In 2007, music fans were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime concert of honky-tonk hits in what is called Last of the Breed Live in Concert. Among the great things that happened were Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson sharing the stage together for a rousing performance of “Okie from Muskogee.” The crowd immediately went rowdy the moment Haggard … Read more
Country singer Lynn Anderson was without a doubt born to be a star. Her parents, Casey and Liz Anderson, were both renowned songwriters who raised her into a musical family. When it was her time to shine, Lynn Anderson songs quickly cracked the country charts and made her a multi-award-winning artist. While her personal life … Read more
American singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Marty Stuart is renowned for his blend of bluegrass, country rock, and rockabilly influences, as well as for his frequent collaborations and cover tunes and striking stage attire. Stuart is a Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member. He has more than 20 studio albums under … Read more
Jerry Lee Lewis, a.k.a. “the Killer,” rose to prominence as a rockabilly icon for Sun Records. Due to his talent, exuberant performances, and eccentric personality, American singer and pianist Bruce Springsteen is regarded as a pioneer of rock music. After ten years in the business, he transitioned to country music. Here are some of Jerry … Read more
In 1988, Dwight Yoakam released “I Sang Dixie” as the second single from his album Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room. The song became Yoakam’s second No. 1 hit as it ranked atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Meanwhile, Rolling Stone listed the country classic as one of the 40 Saddest Country Songs of All Time … Read more
While his career first started back in the late 50s, David Frizzell only turned out to be a country icon in his own right during the 1980s. Since then, he built a career that made him one of the highly respected country artists who charted a number of hits. Today, David continues to perform and … Read more
Looks like the family of iconic country artist Alan Jackson and his wife Denise is about to expand as they will be welcoming a new son-in-law soon! Mattie Jackson Selecman, the oldest among Jackson’s three daughters, took to Instagram to announce that she’s engaged to her boyfriend, Connor Smith. View this post on Instagram A … Read more
Just this Saturday, September 3, Luke Combs’s fans witnessed a performance they may never forget. In Bangor, Maine’s Maine Savings Amphitheater, Combs gave the second of two sold-out concerts during the opening weekend of his Middle of Somewhere Tour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simon French (@thesimonfrench) RELATED: Luke Combs’ Number … Read more
It should not already come as a surprise that one of the greatest singers to have ever graced the country music scene was Glen Campbell. This 81-year-old, who passed away in 2017, was a multi-faceted artist. In fact, he was not merely a singer. More than an amazing singer, he was also a guitarist, songwriter, … Read more
Joey + Rory Feek, the country music duo that features husband-and-wife Rory Lee Feek and Joey Martin Feek, were the married couple that everyone had their eyes on since they made their debut in 2008. While the two only placed third on CMT’s Can You Duet? Joey + Rory songs were bound to capture the … Read more
Country music legend, Dolly Parton, teamed up with modern country star Brad Paisley to unite the battling sides of the genre in “When I Get Where I’m Going.” The song appeared on Paisley’s album Time Well Wasted in 2005 and featured harmony vocals from the Country Queen. The song became another No.1 Billboard hit for … Read more
There are only a few country music artists that can equal Hank Thompson’s longevity and track record. Between the 1940s and 1870s, Hank Thompson songs dominated the country chart – scoring no less than thirty Top Ten hits. Many of these he wrote himself, thus proving his caliber in the genre’s great singer-songwriter tradition. RELATED: … Read more
American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter William Smith Monroe is credited with creating bluegrass music. As a result, he is usually regarded as the “Father of Bluegrass.” The band The BlueGrass Boys, who performed the typical instruments for a bluegrass band, including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass, is credited with giving the genre its … Read more
Lynn Anderson is one of the most renowned female country artists of the early ’70s, most prominent with her track “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden,” which won the hearts of audiences in 15 countries, and made her bag a Grammy for the Best Female Country Vocal. Here are some facts about her! 1. … Read more
Audrey Faith Perry, better known by her stage name Faith Hill, is one of the most popular country performers of all time. And in the 1990s, her pop-country sound helped her achieve enormous global success. The mother of three has sold more than 40 million albums globally and has been honored with 15 Academy of … Read more
