In 1989, country superstar Ronnie Milsap released one of his greatest hits, “Houston Solution,” as part of his album Stranger Things Have Happened. “Houston Solution” depicts many events in Milsap’s life. Although he grew up in a relatively underprivileged household and had a congenital disease that almost made him blind, Milsap still had quite a … Read more
In 2019, Ronnie Milsap collaborated with George Strait on the re-recorded version of his classic hit song “Houston Solution” for his album The Duets. The album included collections of duets with legendary country singers like Willie Nelson, Montgomery Gentry, Dolly Parton, and many more. Among the most looked-forward collaborations was his duet with the “King … Read more
In July 1992, two of country’s biggest names, Charley Pride and Glen Campbell, honored Marty Robbins with a joint performance of his biggest hit, “El Paso,” at Crosby Clambake in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The song was a chart-topper not only in country but also in pop. It even won the singer the first awarded Grammy … Read more
Garth Brooks’ 1990 album No Fences collected four consecutive number-one hits, but one song undeniably stood out — his lead single, “Friends in Low Places,” which won an ACM and CMA award for Single of the Year. And it did for two reasons: the lyrical prowess of the track and, more importantly, Brooks’ phenomenal delivery … Read more
Famous for his hit song “Wolverton Mountain,” Claude King has become one of the most prominent names in the industry. Throughout his career, the country singer has sold over a million records and gained many followers, eventually becoming a standard among many aspiring country artists today. However, aside from being an amazing singer, there is … Read more
In 2001, the renowned country duo Brooks & Dunn released “Ain’t Nothing ‘bout You” as part of their album Steers & Stripes – and let’s just say the song was nothing their fans expected. Although they are known as honky-tonk singers, the duo decided to try a new style when they recorded their album’s first … Read more
Country music group The Chicks (formerly known as Dixie Chicks) released the song “Wide Open Spaces” in 1998 as the title track of their debut album under major label Monument Records. It hit number one on the U.S. Country Singles chart, spending four weeks on it, and even snagged a Top 41 at the Billboard … Read more
Festival Title: AmeriServFlood City Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 26-27, 2024 Venue: Peoples Natural Gas Park on 90 Johns St., Johnstown, Pennsylvania Performers Include: Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light, Andy Frasco & the U.N., and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Flood City Music Festival is taking over People Natural … Read more
Country hitmaker Jelly Roll never forgot where he came from, and last June, a fan was blessed by his kind heart. On Monday night, June 17, 2024, the singer headlined a free event in Nashville, 107.5 The River’s River On The Rooftop concert series show, hosted at Skydeck on Broadway. He was there along with … Read more
In 1996, legendary country singer Willie Nelson released one of the most heartfelt covers of the classic gospel song “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” as part of his album, How Great Thou Art. The song was originally released by Joseph Scriven as a poem in 1855. It was not until 1868 that Charles … Read more
In 1965, Loretta Lynn released one of the most amazing covers of the classic gospel hymn “In The Sweet By and By” as part of her album, Hymns. Written by S. Fillmore Bennett, the song was originally released in 1868 as a Christian hymn. Due to its captivating lyrics about having faith in God, the … Read more
“I Need More of You” is just another one of those songs on the Bellamy Brothers’ long list of definitive hits. With David Bellamy’s songwriting and Homer’s harmonies, the record was released in January 1985 as the tenth track to the Brothers’ ninth studio album, Restless. Their distinguished tone from each other made it a … Read more
Jack Greene’s piercing rendition of “There Goes My Everything” is a must-add song to your playlist of heartbreaks. Under Decca Records, Greene recorded the song on August 6, 1966 then released it in September that year for his album with the same name. Written by Dallas Frazier, the song was initially recorded by Ferlin Husky … Read more
Produced by Buddy Cannon, “Tammy Wynette Kind of Pain” by Reba McEntire is the fourth track to her 2019 album Stronger than the Truth. McEntire released the song on March 8, 2019, with credits to songwriters Shelley Skidmore, Mark Narmore, and Brandy Clark. The song may not be as popular as her other tracks but … Read more
Written by Curly Putman and Bobby Braddock, “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” is the lead single to Tammy Wynette’s third album with the same name. It was released in May 1968 and took the No. 1 spot on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs. The single also climbed to No. 63 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This was … Read more
