In 1980, the world of country music was introduced to Naomi Judd when she became one-half of the duo The Judds, which became a very successful country music act providing the genre with a crucial counterpoint to their male peers and effortlessly balancing toughness and vulnerability. The Judds’ songs, such as “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout … Read more
Initially intended for Blake Shelton, “The House That Built Me” instantly resonated with Miranda Lambert, and she immediately asked to record the song herself. The single was released in March 2010 as a part of her Revolution album. The track rose to fame and eventually topped the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for four weeks. It … Read more
With the soft strumming of the guitar, Tyler Childers sends everyone a love song they’d never forget. “Lady May” is an RIAA platinum-certified track recorded and sung by Tyler Childers as part of his platinum album, Purgatory. The song was released in 2017. In honor of his wife, Senora May, Tyler Childers wrote “Lady May,” which … Read more
Buck Owens and his Buckaroos released the “I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail” album in 1965. The album has 14 tracks, including two bonus live performances in the Civic Auditorium in October 1963. It took the #1 spot on the US Billboard Country Album charts and #43 on the Pop Album chart. It was … Read more
Conway Twitty’s grandson, Tre Twitty, singing “Hello Darlin’” might bring many good memories of Conway and his warming vocals. “Hello Darlin’” is Conway’s #1 song for the fourth time around that was released in March 1970. The track became the #1 hit in the country during that time. Conway used the song as an opener … Read more
Legends come in two things: standing in front of thousands of people while performing their favorite songs, serving the country, and keeping everyone safe. These 13 country singers that were in the military showed how patriotic they were by serving the country, some even just for short periods. It’s a different thing to serve the … Read more
Roger Miller is one of the most well-known country music performers of all time. There is no doubt about that since there are many chart-hitting Roger Miller Songs out there for people to enjoy. Miller started his musical career as a songwriter in the late 1950s after growing up in Oklahoma and serving in the … Read more
Ray Price, sometimes referred to as the “Cherokee Cowboy,” was undoubtedly one of the nation’s most-known performers. He was so committed to his craft that he was able to create a magnificent work of art that his generation and future generations may enjoy. His ability to choose content and enhance his delivery to the audience … Read more
There are many Gospel songs available that were created by many artistic musicians throughout history. But what makes Gaither Vocal Band’s song “Sinner Saved by Grace” more captivating and exciting to listen to? The song is about receiving forgiveness for previous sins that one has been held accountable for. Everyone can connect to the narrative … Read more
In 2019, George Strait released his thirtieth studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine – which features thirteen songs, including twelve originals written by Strait himself along with legendary songwriter Dean Dillon, Lori McKenna, and none other than his son, Bubba Strait. Lastly, there’s also Strait’s rendition of Johnny Paycheck’s “Old Violin.” To celebrate the album’s … Read more
Just before sunrise on January 1, 1953, a sleek baby-blue Cadillac pulled into a gas station in Oak Hill, West Virginia. In the backseat, Hank Williams was found lying unresponsively and apparently dead for several hours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hank Williams Museum (@hankwilliamsmuse) The country music superstar was slated … Read more
The top folk albums 2022 for this Holiday season seemed to be interesting ones for the music community due to divergent styles, such as albums by artists like Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Hozier, Neil Young, and Brandi Carlile. RELATED: The Best 100 Country Music Songs for 2022 Of course, there’s Zach Bryan, whose five albums … Read more
The top bluegrass albums for December 2022 are dominated by friendship. There is, for instance, Sam Bush paying tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator John Hartford. Of course, there’s the collaboration of Robert Plant and Alison Kraus, who became fast friends over their shared interest in classic bluegrass star Ralph Stanley. RELATED: The Top … Read more
Leonard Cohen is a Canadian musician and the composer of the song “Hallelujah.” The song was first made available in 1984 on his album Various Positions. Following Cohen’s passing in November 2016, “Hallelujah” gained new attention and resurfaced on foreign singles charts, making its debut on the American Billboard Hot 100. It became the anthem … Read more
Blanco Brown’s debut single, “The Git Up,” was released in May 2019. The song was thought to be a sequel to Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” one of the most viewed and popular music releases of all time. Blanco released the official music video in September 2019. The song hit number one on the … Read more
