Award-winning singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson rose to the top of country music through blood, sweat, and tears. He never stopped until he became one of the most highly respected artists in Nashville, with his work being heavily praised by fans and professionals alike. Let’s take a deeper look into Johnson’s journey with these facts. 1. He’s … Read more
There’s perhaps no other artist who has shaped the course of country and bluegrass music than Ricky Skaggs. Over the course of his career, he has earned an astounding fifteen Grammy Awards and has become a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum and Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2021, he was … Read more
Alison Krauss may have only been a teenager when she entered the country music scene, but she proved to have talent beyond her years. Today, she’s one of the biggest and brightest country stars who continues to show her versatility. Fans all over the world relished in Alison Krauss songs that contain all the necessary … Read more
Neal McCoy has been a country music fan favorite ever since he first graced the country music scene in the early 1990s. Since then, he proved that he’s more than a novelty act with his brand of neo-traditionalist honky tonk that earned him a string of hits in the mid-1990s. Today, we’re going to get … Read more
The death of Charlie Rich on July 25, 1995, came as a shocker. Rich – who smoked heavily and had struggled with alcoholism throughout his career – drove from Memphis all the way to Florida with his wife, Margaret Ann, for a vacation. They dropped by a casino in Natchez, Mississippi, to see their son … Read more
On July 30, 2015, country singer-songwriter Lynn Anderson died from a heart attack at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center – where she had been briefly hospitalized after contracting pneumonia following a trip to Italy. She was 67. Her death sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow country stars. Reba McEntire, who revealed being … Read more
“‘Til a Tear Becomes a Rose” was another posthumously released song of Keith Whitley off his Greatest Hits album. The song was also the only single released from the album in 1990, and it ended up peaking No. 13 on the Billboard country charts. After tying the knot in November 1986, Keith Whitley and wife … Read more
None can argue against the wide influence of Jim Reeves’ music that conquered Nashville from 1955 through 1969. His harmonious combination of muted velvet orchestration and a mellow baritone voice echoed on the radios, most specifically on country airplay. He is one of the biggest male stars that emerged in his genre, making him the … Read more
In 1999, Christian rock band MercyMe recorded “I Can Only Imagine” for their self-released album The Worship Project. Three years later, the band released the song as the second single off their major-label debut album, Almost There. It became a massive hit on Christian radio, ranking at the top of the Radio & Records Christian … Read more
Alan Jackson has officially launched his much-anticipated comeback to the stage, embarking on his Last Call: One More For The Road Tour with straight sold-out shows. This past weekend, the Country Music Hall of Famer kicked off the first two shows out of the sixteen-date tour at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, and at … Read more
Morgan Wallen achieved another feat in his record-breaking career! After a quick run up the charts, “Wasted on You” now lands at the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart – making it his sixth song to top the country charts and the third song off his Dangerous: The Double Album. It was released to country … Read more
The family and fans of country music legend Charlie Daniels are currently upset following separate acts of vandalism and theft at the late singer’s gravesite. Daniels’ team took to social media to let fans know that a dogwood tree sapling, as well as the watering bag that’s keeping it alive, have been stolen. Prior to … Read more
In case you didn’t know, Mel Tillis was the voice behind major country hits such as “Coca-Cola Cowboy” and “I Ain’t Never.” However, aside from his golden vocals, he is more known as a Country Music Hall of Famer and an expert songwriter, too. You may have never realized it before, but it was actually … Read more
Gathering together, ten proud Marines shared the dance floor for a patriotic hymn that has become an anthem for proud Americans. To celebrate the 243rd birthday of the Marine Corp on November 3, Saturday, these Marines stood with their arms and rendered Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” Standing with their arms around each other, … Read more
One of the most meaningful songs ever recorded by George Jones was the classic song “If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again.” Admittedly, he also considered the tune as one of his favorites. However, he was not the one who wrote it. The song was published in the 1920s. All the credits are given … Read more