One of Rosanne Cash’s best songs can be traced back to her prime in the 80s. An American singer-songwriter and a soul-searching author, Cash has released songs that made her among the pioneers of contemporary country. Her hit single “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me” was released in February 1985 under Columbia Records. … Read more
Nothing is more exciting than two generations of artists performing on one big stage. Flashback to the night of April 7, 2019, Country music legend George Strait and Grammy Award-winning country singer Miranda Lambert unite for a moving performance of Strait’s 2001 hit “Run” at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards. Written by Anthony … Read more
Festival Title: Tailgate N’ Tallboys Michigan 2024 Festival Duration: July 26-27, 2024 Venue: Midland County Fairgrounds in Midland, Michigan Performers Include: Jelly Roll, Quinn XCII, Jessie Murph, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Tailgate N’ Tallboys Michigan is the last stop of the festival, and it follows the successful runs in Bloomington, Illinois, … Read more
Festival Title: Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 25-28, 2024 Venue: Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Performers Include: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s event of the summer, the Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival, is gearing up for another four days of country music and … Read more
Festival Title: Night in the Country Nevada 2024 Festival Duration: July 25-27, 2024 Venue: Country Farmland in Yerington, Nevada Performers Include: Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Night in the Country Nevada (NITCNV) music fest will conquer 160 acres of farmland in Yerington, Nevada, from July 25-27, … Read more
Festival Title: Headwaters Country Jam 2024 Festival Duration: July 25-27, 2024 Venue: 1865 Highway 2, just outside of Three Forks in Cardwell, Montana Performers Include: Gary Allan, Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here It’s another jam-packed year for Headwaters Country Jam, Montana’s biggest annual country music festival celebrating all … Read more
Debuting his gospel album on February 28, 2006, Alan Jackson made his own rendition of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by Helen H. Lemmel. The song was featured as the 11th track to his thirteenth studio album, Precious Memories. Unlike his country albums, this project consists of covers of popular gospel songs, including “Blessed Assurance” … Read more
In 2018, American singer Tori Kelly released a gospel song titled “Never Alone” as part of her album Hiding Place. The song instantly became one of Tori Kelly’s greatest hits, landing at no. 1 on the US Hot Gospel Songs (Billboard), no. 14 on the US Christian Songs (Billboard), and no. 25 on the US … Read more
Festival Title: FloydFest Horizon 2024 Festival Duration: July 24-28, 2024 2024 Venue: 5826 Floyd Highway FestivalPark in North Check, Virginia Performers Include: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Black Pumas, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here | Cash or Trade Here FloydFest is definitely back, setting up for the five-day country … Read more
Festival Title: FairWell Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 19-21, 2024 Venue: Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Central Oregon, Oregon Performers Include: Kacey Musgraves, Caamp, Billy Strings, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Deschutes County Fairgrounds is gearing up for the second installment of the FairWell Festival – after a successful inaugural run last year … Read more
In 2024, American rapper Post Malone released the country bop “Pour Me A Drink,” featuring country superstar Blake Shelton – and let’s say, it was far beyond what people expected. The Sunflower singer is known to be one of the most famous rappers of this generation. But in this song, he proves to everyone that … Read more
Country singer Mark Chesnutt from Beaumont, Texas, shared a health update on his Instagram account following an emergency heart surgery earlier in June 2024. In his post, he wrote, “Well folks, doc says I got a new heart! I’m recovering comfortably at home with my family. Today we sat on the porch just soaking in … Read more
Billy Ray Cyrus claims estranged wife, Firerose, has verbally, emotionally, and physically abused him during their seven-month marriage. The claims came about after Firerose filed a response to Cyrus’ divorce filing on June 14 in Williamson County, Tennessee, that accuses him of ‘extreme verbal, emotional and psychological abuse.’ Cyrus responded with new court documents in … Read more
In 1957, legendary country singer Sonny James released one of the timeless covers of the classic hit song “Young Love.” The song was originally released by Ric Cartey and Jiva-Tones in 1956. Although it was such a hit among young listeners at that time, Cartey’s version never charted. But this was not the end of … Read more
In 1969, Doug Kershaw released his solo version of the hit song “Diggy Diggy Lo,” which surprised fans. The song was originally released by Doug and his brother Rusty in 1961 as part of their album, The Cajun Way. The duo’s version peaked at no. 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles, making it … Read more