From the early 1950s through the mid-1970s, Faron Young songs dominated the country radio and honky tonks. His signature hits and chart-topping singles that showcased his versatility as a vocalist ranked him among the top stars in all of country music. But it was not just his incredible vocal talent that impressed everyone; it’s also … Read more
The Country Music Hall of Famer is mourning the death of his wife of over three decades, Mary Jane Thomas. Hank Williams Jr.’s wife unexpectedly died on Tuesday in Jupiter, Florida. She was 58. A Jupiter, Florida police department representative has revealed that they got a medical call from the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa … Read more
Lefty Frizzell is definitely among the most influential country artists throughout the century. While the success of Frizzell was all too brief – spanning only to four years – he managed to score several country hits, with five of them reaching No. 1. For a time, he even became the leading rival to country superstar … Read more
Anyone could make a list of the most influential country songs ever, and it would never be complete without Lefty Frizzell songs. After all, he brought another dimension to the genre with his relaxed singing style that greatly impacted a wide variety of country and pop music stars. But Frizzell’s talent was not limited to … Read more
A true renaissance, quintessential woman, Reba McEntire has dominated the music industry with her inherent God-given talent. Whether she’s making us laugh on TV, gracing the Broadway stage or designing her own clothing line, Reba does everything with authentic wit and style. Hence, she lucratively sashayed a singing career into a global entertainment empire. Chart-topping, award-winning country music … Read more
The Country Music Awards 50th annual ceremony back in 2016 was definitely an unforgettable moment in the industry’s history for three things – Beyoncé performed “Lemonade,” The Chicks (formerly known as Dixie Chicks) made their return performing with the pop titan, and in the middle of all of it, legendary country singer Alan Jackson stood … Read more
Thomas Rhett has become one of the biggest names in country music over the past few years. He took Music City by storm with songs that mixed the southern swagger with pop hooks that truly were a hit to fans. So, it was no surprise when Thomas Rhett songs were among the most played tracks … Read more
On July 19, 1975, Lefty Frizzell died at Nashville Memorial Hospital after suffering a massive stroke. He was only 47 years old. The country music star has been known for his unique vowel-bending vocal style of singing that has played a major role in country music throughout the decades. He set a style for generations … Read more
If you love classic country and bluegrass, you’ll never go wrong with Mo Pitney songs. The singer-songwriter grew up playing bluegrass. Even the foundation of his music was built from bluegrass influences. Pitney even met his wife Emily at one of the bluegrass festivals he attended. So, it’s no surprise when you’ll find plenty of … Read more
You may hear a lot about Mo Pitney, but you will soon get to know him even better with these exciting facts. This rising star has a classic country style that can never be denied. Since the release of his ever-successful debut album Behind This Guitar in 2016, he started earning high praises and myriads … Read more
In the 1930s, a handful of songs blending blues, jazz, and big-band swing sprang up like mushrooms – but nothing compared to Bob Wills songs. After all, he’s the most popular and influential among all the Western swing band leaders, hailed as the King of Western Swing. Born in rural west Texas, James Robert Wills … Read more
What’s great about Jerry Jeff Walker songs is that they are crafted to provoke the listeners to think deeper about the world. Born as Ronald Clyde Crosby in 1942 in Oneonta, New York, the legendary outlaw went by his stage name in the middle of the 1960s and performed in bands including The Tones and … Read more
From coming up with some of the most important country tunes in the American songbook throughout the years to becoming a groundbreaking member of the Texas music scene, Jerry Jeff Walker died leaving all of us seeking and wondering who will fill his shoes. Truly, the impact he made is something that cannot be compared … Read more
On March 25, 2006, Country Music Hall of Fame member Buck Owens died of what seemed to be a heart attack at his ranch just north of Bakersfield, California. He was immediately rushed to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital but could no longer be revived. He was 76 years old. His death came a few hours after … Read more
On March 9, 2005, tears fell through the country music community as singer-songwriter Chris LeDoux died in Casper, Wyoming – where he and his family lived nearby. The country star suffered from a rare form of cancer and was admitted to Wyoming Medical Center after experiencing complications. He was 56. It was in 2000 when … Read more
