In 1979, Mel Tillis released “Coca-Cola Cowboy” as the first single off his album Mr. Entertainer. The song became another country hit for Tillis, peaking at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. It was also a hit in Canada, where it reached No. 3 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It truly is … Read more
There’s a breakout country singer-songwriter in town, and it looks like he’s going to be the next big thing – and it’s none other than Bailey Zimmerman. He recently signed with Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Music Group and is currently one of the most-added new artists on country radio. Well, it’s a little surprising! With his … Read more
Country music band Little Texas absolutely shook up the country music world in the 1990s – standing out among the many vocal groups and bands dominating the genre. Little Texas songs that blend the traditional country music sounds along with sounds found in modern rock captured the country listeners’ attention. As a result, they received … Read more
In June 2022, Luke Combs released “The Kind of Love We Make” as the second single off his third studio album, Growin’ Up. The steamy love song has now reached the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, keeping his breakthrough streak on country radio with thirteen straight No. 1 single releases. It also successfully … Read more
If you’re having a bad day, then tune in to Mark Lowry’s “The Old Sanctuary” comedy act. We guarantee you that in just under five minutes, you will feel the weight of your worries will shift and lighten. You will get a heartful of laughs, and your mood will be a bit better. And you’ll … Read more
“My Strongest Weakness” by Wynonna Judd was nothing short of a career-defining vocal performance. The singer was at her peak and no one could touch her, especially with a ballad like this. It was definitely a moment where she was seen as more than just as one-half of the vocal duo The Judds but as … Read more
Phil Balsley has been with The Statler Brothers since the beginning – singing baritone – until the band became one of the most popular and successful recording artists and television performers. However, due to his silent, calm presence on stage and meek appearance, he has been known to fans as the quartet’s “The Quiet One.” … Read more
There’s an endless stream of twang to choose from in our top 40 country songs for August 2022. The decade’s most reliable hitmakers are still dominating the highest positions, with two songs from Morgan Wallen. He’s joined in by fellow country superstars Luke Combs, Cole Swindell, and Kane Brown. More Top 40 Country: July 2022 | … Read more
For Eric Church’s fans, his live shows will never be complete without the soaring vocals of his incredibly talented backup singer, Joanna Cotten. Sadly, Cotten has just announced that she’s leaving the country star’s band after about a decade of touring with him to pursue her own musical career. View this post on Instagram A … Read more
Last week’s flooding in eastern Kentucky has taken the lives of more than three dozen people and left hundreds of displaced residents – with their houses wiped from their foundations, their entire livelihoods snatched away, and their properties damaged by the catastrophe. News regarding Kentucky flooding has immediately rippled worldwide as local and global organizations … Read more
Country star Kenny Chesney said he’s “devastated” as he mourns for the death of one fan, whom the police said died after she fell from an escalator following Chesney’s concert at the Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The incident occurred after the concert at approximately 10:52 p.m. local time when the … Read more
“Tulsa Time” By Don Williams Don Williams earned his eighth No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with his song “Tulsa Time.” Danny Flowers, a guitarist, wrote the song for Williams. In 1978, Williams released his single “Tulsa Time.” His song became part of his album Expressions. The Song’s Content “Tulsa Time” … Read more
Country supergroup Alabama is definitely the most successful – and certainly one of the most influential – bands in country music. The contributions Alabama made to the genre are too immense to measure. But as beloved as the group is, there are few Alabama band facts that we’re sure you never knew before! Check it … Read more
Congratulations are in order for NBC’s The Voice season 17 champion, Jake Hoot, as he has now become a father of two! On Sunday (July 31), the country singer took to Instagram to announce the thrilling news that his first child with wife Brittney has finally arrived – daughter Madilyn Bri Hoot. And they “couldn’t … Read more
Luke Bryan was in the middle of his headlining performance at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, on Saturday (July 30) for his Raised Up Right Tour when a stirring event nobody expected to happen happened! The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year spotted two boys in the audience, holding up a neon yellow shirt all … Read more
