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Here Are The Best T. Graham Brown Songs That Dominated the 1980s Country Radio

T Graham Brown Songs

In the mid-’80s, T. Graham Brown songs became a major presence on country radio. Country music fans could just not resist Brown’s exceptionally Southern trend of beach music, a party-ready mix of classic rock and roll, R&B, country, and blues. While personal problems kept him out of the spotlight at some point in his career, … Read more

In The Shelter of His Arms: A Classic Gospel Song of The Oak Ridge Boys

In The Shelter Of His Arms + The Oak Ridge Boys

Music is art, and In The Shelter of His Arms by the Oak Ridge Boys elicits praises to the Lord, just like many of their gospel songs. They did this even before they got the spotlight and received several awards, such as the Grammy awards, for their famous country songs.  There Are Peace in Times of Trouble … Read more

People Get Old: A Tribute to All Fathers in the World by Lori McKenna

People Get Old + Lori McKenna

The award-winning country music singer-songwriter Lori Mckenna releases “People Get Old” as a tribute to her dad and all the fathers in the world. Inspired by her diligent father, this song was dedicated to his dad, who raised her and her five other siblings alone after their mom passed away when she was only six … Read more

The Many Versions of “Where the Soul Never Dies” by Country Artists

Where the Soul Never Dies

A place where there are no sad farewells nor tear-stained eyes, only peace and joy and love – that is where the soul never dies. It’s such a comforting feeling to know that beyond the life that we are living, there is such a place where there are no sorrows or worries. There’s a place … Read more

Remembering Sir Douglas Quintet’s Greatest Hit, “She’s About a Mover”

She's About a Mover by Sir Douglas Quintet

Sir Douglas Quintet had several hit songs, but none of them can top the success that “She’s About a Mover” made. Released in 1965, “She’s About a Mover” was the group’s first single and, ultimately, their greatest hit. When the song was released, the iconic British Invasion was still a huge thing, and this influenced … Read more

Who is Mark Miller? – A Glimpse of the Man Behind One of Country Music’s Legendary Bands

Who is Mark Miller

Mark Miller is Sawyer Brown’s frontman and lead singer. Apart from being in one of country music’s most iconic acts, he is also the band’s head songwriter and one of its founding members.  Born on October 25, 1958, Mark Miller grew up in the household of a blue-collar family in Dayton, Ohio. He attended a … Read more

Remembering Hank Thompson’s Death: Honoring the King of Western Swing

Hank Thompson Death

Hank Thompson’s death was devastating news to his fans and anyone that loves country music. A native of Waco, Texas, his career spanned generations.  From his origins playing at local clubs all over San Diego, his induction in 1989 to the Country Music Hall of Fame, to his “Hank T & Friends” album in 1997, which … Read more

Remembering The Death Of Tennessee Ernie Ford, Whose Bass-Baritone And Friendly Twang Made Him A Country Star

Tennessee Ernie Ford Death

On October 17, 1991, country singer Tennessee Ernie Ford died of liver disease at Reston Hospital Center with his wife by his side. He was 72. Ford had visited Washington to attend a state dinner with President George W. Bush at the White House. He had been on his way to Dulles International to catch … Read more

For Whom Was Carrie Underwood’s Mama’s Song Truly Written? Her Mother or Husband?

Mama's Song - Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood’s “Mama’s Song” is the final single from her Play On Album and racked her a long list of achievements. For starters, it quickly climbed and took the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart’s number two spot. It also gave Carrie a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Solo Performance.  The hit song also let her … Read more

Remembering The Death of Roy Clark, One Of The Most Significant And Influential Figures In Country Music

Roy Clark Death

On November 15, 2018, Roy Clark died at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His publicists, Sandy Brokaw and Jeremy Westby, revealed in a statement that Clark’s death was due to complications of pneumonia. He was 85.  Dolly Parton was among the many country stars who paid tribute to Clark, saying he “was one of the … Read more

Here Are Some Facts About Miranda Lambert, One of Today’s Most Significant Country Artists

Miranda Lambert Facts

If you’re a country music fan, then there’s no way you haven’t fallen – or perhaps gotten obsessed – with Miranda Lambert’s charm, powerful performances, and relatable lyrics.  The country superstar has truly transformed from a simple country girl to the most highly awarded and best-selling act in country music ever since she joined the … Read more

30 Country Karaoke Duets Of All Time That You Can Sing With Anyone

30 Best country karaoke

Singing country karaoke duets is one of the best ways to have fun with literally everyone – from your partner to family and friends and even down to strangers. First, these songs are very popular and are household staples that everyone would know. If not, there’s a 90 percent chance they have already heard it somewhere! So, they’re … Read more

My Heart Abides at the Countryside: The Dottie West “Country Sunshine” Story

Country Sunshine - Dottie West

Home is where your heart is. This is how the singer Dottie West transpired through a song entitled “Country Sunshine” in 1973 after declining to live a rich life in the city with her boyfriend, choosing to stay comfortably in her farmhouse instead. American country music icon Dorothy Marsh aka Dottie West, was a singer-composer … Read more

Enjoy Ricky Skaggs’ 1985 Hit, “Country Boy,” Along Its Iconic Music Video

Country Boy - Ricky Skaggs

In 1985, country icon Ricky Skaggs released “Country Boy” as the second single and title track off his seventh studio album. The song became Skaggs’ another No. 1 hit single on the country chart, occupying the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for the entire week and spending a total of thirteen remarkable … Read more

