Trigger Warning (TW): Mental Health (MH), Mental Illness (MI), and Mention of Suicide If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources. Last April 30, Naomi … Read more
The mother-and-daughter power duo of Naomi and Wynonna Judd gave country music in the 1980s a crucial counterpoint – when the genre was dominated by their male peers like Hank Williams Jr., Randy Travis, and George Strait. The Judds songs stole the hearts of many country fans and made them one of the biggest success … Read more
Since the start of her long and celebrated career, Dolly Parton has used her remarkable voice for many causes – from standing for women and other marginalized groups to childhood literacy, environmental conservation, mask-wearing, social distancing, and vaccines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But don’t ever ask her about politics! Over the years, many have tried … Read more
Country music legend Naomi Judd – one half of the mother-daughter music duo, The Judds – has died Saturday (April 30, 2022) near Nashville, Tennessee. She was 76. However, no further details have been given about the cause of her death. A statement from Naomi Judd’s publicist also said that her fellow singer and husband … Read more
A 7-year-old kid’s hilarious rant about hunting and women went viral on Facebook last 2019, earning an impressive 7.4 million views and generating over 31,000 likes and 25,000 comments. And it’s definitely not surprising considering how just a small boy had relationship insight light years ahead of him. READ MORE: 15 Camping Sites Near You … Read more
Perhaps there’s no female country star that can convey the emotion of grief and heartache like Tammy Wynette did! During the course of a career that spanned 32 years, she sang about things most country fans could relate to, like divorce, parenting, and being alone. Tammy Wynette songs skyrocketed to the pinnacle of the Billboard … Read more
Ever since Eric Church wandered into the country music industry, he never stopped captivating fans – thanks to his sincere songwriting, his country-rock production, and above all, his outlaw personality. And with each year, his musical career is going nowhere but upwards. However, despite all his success, Church remains to be one of the artists … Read more
Three-time Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw is one of the most perennially successful and most recognized artists in country music. He has been producing hits after hits since he first walked into Nashville. But today, we’re not going to talk about his illustrious musical career, and we’re going to dig a little deeper into his … Read more
Consider yourself warned because this is too cute to handle. This little girl minded her own business in the middle of their kitchen, enjoying a bag of grapes – which she refused to let go of when her mother tried taking it away. However, the moment she heard Blake Shelton singing “Red red red red … Read more
In 2015, a video of a large male elk with a gorgeous rack caught people’s attention, and now, it has been making the rounds on the internet again. According to Lee Cox, who uploaded the video on his YouTube channel, they found this beautiful wildlife in the middle of the forest during their hunting trip … Read more
John Wayne, who starred in countless popular Westerns and was nominated three times for the Academy Award during his 50 years in the film industry, is without a doubt one of Hollywood’s most iconic movie stars. Some of his most notable performances include True Grit, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Rio Bravo, The Searchers, … Read more
George Strait may have kept his hands full being a modern-day troubadour driven by his passion to make music of the highest quality – but he has always been a devoted husband and family man first. He has built a beautiful life with his wife, Norma Strait, and his son Bubba. In 2012, George Strait … Read more
Tanya Tucker was only 13 years old when she made her debut in 1972 with the song “Delta Dawn”. And her age was not the only impressive part about her. Tanya, with her powerful and raspy voice, blew people away, stole their hearts, and earned the fame of an overnight sensation. Fifty years later, people … Read more
“I Saw The Light” was a song inspired by a remark Hank Williams’ mother said while they were arriving in Montgomery, Alabama. He wrote it on his way back from a concert and then recorded it during his first session for MGM Records. When the song was released, it did not enjoy major success, but … Read more
Hank Williams Jr. recorded a cover of the 1929 stride jazz/early swing song “Ain’t Misbehavin’” for his fiftieth album Five-O. And the song, which he released as a single, was met with great commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1986 and marking his eighth number one hit. But it wasn’t just the … Read more