Known as “The Guitar Man,” Jerry Reed enjoyed a successful career writing hit songs to major acting roles in Hollywood. His long career that began with his first record at the age of eighteen spanned to releasing more than forty albums and garnering accolades such as Grammy Awards. He truly made indelible marks on country … Read more
The three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Alan Jackson, just unveiled his plans of hitting the road again with Last Call: One More for the Round Tour – which will kick off on June 24 in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi and run through October 8. The “Remember When” singer will be bringing … Read more
Released in 1982 as a single for his album I Used to Want to Be a Cowboy, Chris LeDoux’s “This Cowboy’s Hat” tells a touching story, just like most of the best Western songs. Here’s Why You Should Respect a Cowboy’s Hat “This Cowboy’s Hat” is written by Jake Brooks and country singer Porter Wagoner, … Read more
Lew DeWitt is best remembered as a tenor and guitarist of the country music group Statler Brothers. He also penned a handful of The Statler Brothers Songs, including the band’s first major hit, “Flowers On The Wall,” which made it to No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart while peaking at No. 4 on … Read more
Bobbie Lee Nelson, whom Willie Nelson referred to as his “little sister” despite him being a couple of years younger than her, has died peacefully, surrounded by family at the age of 91. The sad news of her death was announced on Willie Nelson’s Instagram. “Her elegance, grace, beauty, and talent made this world a … Read more
Since most of Chris Ledoux songs sing about a cowboy’s life, he didn’t have to look far for inspiration. He actually lived the life. Before making a name in country music, Ledoux made ends meet as a professional rodeo cowboy – and music was just a side hustle. In fact, he was once a champion … Read more
Things are finally over for Kelly Clarkson and former husband Brandon Blackstock as they finalized their divorce just shy of two years after their messy split – and it comes with a massive payment from the Grammy-winning superstar. According to reports, the “Since U Been Gone” singer will have to make a one-time payment to … Read more
Sixty-three years after the legendary pop diva and rockabilly singer Brenda Lee released “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” the classic Christmas chestnut is still serving a-rockin’ Merry Christmas. And on top of that, last holiday season, the song also topped at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart — right behind Adele’s “Easy on … Read more
The appealingly delightful Townes Van Zandt’s “For the Sake of The Song” originally appeared on the music legend’s debut album of the same name released in 1968. It was later re-recorded in a more stripped-down version off his self-titled third album. Written by Townes Van Zandt himself, the song finds him pleading to a muse … Read more
While Townes Van Zandt’s “If I Needed You” is not one of his signature songs, it never fails to showcase his incredible knack for songwriting. The moving ballad comes with all the qualities that make a country song renowned. During a private concert in Houston, Van Zandt gave everyone a brief look at how the … Read more
“Blue Suede Shoes” is an irrefutable iconic rock n’ roll anthem — a classic among classics, as they say. But while many think of Elvis Presley when they hear the hit song as he was the one who popularized it to the mainstream, it was actually originally written and performed by the resident Sun Studio … Read more
While many find Townes Van Zandt as a reckless drunk and a hopeless idealist, no one can deny that he’s the best Texas songwriter of our time. His musical legacy continues to inspire a generation of performers while his classic tunes are being hailed and covered by some of the biggest names in country music. … Read more
Townes Van Zandt never released an album on a major label and only sold a very few ones in his lifetime. He totally evaded mainstream commercial success and was never much concerned with his career. Still, Townes Van Zandt songs have influenced a wide variety of singers more famous than he would ever be. The … Read more
On New Year’s Day in 1997, Townes Van Zandt died at his home in Smyrna, Texas, with friends and family nearby. A spokeswoman for Sugar Hill, the music label for which he recorded, revealed the cause was apparently a heart attack. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Townes Van Zandt (@townesvanzandt_) … Read more
Songs from Nashville hitmakers globetrot next week to Las Vegas for a stadium-sized country music party – the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards – land high in the top 40 country songs for March 2022. There’s Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan, Walker Hayes, Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, and so much more. More Top 40 Country: February … Read more