert “very soon.” View … Read more
Lainey Wilson has teamed up with her country music hero, living legend Dolly Parton, to pay tribute to country music duo The Judds. Parton and Wilson joined their powerful vocals for their version of “Mama He’s Crazy” for the album A Tribute To The Judds, released on October 27, 2023. The Judds released the song … Read more
Isn’t it amazing how Riley Green songs are made to get bar crowds singing along whenever it is being played in shows? The Alabama native received his first big break in 2018 after joining the fourth season of CMT’s reality series Redneck Island. The show raised Green’s profile and brought him to a much bigger … Read more
Kelly Clarkson and Darius Rucker had a special moment at The Kelly Clarkson Show. On Monday (October 23), Rucker dropped by the talk show to discuss his new album, Carolyn’s Boy, and his charity work. And in the middle of their conversation, Clarkson revealed that Rucker was chosen to receive the 2023 CMA Humanitarian of … Read more
Many country singers like to share their musical influences with interested fans in various ways, such as talking about them in interviews, slipping their names into album liner notes, and so much more. However, some country artists believe they owe their musical heroes an even greater tip of the hat, devoting an entire song to … Read more