While promoting his first full-length studio album L.A. to Miami in an iconic tour, Keith Whitley met the fellow country star Lorrie Morgan. The two quickly hit it off and got married in November 1986. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorrie Morgan (@lorriemorgan_official) With immense talent and country cred, Keith and … Read more
Only a few vocalists could ever compare to the Grammy-winning legend Randy Travis. His cello-resonant voice that’s as thick as honey and sincere delivery that’s as honest as a dying man captured the heart of many country fans. So, imagine everyone’s shock when in 2013, Travis suffered a massive near-fatal stroke that left him paralyzed … Read more
Boiling down Buck Owens songs into a small handful of essential tracks is no easy task. This prolific singer-songwriter actually managed to record over 40 remarkable studio albums as well as eight live albums within just three decades. In the middle of the 1960s, Owens ruled the country music, producing songs that dominated the country … Read more
After listening to Jake Owen songs, we’re pretty sure that perfection just comes easily for the Vero Beach, Florida native. His performance has always been quick and effortless. You can tell that musical talent clearly comes naturally to him. Naive but determined, Owen kicked off his musical career performing country covers in campus bars just … Read more
Country music fans across the world got shocked when Harold Reid died at his home in Staunton, Virginia, on April 24, 2020, after bravely enduring a lengthy battle with kidney failure. Reid’s songwriting skills, comical side, and remarkable bass voice were essential elements of the beloved and revered Country Music Hall of Fame vocal group, … Read more
Over the past ten years, Lee Brice songs have made country fans laugh, cry, and feel emotions they have never felt before. A native of Sumter, South Carolina, Brice started singing at church when he was only seven and began writing his own songs when he was ten, with the influence of his father’s favorite … Read more
Blast up some Chris Young songs, and you’ll quickly understand why this deep-voiced singer has become one of the hottest names in Nashville right now. Young first made a name for himself in Music City back in 2006 after competing and taking home the grand prize in the television show Nashville Star. This ultimately became … Read more
For Kris Kristofferson, country music has “always been about real life, real emotions” and the way he organizes his experiences and tries to make sense out of them. This sweet moment is no different. In 2016, when Kristofferson was in Austin, Texas, for Willie Nelson‘s annual Fourth of July picnic, he made his way over … Read more
Hank Williams was only twenty-nine when he died in 1953, but his influence has endured despite his sadly abbreviated life. He had a huge impact on country music that he literally made country music what it is today. Meanwhile, he’s considered a giant of popular music without whom rock’n’roll might have never existed. So, it … Read more
Ever since he made his way into the country music scene, the East Tennessee native has consistently remained one of the genre’s greatest performers. Take, for instance, this Kenny Chesney and Gretchen Wilson‘s “Hurt So Good” riotous performance which absolutely showcased how easy-going and fun-loving our four-time CMA’s Entertainer of the Year is. In a … Read more
When this dark-haired beauty graced the country music scene back in 1952, she quickly captured the hearts and admiration of anybody and everybody. Country listeners were mesmerized by Kitty Wells songs that showcased her full talent and love for iconic lyrics, which brought her to stardom and paved the way for the powerful female voices … Read more
It’s impressive how Florida Georgia Line songs have been entertaining fans ever since our beloved duo, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, burst on the county music scene in 2012. Through the years, they’ve been captivating country fans’ hearts, shattering records, and ultimately became the biggest country group of the new decade by reigning the airwaves. … Read more
Just by taking a quick peek at a list of Hank Williams songs, you’ll see a combination of up-tempo classics that have been a part of the country’s consciousness for decades. But perhaps the true mark of what made Hank Williams the man we can never forget – despite his short years in the industry … Read more
Through splendid Merle Haggard songs, the Okie From Muskogee turned out to be one of the most influential artists in country music. His standard country sound became the foundation for songs that would ultimately grow into country classics and American Songbook standards. Five years after being released from San Quentin State Prison, Haggard was able … Read more
The year has just begun, but Dolly Parton is already kicking it off with a bang through her brand-new song called “Big Dreams and Faded Jeans,” which she recently released last January 14. The track is the first offering to her upcoming album, Run, Rose, Run. This will be a collection of songs and will … Read more
