Family, friends, and thousands of fans are still processing the passing of Olivia Newton-John this week – most especially her husband, John Easterling, who is still struggling to make sense of his beloved wife’s death following a 30-year battle with breast cancer. In an emotional Instagram post, Easterling shared some of his emotions, describing their … Read more
A few hours after the death of the beloved star Olivia Newton-John was announced, her only child, daughter Chloe Lattanzi, took to Instagram to pay a silent, heartwarming tribute to her renowned mother. Lattanzi shared a series of throwback photos in an uncaptioned post. This includes a mother-and-daughter shot captured in black and white wherein … Read more
Country music legend Dolly Parton is one of the latest to honor the late singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John, saying she’s sad to have lost a special friend. “So happy that our lives crossed paths. I know her voice is singing beautifully with the angels,” Parton posted on her social media with love. View this … Read more
Famous for his signature look that featured flashy, rhinestone-studded suits and a blonde pompadour, Porter Wagoner made such a historic career in country music. For over half a century, he was a fixture of the Grand Ole Opry. Of course, who would ever forget The Porter Wagoner Show, which is syndicated in 100 markets, reaching … Read more
Country Music Hall of Fame member Buck Owens helped shape the sound of country music. The long string of chart-topping Buck Owens songs epitomizes the Bakersfield sound, providing a stand-in to the flourishing, string-heavy sound that once heavily influenced Nashville. Of course, he led the genre’s way to TV on the long-running Hee Haw, which … Read more
Olivia Newton-John, the singer-songwriter whose breathy voice made her one of the most successful pop stars of the 1970s and whose natural beauty captivated generations of viewers – most particularly in the romantic comedy film Grease – died on Monday (August 8). She was 73. Her husband, John Easterling, announced the heartbreaking news through a … Read more
The fast-rising country newcomer has another hit on his hands! Bailey Zimmerman recently dropped the heartfelt country song, “Rock and A Hard Place,” at the request of his fervent, swiftly growing following on social media. The song debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs upon its release – making it this year’s second … Read more
In 2002, Johnny Cash released “The Man Comes Around” as the title track off the album American IV: The Man Comes Around – the last record released during his lifetime. The country legend wrote the song several years prior to the recording of the album. It began when he had a dream of walking into … Read more
It looks like country fans are falling hard and fast for Nashville newcomer Bailey Zimmerman. When the rising star released the gritty song “Fall In Love” as his debut single, it was streamed more than 150 million times. It’s also been racing up the charts since its release – now ranking No. 7 on Billboard’s … Read more
While Faith Hill has not released a full gospel project yet, she did channel her faithful genre on her Breathe album. Hill is no stranger to devoting herself to her craft the way gospel music sounds. She has an emotional voice and extensive vocal range. She chose to close out the album with a contemporary gospel … Read more
Even though “I Ain’t Never” was an earlier hit by Webb Pierce, Mel Tillis’ version is the better-known version of the two. When Pierce first released the song in 1959, his version was such a success that it spent an amazing nine weeks at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. With its rockabilly-tinged … Read more
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