Hank Williams allegedly wrote “I Saw the Light” while driving home from a dance in Fort Deposit, Alabama. The initial version was created on January 26, 1947. The release of “I Saw the Light” wasn’t until September 1948. For RCA Records, Clyde Grubbs recorded his own rendition, which was made public in August 1947. But … Read more
After the album’s lead single “I’ll Name the Dogs,” and the song “At the House,” “I Lived It” was the third Texoma Shore song to be published. It was made available digitally three days before the album’s official release date on October 31, 2017. On NBC’s TODAY Show that day, Blake Shelton gave the song … Read more
Country music fans got torn between two acts when this year’s America’s Got Talent went down on its finale. There was Nashville’s new heartthrob Drake Milligan, who’s been branded as the New Elvis of Country – along with country trio Chapel Hart, who was such a hit in their audition that the judges gave them the coveted … Read more
Since The Chicks – consisting of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer – graced country music in 1997, they quickly became the leading country group of their generation. The Chicks songs that blended Texas swing, upbeat bluegrass, and pop harmonies became fan favorites and even transformed the sound and sensibility of the genre. With … Read more
Dallas Frazier’s first song in Nashville, “There Goes My Everything,” which was first a hit for Jack Greene in 1966 and was subsequently covered by Elvis Presley and Engelbert Humperdinck, turned out to be one of the biggest songs of his career. To Bart Herbison of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, Frazier related the tale … Read more
Last August, country music’s biggest stars gathered at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate the genre’s heart and soul. And fans everywhere were lucky enough to witness it as the 15th ACM Honors was broadcasted across the country last Tuesday (September 13). There were absolutely plenty of memorable performances throughout the night – … Read more
The track was Webb Pierce’s most commercially successful pop single, crossing over to the adult contemporary genre and reaching a peak of number 22. The C&W Best Seller rankings’ eighth-highest position was reached by the B-side of “More and More,” “You’re Not Mine Anymore.” The 2006 movie The Hills Have Eyes played the song during … Read more
Martie Maguire is one of the founding members of the ‘alternative country’ band The Chicks (formerly called The Dixie Chicks). She is also acclaimed for setting up a Bluegrass band with her younger sister, Emily Robison Strayer. Martie started taking violin lessons as early as just five years old. Continue reading and you’ll be astonished … Read more
Chris LeDoux was a former champion bareback rider. Pioneered what he calls ‘rodeo rock’n’roll,’ an exuberant, foot-stomping brand of country music. Born on October 2, 1948, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Studied rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and won a national title after high school. Chris LeDoux was one of the most influential artists of country music. He … Read more
From what we can tell, David Morris is predominantly a country musician. But this specific song is a rap, to put it simply. The song does, however, have a country feel to it. For example, the song Dutton Ranch Freestyle is a reference to a location in Montana’s wilderness that gained fame as the backdrop … Read more
Natalie Maines is best known for being the lead vocalist of The Chicks (previously known as Dixie Chicks), who brought a strong essence and unique sound to the band. But Maines is more than just a member of a country trio. She has since established herself as a solo performer and an accomplished songwriter. Get … Read more
It’s quite hard to imagine the world of country music without the enormous impact and influence Gene Watson has made on it. His skill of delivering powerful vocal performances and effortlessly drawing all the emotion from his selected material made him one of the most revered country artists throughout the decades. While Watson’s star started … Read more
Kentucky natives Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam, and Tyler Childers are teaming up to come to the aid of Eastern Kentucky communities affected by the deadly flooding that happened in July. Dubbed as Kentucky Rising, the benefit concert will be held at Rupp Arena in Lexington on Tuesday, October 11. All of the concert’s earnings will go to … Read more
At the early age of 13, Tanya Tucker managed to carve her name in country music history with her first notable recording of “Delta Dawn.” In the succeeding decade, Tucker proved that she was in no way a short-lived child star as she transitioned into adulthood without losing her fan base. She has notched a … Read more
Uncle Si of Duck Dynasty took to social media on Thursday (September 8) to let fans know that his lung surgery has been completed, and everything went according to plan. He even posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed and wrote in the caption that he’s “ready to get back at it.” He … Read more