Growing up in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, Dolly Parton was the eldest among twelve children. While she admits her family was next to nothing, she had her dreams and such undeniable talent. Taking the lessons she learned in the church from her evangelist grandfather, Reverend Jake Owens, Dolly had always been a firm believer … Read more
It’s a known fact that Dolly Parton’s extraordinary musical talent displays itself in her lyrics, along with her powerful vocal ability that could amplify the range of emotions. This is why we often hear people revealing how her beautiful voice moved them to tears – and Stephen Colbert is no exemption. The country music legend … Read more
While country music was dominated by men ever since Billboard started ranking country songs in 1944, things changed for female artists a few decades later – especially when the genre claimed Nashville as the recording center and Country Music Association was created with the goal to reach brand-new and bigger audiences. That’s when Kitty Wells … Read more
There really is truth to the saying that music soothes the soul, so much that it can even heal the wounds which prescription cannot touch. Take, for instance, this short clip that has captured the hearts of many internet users where one little boy named Reed Arnett put the healing power of music on full … Read more
While being a sibling of a popular and more successful celebrity often leaves them stuck, living in their shadows, Johnny Cash’s youngest brother Tommy Cash went on to make a name for himself in the music industry. Though he got some pretty big shoes to fill, he earned a list of exceptional achievements in his … Read more
Are you ready to be stomping your boots with Six-String Soldiers’ “Texas On A Saturday Night?” Serving in the U.S. military, spending long periods of time away from their families, is without a doubt, can be taxing to the soldier’s mental health. But the United States Army Field Band’s Six-String Soldiers got better things in … Read more
Pretty sure you haven’t moved on yet with the action-packed finale of Yellowstone’s Season 4. Well, who else will ever do, when it ended with a bang? Literally, with a gunshot! Not only did John (Kevin Costner) and his children Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) survive a near-fatal attack, but they finally got … Read more
The world of country music is grieving the loss of one of its dearest and awe-inspiring radio and TV personalities, Ralph Emery. He “passed away peacefully” Saturday morning with his family and loved ones around at one hospital in Nashville. He was 88. Some of the genre’s biggest stars quickly took to social media to … Read more
Looking at it, you can easily tell that Alan Jackson and his wife Denise have lived the perfect life together, from being high school sweethearts to today’s strongest couple in Nashville. While they may have lived the perfect life together, Alan and Denise actually have a humble beginning to tell. There’s A Lot More To … Read more
While Willie Nelson could have long ago hung up his hat with his head held high, the country legend instead closed out the second night of the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This was Nelson’s eleventh return to the rotating stage – where nine of these are solo … Read more
Let’s go back to the time when the Queen of Country Music made one of her superfans feel like a star. In 2015, Dolly Parton granted the wishes of Gage Blackwell – her 12-year-old huge fan from Lynnville, Tennessee, with Down syndrome. The two met up at a restaurant in Dollywood theme park, where they … Read more
Travis Tritt has just released the third single from his latest album, and it truly shows the country singer’s longing for the days gone by. Titled “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More,” the song simply looks back to a time when life was much more laidback. Throughout the track, Tritt took a hard … Read more
Ever since her career began flourishing in 1967, Dolly Parton never stopped impressing us, being one of the biggest stars of country music and one of the best-selling recording artists of all time – among all the other things she can do, being a businesswoman, actress, and philanthropist. She has indeed accomplished more than most … Read more
This is perhaps the best rendition of “Move it on Over” that you’ll ever hear! Willie Nelson may be known as one of the most talented country singers in the music industry, but he is also the proud father to sons who are equally as talented as he is. So, in 2017, it was no … Read more
Top 100 Country Songs Chart last updated: December 25, 2022/08:23 pm CST This 2022, we continue to serve you with the freshest news on what’s in, hot, and viral in Country with our top 100 country songs chart. From songs from the up and rising country artists to the classic tunes that always find their … Read more