In 1982, Alabama released “Close Enough to Perfect” as the third single off their album Mountain Music. It became the country music band’s eighth No. 1 country hit as it ranked atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The song helped Alabama become the first country act to earn quadruple-platinum status. The band achieved the feat when … Read more
In 1979, Conway Twitty released “Happy Birthday Darlin’” as the third and final single off his album Cross Winds. The song quickly became a hit, ranking No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart – where it stayed on top for three weeks, spending a total of eleven remarkable weeks. Since then, “Happy Birthday Darlin’” … Read more
In 2018, Brad Paisley premiered his much-anticipated single “Bucked Off.” Written by Paisley along with Kelley Lovelace and Chris DuBois, “Bucked Off” uses elements of the rodeo to describe a looming breakup. It finds Paisley comparing himself to a cowboy that’s about to get bucked off by a bull, knowing that pain is about to … Read more
Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis has joined TikTok and began posting on the addictive video platform. And one of his early uploads has truly blown away millions of country fans – it was none other than his duet with Josh Turner for the romantic ballad “Forever and Ever, Amen.” In the short clip, … Read more
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Alan Jackson will no longer be performing at this year’s CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee. The Country Music Association revealed the heartbreaking news just a few days prior to the star-studded nightly concerts kickoff. The “Remember When” singer was slated to perform at the Nissan … Read more
It absolutely wasn’t your usual morning on the busy Oklahoma City highway. Last Monday (June 6), a herd of cattle got loose, and one cow started running down Interstate 40 near Pennsylvania Avenue as cars zoomed past the opposite sides of the road – just a few feet away. Luckily, two cowboys riding a horse … Read more
It’s definitely amazing how this talented little country kid can sing right through our hearts. Alex Malone may only be eight years old, but she proved she has what it takes to be a country star as she mustered up the courage to belt the most cherished love song, “When You Say Nothing At All.” … Read more
While “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” has been sung by countless country legends, it’s incredible how this sweet six-year-old girl snuck her way up to that list. In a short clip we’ve found on YouTube – which was apparently recorded in 2015 – a little girl took center stage, donning … Read more
Patsy Cline is without a doubt the most popular female country singer in recording history. She’s best known for her smoky, inherently vintage-sounding voice and emotionally expressive tone – a singing style that remains an influence on the realm of music. This is why there’s no voice that is just perfectly suited to the song … Read more
Morgan Wallen has made another record-breaking run with the debut of his heartbreak ballad, “Wasted On You.” The song debuted early in 2021 as part of the acoustic set released on YouTube before the release of his album, Dangerous: The Double Album. The track became an immediate fan favorite that, in fact, it debuted at … Read more
Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock, and Miranda Lambert in one “Family Tradition” – is there any more we could ask for? In 2021, Billy Bob’s Texas kicked off a month-long celebration for its 40th Anniversary. Several country superstars then graced the iconic Texas venue – and during the weekend, Hank Williams Jr. headlined back-to-back nights … Read more
During his 29th birthday, Morgan Wallen finally released the highly anticipated studio version of “You Proof.” “No other way I’d want to celebrate turning 29 than dropping new music,” Wallen said. The East Tennessee native first shared the brand-new track in the summer of 2021 through a demo recording snippet he uploaded on his social … Read more
Kelly Clarkson found herself all the way to Knoxville during her most recent Kellyoke installment on The Kelly Clarkson Show last Wednesday (June 1), wherein she delivered a heartfelt rendition of Ronnie Milsap’s “Smoky Mountain Rain.” Written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, the soulful ballad tells the story of a traveling man whose change of dreams led him … Read more
The mother of Randy Owen – frontman and the lead vocalist of the legendary group Alabama – has died on Thursday (June 2) in Fort Payne, Alabama. According to the group’s official statement, Martha Alice Teague Owen died surrounded by family members after a brief illness. She was 90 years old. “We will miss her … Read more
The frontman and lead vocalist of Alabama, Randy Owen, is grieving over the death of his mother, Martha Alice Teague Owen. The band announced on their Instagram account that the matriarch “left for heaven” on Thursday morning (June 2) at Fort Payne, Alabama, surrounded by family. They added that they would terribly miss her, but … Read more
