Gene Watson came into the country music scene in the middle of the 1970s as the heir to the kind of straight-ahead hard Texas country pioneered by legendary artists Ray Price and George Jones. Gene Watson songs brought the old-fashioned sound a breath of fresh air with lyrical and musical tweaks, so his recordings matched … Read more
Dwight Yoakam has been known for his successful career and, of course, for singlehandedly reviving the traditional country forms. This is why he’s been dubbed as the honky-tonk savior. But what’s even more fascinating is how Dwight Yoakam songs continue to attract a new generation of listeners, including punk rockers in the country’s biggest cities. … Read more
In 1992, Keith Urban moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to break into the business. And with such undeniable talent, he managed to work his way to the top of the country charts and set the table for an impressive career. Today, he’s one of the most successful country artists and influenced the genre along the way. … Read more
Clint Eastwood has undoubtedly acquired a massively impressive film resume. He first achieved success with his Western TV series Rawhide and then went on to rise to international fame in Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy, notably playing the character of the “Man with No Name.” He then scored various other roles though admittedly, at the time, the proverbial man still … Read more
“You Don’t Love God If You Don’t Love Your Neighbor” by Rhonda Vincent and Bill Gaither is a wake-up call to all Christians whipped in an upbeat tune that will surely encourage you to get up from your seat and start singing. Christianity has been around for quite a long time, and it has been … Read more
Jerry Reed, a tall, blonde country music singer, and guitarist with a knack for writing songs and playing good-humored Southern-type characters, has undeniably marked his name in the music and film industries. For starters, he was only 18 when record producer Bill Lowery signed him to cut his first record, “If the Good Lord’s Willing … Read more
It’s fascinating how David Frizzell began his career at the young age of nine – under the wing of his very famous big brother, Lefty Frizzell. He would often perform as part of Lefty’s stage show. But things changed in the 1980s, the time when Frizzell became a country star in his own right. David … Read more
Country Thang Daily picked 27 country songs everyone knows. These songs have made it beyond the genre and across different audiences, and anyone can literally enjoy them. And for country fans like us, the fun doubles. We’re sure that you won’t be able to help yourself from singing or dancing along when you hear these … Read more
On Friday (September 16), Vince Gill was honored with a star-studded special called CMT Giants: Vince Gill in celebration of his sprawling legacy. Several country stars graced the event, including Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, and Keith Urban, among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vince Gill (@vincegillofficial) However, one … Read more
Even if there is a lot about this mighty home that is being prepared for us that we do not yet know, what God has revealed to us in the Bible ought to arouse a sense of eagerness and longing. And many friends and family members will be waiting for us. However, what matters most … Read more
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