Once upon a time, country music superstar Scotty McCreery was only a sixteen-year-old guy from Garner, North Carolina, with huge Nashville dreams. And for his first stop on his journey to Nashville? Hollywood! McCreery nailed his audition on American Idol in 2011. With a pocketful of charm in his baggy jeans, Scotty McCreery quickly wowed … Read more
Trace Adkins’ daughters, Tarah, Sarah, Mackenzie, Brianna, and Trinity, grew up to be strong, independent, and gorgeous women, and the “Ladies Love Country Boys” singer couldn’t be more proud. Tarah and Sara are Adkin’s oldest daughters with his first wife, Barbara Lewis. He had three more daughters with his third wife, Rhonda Forlaw. The country … Read more
Hank Williams Jr. teamed up with Tom Petty, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, and the evangelist Reverend Ike to sing this amazing classic “Mind Your Own Business.” The all-star cast sings the catchy honky tonk classic. It is definitely a strong closing track to his 1986 album “Montana Cafe”. The track is lathered well with what Williams … Read more
It’s quite fascinating how Kitty Wells single-handedly changed the face of country music by becoming its first big female solo star, expressing frank lyrics from a woman’s point of view. Kitty Wells songs about the real problems of postwar life and the sad side of domesticity inspired a number of other country singers over the … Read more
We all have witnessed the success Cody Jinks has garnered throughout his lengthy career – and it’s been pretty wild! The independent country artist may have dropped his debut album as early as 2010, but it took him five years to actually put his name on the map across the nation – building his brand … Read more
There are many vocal techniques that exist in our time, but there is one vocal technique that shines due to the rarity of the people that can do it, just like 83-year-old Patsy Montana. Yodeling is where someone rapidly switches between singing voice and falsetto. Changing pitches while singing is already hard but changing pitches … Read more
Shortly after Lee Ann Womack released her eponymous debut album twenty-five years ago, she swiftly leaped into the country mainstream for good, never looking back. She soared to incredible heights of success and is being widely lauded as one of Nashville’s great voices. To celebrate her illustrious career, we have gathered some of the fun … Read more
After working in the music industry as a promoter and songwriter for a number of years, Lee Ann Womack became a breakout contemporary artist herself with the release of her eponymous debut album in 1997. Lee Ann Womack songs about love gone wrong or attraction that lingers long hit the hearts of many country fans. … Read more
Being a reinvented Christian gospel singer was not easy for Randy Travis, but “When Mama Prayed” showed how much he had grown. From a country singer with a quivering voice and shaking hands, he became a Gospel-empowered man. For four minutes and forty-two seconds, he spoke volumes about the power of prayer and the touching … Read more
Dolly Parton and Vince Gill’s “I Will Always Love You” undeniably belongs to the catalog of the best country music duets. It still sounds like the classic country that we are all familiar with but with a new and refreshing twang to it. And if you haven’t listened to this yet, you’re definitely missing out. … Read more
Country music star Jimmie Allen took his rightful place in the genre after he debuted his catchy top-charting single “Best Shot.” The track first hit number one in its 4oth week (it was a slow climb up but still up), descended, and then rebounded back to the top. It was the first song on Country … Read more
Shania Twain has since become one of the most popular country music artists ever since she graced the genre in the mid-1990s. She’s not only one of the best-selling female artists in country music history but is one of the best-selling artists of all time – selling more than a hundred million records throughout her … Read more
Without Carter Stanley, there would never have been the Stanley Brothers – one of, if not the most, well-loved brother acts in the history of country music. Carter was the founding member and the driving force of the duo, as his brother tagged along for the ride during the early years. Eventually, they became among … Read more
Jeff Cook helped Alabama become one of the most successful country groups of all time, with Alabama songs dominating the charts and scoring a number of pop crossover hits. His fiddle playing and flawless voice during the band’s electrifying live shows elevated them to legendary status and made sure their induction into the Country Music … Read more
Kenny Rogers is known for being a decorated musician who pushed country music into the mainstream, packed arenas, and topped radio charts along the way. Kenny Rogers songs such as “The Gambler,” “Lady,” and “Islands in the Stream” endeared him to music lovers around the world, winning him awards far and wide. But in addition … Read more