In 1969, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, released “In the Ghetto,” – which was written by singer-songwriter and television personality Mac Davis. And it turned out to be a major hit! The song appeared on Presley’s comeback album, From Elvis in Memphis, and was his first U.S. Top 10 hit in four years … Read more
In March of 1986, Randy Travis – who was still a cook at the Nashville Palace – graced the prestigious stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time with a riveting rendition of Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” He was introduced by none other than the Grand Ole Opry star … Read more
Morgan Wallen keeps the new music coming and continues his string of country hits. As a matter of fact, he’s dominating the top 40 country songs for June 2022 – with five tracks under his name. “You Proof” rockets to the top spot, and it seems like it’s going to be the song of the … Read more
Throughout her renowned life and career, June Carter Cash Songs – most especially her duets with her husband Johnny Cash – mesmerized audiences around the world with themes about life, love, and heartache. June grew up in the Appalachian foothills of Virginia. She has been in the spotlight ever since she was a child – … Read more
Whether you’re a country fan or not, we’re pretty sure you’ve already heard of country superstar Kellie Pickler. She rose to worldwide fame when she joined the fifth season of American Idol. Though she failed to bring home the bacon, coming in sixth place, she went on captivating the world with her voice that’s as … Read more
On June 23, 2016, Bluegrass Hall of Famer, Ralph Stanley died after a long battle with skin cancer. He was 89. His death was confirmed by his grandson Nathan Stanley – who referred to his legendary grandfather on a Facebook post as the “greatest man in the world.” Remembering The Southwest Virginia Bluegrass Legend View … Read more
Kellie Pickler caught the entire nation’s attention when she hit the stage of American Idol during its fifth season in 2005. Though she finished sixth, the North Carolina native charmed the audiences with her Southern twang and massive ambition. Soon enough, Kellie Pickler songs are playing on the radio to the excitement of country fans. … Read more
Violet Burdick, who just turned five, appeared in one episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2020 – and she definitely took everyone’s breath away. Together with her father, Ryan Burdick – who played the guitar for her – Violet gave a delightful rendition of Dolly Parton’s most recognizable hit, “Jolene.” RELATED: Dolly Parton’s Jolene: … Read more
Being a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, June Carter Cash definitely had some extraordinary experiences. Not only was she the wife of the equally talented Johnny Cash, but is one of country music’s most important figures. And she continued to be a very significant force in music until her death in 2003. But how well do … Read more
On the night country music legend Charley Pride passed away, Chris Young made sure his legacy will never be forgotten. So, during his Grand Ole Ole Opry performance in Nashville, Tennessee, he made sure to pay tribute to Pride with a mesmerizing, emotion-filled rendition of “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’.” “Country music has truly lost … Read more
If you haven’t heard Chris Stapleton’s cover of “Folsom Prison Blues” yet, you’re missing half of your life! This happened in a concert in 2014, wherein Stapleton took center stage for a riveting rendition of Johnny Cash’s country hit by putting his own spin on things. What’s there to expect? Well, Chris Stapleton did not … Read more
In 1997, one of the country’s bad boys surprised the many fans when he finally settled down. Travis Tritt then married Theresa Nelson – a Nashville-based college student and model whom he met randomly at a restaurant after a taping with Marty Stuart. Since then, she’s become an integral part of the country music superstar’s … Read more
Without a doubt, Waylon Jennings is one of the most memorable figures in country music history. After all, he was the very first artist who rejected the Nashville standards and refused to record with the industry’s throngs of studio musicians. As a result, Waylon Jennings songs never resembled string-laden, pop-inflected sounds that were so popular … Read more
With his emotive vibrato along with a hard-hitting blend of honky tonk and Southern rock, Gary Stewart was often cast as a modern-day champion of the raw honky-tonk sound of such 1940s and ’50s country performers. Gary Stewart songs recounting an alcohol-drenched honky-tonk life that paralleled his own struggles have made many country fans laugh, … Read more
After he was crowned the winner of the reality singing competition Nashville Star in 2006, Chris Young quickly earned widespread country music fame – especially with the release of his breakout single in 2009. He went on his successful career with a steady stream of hits that consistently showcase his gorgeous baritone with a powerful, … Read more