In 1950, Patti Page made history when she recorded “Tennessee Waltz” to serve as B-side to the seasonal single “Boogie Woogie Santa Clause.” Originally released by Pee Wee King and His Golden West Cowboys in 1948, Page turned the song into a multimillion seller with her version by selling up to ten million copies, making … Read more
Pretty sure everyone is excited for the Country Thunder 2023! After all, it is the biggest country music festival in North America, with six festivals to be held across the United States and Canada – and of course, featuring some of the major country music stars today. RELATED: Kickin’ Up Dust: 2023 Country Concerts Country … Read more
When Alan Jackson first graced the country music scene in 1990, fame didn’t come easy. Despite his songs that mirror Clint Black’s honky-tonk affinity and Garth Brooks’ storytelling bent, his debut single failed to crack the Top 40. But things changed with the release of his follow-up single, “Here in the Real World.” The song … Read more
In 2010, Josh Turner released “All Over Me” as the second single off his album Haywire. The song was an instant hit, it reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. It also crossed over the all-genre singles chart, peaking at No. 59 on Billboard Hot 100. More importantly, it ended 2010 with a bang! … Read more
Just like any other genre, Country music also has many subgenres, one of which is Outlaw Country. The said subgenre all began in the 1970s and 1980s, during a period known as the outlaw movement. Many country music fans have always adored outlaw music. Legends such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams Sr. … Read more
The Dutton family considers John Dutton as their foundation. As an authentic and time-tested cowboy, he is the patriarch of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Of course, the cowboy way of life that John Dutton has shown in his personality, even in the outfit choices he makes. From the boots John wears up to his cowboy … Read more
The song was one of Randy Travis’s hit songs throughout his career. ‘I Told You So’ was able to hit the charts landing at no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard and Canadian RPM country singles charts in June 1988. Since the song was so iconic and was loved by many country listeners, another known country … Read more
When you are a fan of your favorite artist in any genre, you will either feel these three things whenever their lives are put into film: inspired, in awe, and just amazed. The Walk the Line movie, released on September 4, 2005, is the creation born from director and screenwriter James Mangold as he was inspired by … Read more
At one point in life, we all have wanted to become birds to soar free in the sky. Written by Albert E. Brumley in 1932, “I’ll Fly Away” is a hymn that focuses on heaven, acceptance, letting go, and eternal life. Brumley said that he came up with the thought of the song while picking … Read more
The hymn “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” has been so popular among many Christian denominations that it is often referred to as the National Anthem of Christendom. The popular song was written by Edward Perronet, who worked for many years in England’s eighteenth-century Christian revival. RELATED: Rejuvenate Your Spirits With These Uplifting Country Gospel … Read more
In 1990, Garth Brooks released “Unanswered Prayers” as the second single off his album No Fences. The song was an immediate hit – reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and helping No Fences become Brooks’ best-selling studio album to date. The song has since been one of Garth Brooks’ most popular recordings. It’s no surprise that … Read more
The song was released in 1992 as part of Alan Jackson’s album “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” and it reached no. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Canada Country charts. The song was so fantastic that many musicians, even in the twenty-first century, still enjoyed covering it. And one of those people is country … Read more
Kelly Clarkson became famous after winning the inaugural season of American Idol in 2002. As a result, she was able to garner a large number of listeners to kick-start her excellent music career. Perhaps this is why she decided to create a nightly segment called “A Minute and a Glass of Wine” as a present … Read more
Ronnie Milsap, often known as the “Legendary Blind Country Artist,” was unquestionably one of the country’s most well-known artists. He was so dedicated to his craft that he created a great piece of art for his generation and future generations to appreciate. Despite a dearth of radio broadcasts since the mid-1990s, Milsap has remained one … Read more
Alex Miller competed on American Idol Season 19. Alex went to San Diego for an audition. As it was reported, he performed “I’m Over You, So Get Over Me,” which he composed himself. Due to his undeniably outstanding talent both in singing and composing, he made everyone, including the judges, especially Luke Bryan, blown away … Read more
Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks recorded a major smash country song called “Damn Drunk” under his album Tattooed Heart in 2016. Liz Hengber, Alex Kline, and Ben Stennis wrote the song. The song is one of Brooks & Dunn’s Greatest Hits since it was able to peak at the charts. Since the song is a … Read more
On February 13, 2002, Waylon Jennings died after a long battle with diabetes-related health problems. The country legend was said to have died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Chandler, Arizona. He was 64. Unfortunately, Jennings’ unhealthy lifestyle – with decades of excessive smoking, drug use, and poor diet – led to diabetes, … Read more
In 1997, Alison Krauss, along with her band the Union Station, released the bluegrass album, So Long So Wrong, which signaled the country band’s shift from a bluegrass-centered appeal to the hallmark post-grass, more adult contemporary influences, a popular sound that further cemented their name in the music industry. In here, you will find the wonderful gospel … Read more
Country music fans had trouble containing the emotions and thrill they felt when Johnny Cash teamed up with fellow star Joni Mitchel for perhaps the most chilling performance of “Long Black Veil” that stunned every viewer. The country ballad was originally recorded by Lefty Frizzell in 1959. Since then, the song has been covered by … Read more
Given the success of Yellowstone, it’s no surprise that a few spin-offs and prequel shows will be in the works. So, we’ve come to give you the juicy info about the confirmed ones. Fans of the Yellowstone series are in luck because several spin-offs and prequel shows are in the works. Each of them will … Read more
Fans of the Yellowstone series are on the edge of their seats as they watch the Dutton family fight to defend their lands. The show has plenty of enigmatic characters, and one that has fans debating is Evelyn Dutton, John Dutton’s wife. There are a lot of speculations about her death and her relationship with … Read more
Ever since it aired, Yellowstone has turned into a sensational series. Not only is the show’s story great, but the entire cast of Yellowstone also did a fantastic job portraying their characters. The show has done well for itself, and there are already talks that a prequel series is coming. Today, we are here to … Read more
Yellowstone ranch hand Rip Wheeler is one of the most beloved characters in the series. Cole Hauser, the actor that portrays him, did an incredible job bringing the character to the TV screen. Of course, besides being a tested and proven cowboy, fans have also been captivated by Rip Wheeler’s iconic cowboy-style outfit. RELATED: Rip … Read more
Beth Dutton is a fan favorite in the Yellowstone series because of her strong will and loyalty to her family. Now, one of the questions that new fans have is where her kids are. So, does Beth Dutton have kids? The simple answer is no. If that’s the case, then why can’t Beth Dutton have … Read more
American actor and country music singer Tracy Darrell Adkins, famously known as Trace Adkins, has been a big name in the country music industry ever since his debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud in 1966 was released. He made more hit songs, released the best albums, and charted almost 20 singles on the US Billboard country music charts. … Read more
Who knew singing could be a perfect way of spending precious time with the family? In a video recorded by Emiline Payne, her parents can be seen and heard singing their hearts out in an attempt to recreate Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s “Islands in the Stream.” The Original Hit The gold and double platinum … Read more
Country music singer and songwriter, Eric Church, once again delivered an explosive, jaw-dropping, and touching performance of “Stick That in Your Country Song,” alongside another country music legend, Johnny Cash. In the 2020 55th ACM Awards, one of Eric Church’s songs, “Stick That in Your Country Song,” received praise from fans worldwide. The track talks … Read more
We all have to admit that at some point in our lives, we almost hurt our throats and breathe out nearly every ounce of air from our lungs when we hear our favorite song. We always ran out of air whenever we sang hard and went all out. Our childhoods will never be complete when … Read more
When you are a student and have to participate in a yearly talent show organized by the school, you know you have to prepare something big not only to impress everyone else but also to make your parents proud and have a huge achievement already while you are still young. An elementary student named Brayden … Read more
We’re hearing another hit song about sincerity, commitment, dedication, and true love from Tyler Childers in his track “All Your’n.” The three-minute piece was part of Childers’s Country Squire album, released in 2019. “All Your’n” sold over 21,000 copies in the US and was given a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The song was … Read more