Country music star John Michael Montgomery took to social media to let his fans know that he “had a serious accident on the way to a concert in North Carolina” that broke his ribs and caused him some cuts. On Friday (September 10), the “I Love the Way You Love Me” singer was traveling south … Read more
Originally recorded by the country star C.W. McCall, the song “Roses for Mama” also has a rendition by Red Sovine. The song centers on a traveler’s thoughtful actions towards a motherless boy. The song begins when the narrator stops in a little Georgian village while en route to Florida to spend time with an old … Read more
Start the countdown as Tyler Childers is about to make things exciting with the release of his triple album Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven? The country singer-songwriter announced on Thursday (September 8) his brand-new project that got fans excited, revealing that it will be out on September 30. Divided into three unique parts – Hallelujah, Jubilee, … Read more
Dolly Parton got some big news for her fans. Fans of Dolly Parton are getting their Christmas gifts early this year as the country icon announced some big news. On Wednesday (September 7), she took to her social media to reveal the release of her collection of most cherished songs, titled Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest … Read more
The CMA Awards announced on Wednesday (September 7) the full set of nominees for this year. Interestingly, the pack is being led by a first-time nominee, Lainey Wilson. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Country Music Association (@cma) RELATED: CMA Awards 2022: Updates and Winners List The Louisiana native is being recognized … Read more
Not many country stars had the opportunity of meeting Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven-decade reign made her the longest-serving monarch in the United Kingdom. And country icon Dolly Parton was one of the lucky few to have met her majesty. In 1977, Dolly Parton embarked on a magnificent week of appearances and performances. This includes … Read more
The holiday season is a time to be merry and have fun, and the fullest way to enjoy it is through Country Christmas songs! The twang in these tracks is like Santa Claus’ bells as he goes around dropping inside chimneys and delivering gifts. It’s just filled to the brim with happiness and good vibes. … Read more
It all began when the pandemic hit, which led to Walker Hayes having some unexpected idle time at home. He scrolled through social media and noticed dance routine videos making a trend on TikTok. It pretty much looked fun to him, so he enlisted the help of his teenage daughter Lela to come up with … Read more
In 2021, Walker Hayes gathered together with songwriters Cameron Bartolini, Josh Jenkins, and Shane Stevens for one of their first in-person writing sessions since the pandemic put the world on a halt, where the song “Fancy Like” came about. RELATED: Walker Hayes: Meet the Breakout Country Singer Hayes and his songwriting buddies had been running … Read more
Before Walker Hayes turned into an internet sensation and a world-renowned singer-songwriter – thanks to the release of “Fancy Like” that has taken the world by storm on a viral level, it even earned a Grammy nomination – he has actually endured many difficulties. Haye’s road to success has been bumpy, to say the least. … Read more
It definitely feels amazing every time we see newcomers starting to make a name for themselves. In this top 40 country songs for September 2022, burgeoning country newcomers Bailey Zimmerman – who does not have one but three songs on top of the list – and Jelly Roll are making an impressive entry, proving that … Read more
Before the era of modern music we have today, truck-driving country songs were performed as narratives about truck driving and truck drivers with the element of music. This rose to popularity during the 60s to 80s as truck drivers mostly listened to the radio while driving. This era finally paved the way for Red Sovine‘s … Read more
Red Sovine, born as Woodrow Wilson Sovine on July 7, 1917 in West Virginia, is widely known for his songs which were associated with truck driving. The narratives of his songs are filled with sentiments to which a lot of people can relate to. Some of his well-known songs include “Giddyup Go” and “Teddy Bear,” … Read more
John Marty Stuart, more known as Marty Stuart, is an American country singer-songwriter best known for his song “This Whiskey Ain’t Workin’,” among other famous songs in the early ’90s. Considered one of America’s most prominent country rock singers, he garnered many titles and awards throughout the years. Here are five facts about the music … Read more
Jerry Lee Lewis was born on September 29, 1935. He is a self-taught pianist and was born to a poor family. His father mortgaged their farm and bought him a piano that he shared with his cousins. He was the first person inducted into the first class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Read more