The Best Bill Anderson Songs That Captured The Attention of Million Country Fans Around The World

Bill Anderson Songs

It was in 1960 when Bill Anderson moved to Nashville and became a significant player in the songwriting community. He had set up a tiny working space in his small apartment, in which he paid the rent with royalty checks. At this point, it was Anderson’s songwriting that was making his living. Bill Anderson songs … Read more

Rhonda Vincent’s “When The Angels Sing” Is a Perfect Reminder of How Blessed We Are

Rhonda Vincent’s song “When The Angels Sing,” tells us a story of how the angels above sing with every blessing that the Lord gives us. The award-winning bluegrass singer released the song in 2001 under the album The Storm Still Rages, and it has since reminded us of the wonderful glory of God. In a live … Read more

Find Your Way Towards The Lord in Jim Reeves’ Gospel Song, “Oh, Gentle Shepherd”

Country and Nashville sound singer, Jim Reeves, who was also known to have popularized many gospel songs, released “Oh, Gentle Shepherd” in 1962 under his album We Thank Thee. The beautiful song was written by Cindy Walker, and it’s a great song to listen to if you ever feel lost in life and you want to … Read more

Kelly Clarkson Gives An Emotional Performance of “Go Rest High On That Mountain”

Kelly Clarkson Gives An Emotional Performance of “Go Rest High On That Mountain”

Kelly Clarkson has performed several outstanding song covers, but her live performance of Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On That Mountain” in her show in Nashville is possibly one of her most emotional ones. Clarkson had the last show of her Stronger tour in Nashville, Tennessee last September 2012, which also happened to be her last show … Read more

Loretta Lynn Songs: The Greatest Hits Playlist

10 Best Loretta Lynn Songs

From “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl” to “The Pill” to Conway Twitty duets and even down to her early 2000s Jack White collaboration and up to her latest 2021 release, Still Woman Enough, Loretta Lynn songs have always been authentic, unapologetic, and revolutionary.  The unabashed country singer created a space for female country musicians in the conservative, … Read more

What’s Special About Don Williams’ Rendition of “Endless Sleep” by Jody Reynolds

Endless Sleep - Don Williams

“Endless Sleep” is a song originally written and recorded by rockabilly singer, Jody Reynolds in 1958, but Don Williams gave the song a country take in his 1973 album, Don Williams Volume One. The song was inspired by Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” and it tells a story of a boy whose girlfriend went missing after they … Read more

 A Glimpse of Women Empowerment in Barbara Mandrell’s “One of a Kind Pair of Fools”

One of a Kind Pair of Fools + Barbara Mandrell

Barbara Mandrell had an impressive career as a country music singer as she was considered one of the most successful country artists of her time, so it’s no surprise that she was able to release such good, catchy, and quite relatable songs such as “One of a Kind Pair of Fools.”  Released in 1983, “One … Read more

Grin Your Troubles Away Like the Shoeshine Boy From “Get Rhythm” by Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash - Get Rhythm

Country legend Johnny Cash sings about his interaction with a shoeshine boy in his song “Get Rhythm.” The song was released in 1956 as the B-side to his single “I Walk The Line,” but in 1969, it was re-released as an A-side single with dubbed sound effects so it would sound like it was performed … Read more

The Decades-Long Mystery of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”

Carly Simon + You’re So Vain

Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon wrote her hit song “You’re So Vain” in 1971, released it in 1972, and the rest was history. Since its release, people have been speculating on which among Simon’s ex-lovers the song was about: Mick Jagger, Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson, Jack Nicholson, or Cat Stevens? The answer was only confirmed in … Read more

Breaking the “Chains”: The Lesson We Learned From Patty Loveless’ Hit Song “Chains”

Chains + Patty Loveless

Patty Loveless had a number of chart-topping hit songs throughout her career – “Timber, I’m Falling in Love,” “Chains,” and “Nothin’ But the Wheel,” to name a few. She may not have written her own songs, but she sure knows how to pick good songs to suit her, and perform them well. She has been … Read more

“Oh, What a Savior”: An Anthem of Hope and Faith

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Oh, What a Savior

We probably all have listened to a certain song to cheer us up when we’re down; this is exactly what listening to “Oh, What a Savior” feels like. The song, originally written and performed by Marvin Dalton in 1948, relays a message of hope to its listeners – that we must not fret because He … Read more

Eddy Arnold’s Two Versions of “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You”

May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You + Eddy Arnold

Many known country musicians have sung their versions of “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You” by Meredith Willson, including Nashville sound innovator, Eddy Arnold. One of the many ethereal Eddy Arnold songs, the lyrics of the song is what you would want to say to your loved one as it perfectly encapsulates a … Read more

Arizona Bikers Honour WWII Veteran Jennings Shelton Jr. With Their Own Version of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA”

Bikers Go A Cappella With “God Bless The USA” Tribute To WWII Vet

It’s always a touching moment when people honor and respect the service of our war veterans, and that’s exactly what happened one day in Arizona when a group of bikers surrounded WWII veteran Jennings Shelton Jr. and did a simple yet heartwarming performance of Lee Greenwood’s patriotic song “God Bless the USA.” Captured by Denelle … Read more

Here Are Facts About Bill Anderson, One Of Country Music’s Most Successful Singer-Songwriters

Bill Anderson Facts

While he is known for his soft singing and conversational vocal style that earned him the nickname Whisperin’ Bill, his credentials are shouting his prominence. Bill Anderson is one of the most popular songwriters in the history of country music that only a few country artists could match.  He had countless songs he had written … Read more