Everybody knows frontman and lead vocalist Zac Brown, and listeners could probably list all of their hit songs like their debut single “Chicken Fried,” but the rest of the Zac Brown Band members may be a bit of a mystery to some. And if you are one of those people, it’s time that you get … Read more
Tombstone came out in 1993 and became one of the most renowned Western films of the modern era. Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, and Bill Paxton, it tells the iconic real-life story of the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp. It follows his journey in Tombstone, Arizona, as he battles cowboys together with his brother … Read more
With more than seventy million records sold, Hank Snow is definitely one of country music’s biggest stars and the most successful country singer to come out of Canada. Hank Snow songs featured his rich, flawless baritone voice that beautifully blended with his hard-driving, deep-picking guitar style. He left behind a body of recorded work – … Read more
With his distinctive sound, Hank Snow has caught the ear of many country fans. Hank Snow songs featuring his melodious baritone are some of the greatest contributions to the genre. It will be such a shame if there’s anyone who doesn’t know Hank Snow songs, and it would be a loss if someone doesn’t hear … Read more
Carrie Underwood is one of the country music stars paying tribute to Naomi Judd, who shocked the world with her sudden death at the age of 76. During the Stagecoach 2022 Festival at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the former American Idol winner asked the crowd to honor the loved ones they’ve … Read more
Kelly Clarkson celebrated her 40th birthday on Sunday, April 24 – and her team in The Kelly Clarkson Show has thrown her the best birthday blowout ever. Clarkson had a week of 80’s themed shows full of celebrations in honor of the decade she was born. She dressed up the part – in colorful prints … Read more
It’s a cozy late evening in 2005, and we’re tuning in to Reba, Season 4 Episode 19 (titled “Driving Miss Kyra”), then we sing our hearts out to “9 To 5” with Reba herself and Barbra Jean. Probably lying on the couch with a home alternative microphone like a hairbrush or a remote just to make … Read more
Merle Haggard’s shelf is surely full to bursting from the many honors and awards for his music. He’s a three-time Grammy winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, recipient of more than two dozen awards from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music, and so much more. But that … Read more
The 1994 contemporary Western biographical drama film, 8 Seconds, is definitely one of the most loved films about bull riding in movie history. It does a great job of telling the amazing true story of Lane Frost – one of the youngest national champions in rodeo history. It represented key moments from his life and … Read more
The 2022 CMT Music Awards stage definitely went down as a historic moment in country television. That is, The Judds composed of mother-daughter vocal duo Naomi and Wynonna Judd, finally reunited on stage, which marked their first nationally televised performance in two decades. Tragically and unexpectedly, it was also the duo’s final performance. Naomi Judd … Read more
“I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” Ashley, the youngest daughter of Naomi Judd, spoke to the crowd during the official induction of The Judds into the Country Music Hall of Fame last Sunday. Wynonna accepted the Hall of Fame medallion, with Ashley receiving it on behalf of their mother, Naomi Judd, who … Read more
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