They say that no parent should ever have to endure the pain of burying their child – but country legend Loretta Lynn has buried two. “There’s no pain like it,” she said. While it’s been thirty-eight years since her eldest son, Jack Benny Lynn passed away at the age of 34 on July 22, 1984 … Read more
Mel Tillis came to the country music scene as a songwriter, serving as the force behind the pen that crafted songs for a number of hitmakers in the late 1950s and early ’60s. Eventually, he started making some headway as an artist. For many years, Mel Tillis songs appeared regularly on Billboard’s country chart. RELATED: … Read more
After twenty-six times of entering the US Billboard chart, Waylon Jennings scored his first number one song on the Billboard Country Chart with his single “This Time.” “This Time,” First No. 1 Song Waylon had been releasing singles that entered the Billboard chart even on the top 10. However, he did not reach number one until … Read more
Scotty McCreery’s ‘In Between’ was a song that he penned with his producer Frank Rogers and songwriters Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton. The single was included in McCreery’s studio album “Seasons Change.” During his stint as an American Idol contestant in 2011, McCreery was painted to be a saint, which he grew into. His two … Read more
These days, Alan Jackson is considered as one of the contemporary singers who still cling to the real and authentic country sound. He is one of the most loved country stars releasing a number of chart-topping hits that defined his 35-year-old career. With everything he has achieved, he remains humble and still greatly honors those … Read more
In 2019, Randy Travis dusted off some never-before-heard tunes from the archives and unearthed some forgotten recordings, which includes “Lead Me Home.” Randy Travis recorded this gospel-inflected bluegrass single years before he suffered a massive stroke in 2013 that almost killed him, robbed him of his mobility, and severely impaired his ability to speak or … Read more
In 1982, “He Is Beautiful To Me” appeared on Crystal Gayle’s album True Love – which ranked No. 14 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart and was her first studio album after moving from Columbia to Elektra Records. Three of Crystal Gayle songs from the record also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. These … Read more
In 1960, Skeeter Davis recorded and released the song “(I Can’t Help You) I’m Falling Too” as a response to Hank Locklin’s most successful recording and second No. 1 hit on the country charts entitled, “Please Help Me, I’m Falling.” The single became Davis’ highest-charting single at that time, peaking at No. 2 on Billboard’s … Read more
Country music group Little Texas has created some big hits throughout the years, and this includes the song “God Blessed Texas,” which was released in 1993 as the second single off their breakthrough album Big Time. The song ranked No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart while also crossing over to the pop chart, peaking … Read more
In 1987, Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Conley recorded a track that made them brothers in a sense. It was the song “Brotherly Love.” However, it was not included on an album until four years later, where it concurrently appeared on Whitley’s first posthumous album Kentucky Bluebird as well as Conley’s album Yours Truly. Their version of “Brotherly … Read more
Country singer Lainey Wilson is asking for continued prayers as her father, Brian Wilson, battles what has been described as a critical health emergency. Wilson first shared the sad news on her Instagram account last July 27 (Wednesday), in which she said she was forced to cancel a series of shows following a “family emergency.” … Read more
Every time two country superstars get together for a duet, the result is nothing short of spectacular. So when Reba McEntire and Vince Gill recorded “The Heart Won’t Lie” in 1993, all eyes were on the duo. Released as the second single from McEntire’s album It’s Your Call, the song hit No. 1 on the … Read more
This father and daughter duet cover of “Will the Circle be Unbroken” will surely make your eyes water a little. The video was first posted on Facebook and it was, unfortunately, the last duet between them. The song is an iconic hymn performed by countless amazing musicians. It was first made popular by the Carter … Read more
George Strait’s music almost always relates to something that has happened in his life. In the song “The Best Day,” the King of Country Music sings about the relationship he has with his only son. The song was released in January 2000 as the first single from his compilation album Latest Greatest Straitest Hits, and … Read more
Each star shines with a different glimmer, each with his own size, each with his own brightness. But we can always say that these big stars have uniqueness of their own. Some are better shining alone, but there are also some who share their brightness with other stars. The singer-songwriter Keith Urban is famous for … Read more