In 1955, Alison Krauss and The Cox Family recorded and released a cover of “Where No One Stands Alone,” a song written by Mosie Lister. There are some, in fact, many of us forget at times that we have someone we can rely on and depend on in times of need, and it’s none other … Read more
The song “Believe in Me” by Dan Fogelberg, frequently referred to as the “James Taylor” of the late 1970s, was a top 10 smash in 1984. Because Dan wrote the song himself, it has a stronger sense of identity. The track was made available as the follow-up single to his album Windows and Walls. Although … Read more
Ricky Skaggs and Ralph Stanley delivered yet another heartfelt gospel country tune in 1998. It’s a song that has opened many people’s eyes, especially in terms of remembering God’s presence. The song is about our future reunion with the almighty God. It serves as a reminder that death is a part of all of our … Read more
Eric Church, one of the most recognizable country performers in the world today, released his first album, “Sinner Like Me,” in 2006. It contains several chart-topping Eric Church Songs, which made his early career really notable. Eric Church, like many other known country superstars, began singing when he was young. He began songwriting at the … Read more
In 1974, Merle Haggard and his backup band, The Strangers, released Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present, which was a collection of original and more traditional fare. But it wasn’t his renditions of “Silver Bells,” “Silent Night,” or “White Christmas” that dominated the charts – it was his original single of “If We Make It Through December.” The … Read more
Since its release in 2018, Yellowstone has grown in popularity as a series. Fans can’t get enough of the Dutton family and their struggle to keep their beloved Yellowstone Ranch. Given the bloody path the Duttons walk and the show’s tendency not to hesitate to kill off characters, many fans are concerned if John Dutton … Read more
Jennifer Landon is the actress that plays Teeter, the tough-talking cowgirl on Yellowstone. She first appeared on the show on Season 3 when she got hired to work on the Yellowstone Ranch. During that season, John Dutton asked Rip to look for a cowgirl who is “mean or ugly” to avoid further issues in the … Read more
Fans of the Yellowstone series know there aren’t any dull moments in the show. For one, it’s a show that doesn’t hesitate to kill off characters. Yes, that’s right, even the main ones. So, after Tate Dutton got kidnapped by the end of Yellowstone season two, many fans started speculating about his death. Does Tate … Read more
During season four of the Yellowstone series, the show paid tribute to a man named John Prine. It left many of the show’s fans wondering who the man was. So, we’ve compiled some information about John Prine and why the popular show honored him during one of its episodes. Who is John Prine? View this … Read more
For a very long time, many music fans have enjoyed country music. And numerous country music performers are sprouting out here and there. However, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and talk about Crystal Gayle, one of the most influential country musicians of the 1900s. She is such a talented musician that she was … Read more
American pop-country music singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen stood strong despite the controversies and allegations. Wallen was a competitor in the sixth season of The Voice. He was initially part of Usher’s team but later became a member of Adam Levine’s team. Unfortunately, he was eliminated early in the playoffs. Most Morgan Wallen songs were certified gold … Read more
A flawless family doesn’t exist, but you always have people who got your back whenever you feel down. The best thing about having a family is having a team willing to be with you no matter what. You have a set of people you can trust with your problems and rants about life. You have … Read more
In 1959, Jim Reeves recorded his first collection of sacred songs called God Be With You, where he covered gospel standards such as “Beautiful Life,” “The Flowers, the Sunset, the Trees,” “In the Garden,” “Whispering Hope,” and of course, the gospel favorite “Precious Memories.” Breathing New Life To A Traditional Gospel Song “Precious Memories” is a … Read more
Since his debut, we have seen Luke Combs songs skyrocket at an almost unprecedented rate. In just a few short years, he managed to release three studio albums and fourteen No. 1 singles – in which thirteen of them ranked atop consecutively. Of course, Combs also has some of the most prestigious awards under his … Read more
With so many country rap artists putting out dozens of country rap songs every year, it can be overwhelming for newcomers to find artists they might love listening to as a start. So, we’ve compiled a list of 30 country rap artists worth listening to, even if you are new to the genre. Take note … Read more