On April 26, 2013, we lost the Possum, George Jones, whose seamless iconic voice sang heartbreak so intense that he inspired a generation of country singers and songwriters. It only made sense that the 2013 Country Music Association Awards paid tribute to the legend, with country superstars Alan Jackson and George Strait coming together for … Read more
Loretta Lynn blessed us with an amazing cover of Hank Williams’ classic country hit (and standard) “Your Cheatin’ Heart” as she performed it live in an episode of The Wilburn Brothers Show. Don Helms, a steel guitarist best known for his feature performances with Hank Williams (as part of the artist’s Drifting Cowboys group), also … Read more
Legendary actress Ann-Margret made quite a name for herself in Hollywood through several films during the early 1960s. This includes Bye Bye Birdie, where she was nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Award, and Viva Las Vegas alongside Elvis Presley, with whom she confessed having secretly dated for a year. View this post … Read more
Is there any more epic than a group of country superstars joining in for a performance of “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)?” Waylon Jennings was one of the country legends that changed country music forever. He started a tradition of creative control over his music – recording whichever songs came to mind, … Read more
Did it ever cross your mind that Kid Rock would cover Four Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)? Well, Rock continues to do what he does best – and that’s crossing musical genres like bridges and pushing the boundaries. In 2017, he released his eleventh studio album, Sweet Southern Sugar, which he … Read more
Willie Nelson may be famous for being one of the most talented country singers in the history of music, but he’s also the proud dad to two talented sons – Micah and Lukas – who prove that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. In fact, the three released Willie Nelson And The Boys … Read more
While most teenage girls spend their time playing with their Barbie dolls or gushing anything pink, Jadyn Rylee is not your ordinary sweet sixteen – she’s busy taking her YouTube viewers’ breath away. Born in 2006, the Canadian singer started singing at the age of two. She loves performing and entertaining people probably more than … Read more
Loretta Lynn offered a heart wrenching tribute to her mentor and friend Patsy Cline through what she knows best – a song titled “This Haunted House.” This was included as the 11th track in Loretta’s chart-topping second studio album, Before I’m Over You. It was simple and described the powerful and raw emotions of grieving. Let’s take … Read more
On the evening of April 28, 2009, honky-tonk singer Vern Gosdin passed away peacefully in the middle of his sleep at a Nashville hospital. His administrative assistant Dawn Hall said he had “a pretty bad stroke” just three weeks before his death. He was 74. Gosdin had a history of strokes but continued writing and … Read more
American honky tonk and rockabilly singer Johnny Horton created his name in the industry with his hit saga songs, beginning with his 1959 hit single “The Battle of New Orleans,” but there are only a few facts about him that people know. And with his amazing talent, he undeniably deserves the attention. Let’s scroll through … Read more
If there’s only one artist in the history of country music whose singing is so revered, it’s definitely Vern Gosdin. His graceful, smooth, gentle voice marked him out as one of the finest singers to ever appear in the genre. The marvelous mournful baritone featured in Vern Gosdin songs is just hard to miss! In … Read more
True Grit went down in history as one of the most successful and most iconic Westerns ever made but did you know: Trivia facts revealed that lead actor John Wayne who starred as U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, wasn’t actually satisfied with the film and even said (according to IMDb) that he starred in much better films. Though he … Read more
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you’ve probably heard about Duck Dynasty – the warm and humorous tale about the Robertson family that generated ratings that somewhat blew away most of their prime-time equals. Their wildly successful duck-whistle manufacturing business, combined with their loving and comical relationships, have … Read more
In 1983, George Strait earned his second No. 1 hit on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, thanks to “A Fire I Can’t Put Out.” It was released as the fourth and final single off his album Strait from the Heart. It also achieved the same success in the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart, ranking … Read more
Madame Tussauds opened its Nashville location in 2017, offering guests the unique opportunity to interact with incredibly lifelike iconic figures of artists representing all genres of music – from Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash, Tim McGraw, and Luke Bryan, among others. The wax museum also made sure to honor the Country Music … Read more