Harold Reid has since been a country icon, more particularly a driving force to The Statler Brothers. His comedic talent and humorous act have been one of the quartet’s biggest appeals that led the group to earn nominations and win awards frequently – not only for their singing – but as well as their entertaining … Read more
With his smooth, warm baritone voice, Jim Reeves was not only one of the world’s most popular stars to emerge from the Nashville sound, but he was also one of the best and the most fascinating. The sweet country music and country-flavored pop music he produced helped boost country music to new commercial heights. So, … Read more
Blake Shelton is bringing his iconic mullet back – and it’s a major throwback to the ’90s. On Monday (August 15), the country superstar sent his long-time fans into a frenzy when he announced the release of his new song, “No Body.” The announcement came with a cover art where Shelton was seen donning his … Read more
Country trio Chapel Hart – consisting of sisters Danica and Devlyn Hart, along with cousin Trea Swindle – made a game-changing first impression last month. The celebrity judges of America’s Got Talent can’t help but press down the iconic Golden Buzzer without any delay, sending the Mississippi-raised group straight to the live shows. RELATED: AGT … Read more
Two years after it was initially scheduled, fans were elated to have finally witnessed Jamey Johnson headlining the Bourbon Theater’s Lincoln On The Streets – which also featured performances from Ella Langley and Blackberry Smoke – last Friday (August 12) night. He absolutely had quite a few of his fans fist pumping – but he … Read more
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, also known as the Florida Georgia Line, cemented their name in country music after a remix of their single “Cruise” featuring singer-producer Nelly became a viral phenomenon in 2013. The music video generated over 80 million views at the time it was published (and over 142 million now), and the … Read more
Guess we can all agree with Willie Nelson when he once said that Billy Joe Shaver is “the greatest living songwriter?” Over the course of his career, Billy Joe Shaver songs were recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, and Waylon Jennings, to name a few. It absolutely helped launch the … Read more
It looks like Reba McEntire’s current acting career is on full blast. The country icon was announced as part of the third season of ABC’s crime drama thriller series Big Sky back in May. But the more exciting part came when it was revealed that her boyfriend Rex Linn would be joining her on the show. The … Read more
The country music industry is very cutthroat. The road to establishing your name and a career is beyond challenging, and you’ll spend years – some even wait decades – being nameless working songs after songs in a studio before you get your big break. And that is if you get lucky to catch one. (We all know some … Read more
On August 15, 1990, Lew Dewitt died from heart and kidney disease, which resulted from his long-suffering of the tortuous Crohn’s disease. According to his road and business manager, Dewitt breathed one’s last during his sleep at his home in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was 52. Dewitt and his three childhood friends – Harold Reid, Phil … Read more
Connie Smith songs have been influencing other country artists since she made her debut in the early 1960s. She has been widely distinguished for her unique storytelling and powerful delivery that is deeply admired and adored by her fellow performers, ranging from Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard. Her talent, influence, and groundbreaking … Read more
While Billy Joe Shaver’s own records did not top the charts, his influence on the genre is beyond compare. After all, he’s one of the singer-songwriters whose unpretentious and poignant lyrics helped inspire the outlaw movement in country music. What’s even interesting is that he brought outlaw into his way of life that others only … Read more
Emily Strayer, the banjo and guitar player of the Grammy Award-winning country band The Chicks, is one of today’s best female artists. Together with Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines, Strayer ignited the genre’s girl power era in the late 1990s. Let’s get to know more about Emily Strayer with these facts. 1. She’s a native … Read more
Known to country fans as Mr. Grand Ole Opry and host to The Porter Wagoner Show that expanded into nearly a hundred markets, with more than three million viewers, it’s a little surprising how Porter Wagoner ran up a string of hits. Porter Wagoner songs – including his duets with Dolly Parton – were among … Read more
When Connie Smith was a young girl, she had kept singing just to herself. In fact, she would even cry or hide under the bed if anybody heard her sing. But her dreams had always been bigger than her fear of sharing her talent, imagining herself performing on the Grand Ole Opry. Smith saw that … Read more