One of the best moments in someone’s life is to sing with his/her own mother or father. It is a rare scenario to see children and their parents singing together especially onstage or in front of a crowd. A parent will always be grateful for this rare chance. In this case, the country music world … Read more
In 2007, Clay Walker released “Fall” as the second single off his album of the same name. The song easily climbed Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, reaching No. 5 – making it Walker’s first Top Ten country hit since 2004. It also achieved minor success on the pop chart, peaking at No. 56 on the … Read more
Elvis Presley absolutely shook the world with his irresistible brand of rock ‘n’ roll, but he also brought the world to church with his stunning, poignant gospel music – like this very popular Southern gospel song, “Farther Along.” Elvis Presley’s Love For Traditional Sacred Music Elvis Presley‘s love for traditional sacred music has always been … Read more
Since the 1970s, Rhonda Vincent has been a force of nature in the bluegrass community, where she introduced her own distinct style and made things even more iconic. Indeed, she’s gone a long way from being a small-town girl. So, if you want to get to know more about her, then make sure to read … Read more
Despite Keith Whitley’s brief career and tragic death, he continues to inspire today’s country music artists with his haunting baritone voice that made him a bonafide country superstar in the 1980s. His neotraditional music is still being revered to this day as the most soulful and honest in the genre. He’s indeed destined to be … Read more
With her iconic, stunning, and nearly floor-length hair, flawless voice, and effortless talent, Crystal Gayle has since become a country idol. Even today, fans look back at Crystal Gayle songs in awe. Inspired by the success of her country superstar sister, Loretta Lynn, Gayle learned the guitar and began performing folk songs in high school … Read more
“He’s My Rock, My Sword, My Shield” by Randy Travis is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys the singer’s traditional country sound that blended so well with heavenly gospel music. He released the song in 2003 as part of his all-gospel album Worship and Faith. While there were a collection of classic gospel songs on the … Read more
Alan Jackson’s “The Angels Cried” with American bluegrass country singer Alison Krauss is considered one of the underrated Alan Jackson songs. He released the song in 1993 as part of his country Christmas album titled Honky Tonk Christmas under Arista Nashville. The two minutes and 51 seconds long song was written by Harley Allen and Debbie Nims, … Read more
When Alabama touring group Gold City released “Midnight Cry” in 1999 – with Southern Gospel singer Ivan Parker singing the solo part – it instantly began to sweep the Christian music world. Since then, it has been recorded hundreds of times and sung around the world in various languages. RELATED: Here Are The Best Country … Read more
Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe” is an emotional acoustic ballad worth listening to. While the duo may primarily be known for more upbeat tracks such as “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and “Only in America,” Brooks & Dunn recorded songs with all sorts of tempos and themes. “Believe,” for instance, relies heavily on the theme of faith in … Read more
“Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good” by the late Don Williams continues to be a testament to the singer’s legacy in country music. The song earned his 12th career number one, and it spent 20 weeks strong on the country music charts. And it wasn’t hard to see why. As John Lawless of Bluegrass Today noted, … Read more
Loretta Lynn’s “How Great Thou Art” is honestly one of the most timeless and mesmerizing renditions of the song that will take you to gospel music heaven. And despite not being released as a single, her cover garnered attention and deservingly so. “How Great Thou Art” was originally a poem written in Swedish by Carl … Read more
In 1990, K.T. Oslin released “Come Next Monday” as the second single off her third studio album, Love in a Small Town. It easily climbed to the top spot of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, where it remained for two weeks and enjoyed a total of twenty weeks stay. The song marked Oslin’s final single … Read more
It’s been nearly four decades since George Strait played on the prestigious stage of Gruene Hall at New Braunfels, Texas – but in 2016, the King of Country made a thrilling comeback within its hallowed walls. The lucky few cramped the storied dance hall for the invite-only event, which includes members of the media and … Read more
Congratulations are in order for country singer Scotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi Dugal McCreery. The former American Idol winner shared the happy news with People magazine on Tuesday (June 22), revealing that they are expecting their first child, a baby boy – whom we will all welcome in November. View this post on Instagram A post … Read more