Fans eagerly waiting for the fifth season of Yellowstone were teased with the release of the Western series’ teaser trailer during MTV’s Video Music Awards. While it was only fifteen seconds long, it did everything it needed to arouse intrigue. Some hardcore fans even found pertinent morsels. The recently released teaser starts with a warning … Read more
With such exceptional songwriting and singing prowess that’s coupled with his distinctive voice, Hank Williams took country music by storm throughout the 1950s. He became everyone’s favorite, and his songs were played almost everywhere. Today, he’s one of the few artists who are able to leave a lasting impression – despite his career being cut … Read more
American country music performer Roy Claxton Acuff also played the fiddle and sang and even wrote some of his songs. He changed the format of country music from being based on sting bands to an accepted singer-focused model. Often referred to as the “King of Country Music,” he started off playing baseball before deciding to … Read more
Throughout the span of his multi-decade career, Ernest Tubb earned a reputation as a prominent pioneer in country music. He was greatly influenced by Jimmie Rodgers and was dubbed as the Texas Troubadour. He spent his leisure time honing his singing, yodeling, and guitar skills. Things changed when he had a tonsillectomy which changed his … Read more
In 1993, Mary Chapin Carpenter released one of her biggest hits, “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” as the sixth single off her album Come On Come On. The song became Carpenter’s sixth top ten hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, where it spent twenty incredible weeks – peaking at No. 2. It also earned various nominations, … Read more
In 1968, Loretta Lynn continued to be a force to be reckoned with in country music – never afraid to tackle controversial subjects, whether it’s about motherhood, cheating husbands, or death. She proved that in her eleventh studio album, Who Says God is Dead, where she offered another collection of inspirational tunes done up with her … Read more
Jimmie Rodgers is widely referred to as “The Father of Country Music” because of his outstanding contribution in the creation of a distinctive musical genre from a variety of diverse influences, such as the African American blues, early jazz, stage-show yodeling, the work chants of Black railroad section crews, as well as the traditional folk … Read more
On April 30, Ashley Judd and sister Wynonna Judd posted on social media about the demise of their mother, Naomi Judd. Naomi passed away the day prior to her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Sensitive details about Naomi’s death came into the public’s view after Tennessee Law enforcements had disclosed it. View … Read more
The Zac Brown Band demonstrated their unwavering commitment to providing a secure, welcoming environment for concertgoers on Friday, August 26, when they performed in Camden, New Jersey. The band prepared a three-act show which included some of the well-known Zac Brown songs such as “Toes,” “Homegrown,” and “Chicken Fried,” as well as a number of … Read more
Lee Greenwood’s manager and friend, Jerry Bentley, lived in Huntsville, Alabama, and died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He lived a wonderful and honorable life. Bentley was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and obtained a rank of Sergeant during his time. He was also awarded various medals in honor of … Read more
A dear friend of country legend Loretta Lynn, Gloria Jean Land, had passed away. An announcement was made on Lynn’s social media account. The country legend said on the post that their hearts hurt that her dear friend was gone. She disclosed that the photo she shared was from last Christmas, and that none of … Read more
Ernest Tubb, also referred to as the Texas Troubadour, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of country music. With the release of “Walking the Floor Over You,” his biggest career hit in 1941, the honky tonk music genre initially became well-known. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Country Music Hall of … Read more
A straightforward summertime hook-up and party tune called “Ready Set Roll” features cruising, talking while taking fireball shots, and lovely, appealing women. Even though it’s all in good fun, when the song was first published, some of the lyrics led to backlash from female fans. When accused of being disrespectful to women, Rice raced to … Read more
The song “Ride” by rapper SoMo was initially released in 2013. With a high position of eleven on the US Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs chart, it became a big hit for him. In 2014, “Ride” was made into a touching and entertaining country ballad by Chase Rice and Macy Maloy. On the US Billboard … Read more
New country artists are continuously popping in, hitting the ground with dangerously addicting songs that will leave you craving for more (thank you, TikTok), and creating names and roads to success for themselves in this cutthroat genre where only the best (and the viral) survive and thrive. And with so many of them, it’s hard … Read more