Line dance is always a fun and non-stressful way to get everyone onto the dance floor. It’s easy to get and follow through, and doing it with other people makes it even more entertaining. If you’re not familiar with the dance, it’s basically what its name implies: people dancing to music while in a line. … Read more
Love it or hate it, but you can never deny the far-reaching appeal of Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart.” The catchy song totally dominated the airwaves when it was released in 1992 as the first single off Cyrus’ debut album Some Gave All. In the United States alone, it became a crossover hit on … Read more
Did you know that when country superstar Billy Ray Cyrus released his debut album in 1992, it became an instant chart and sales success? In fact, it went straight to the top of country album charts – not only in the United States but also in several other countries. Billy Ray Cyrus songs even sparked … Read more
Meet Garth Brooks’ daughters – Taylor, August, and Allie – who have all definitely grown up to be the gorgeous women that they have always been meant to be. The three women are the blessings from Brooks’ first marriage with college sweetheart Sandy Mahl. During the height of his career, the country crooner famously took … Read more
We all love to reminisce – that’s part of life. And these country songs about growing up will help you realize how important it is to look back with joy and contentment at the wonderful blessings in our lives. RELATED: 10 Country Songs About Sons That Will Make You Emotional We all have experienced huge … Read more
Dubbed as “The Storyteller” of country music, Tom T. Hall undeniably established not just a successful career but a well-distinguished one. You can hear a song, and you’d know without a doubt that it’s Tom T. Hall’s. Alongside his contemporaries like Kris Kristofferson, John Hartford, and Mickey Newbury, Hall led the era of literary country … Read more
Penned by the group’s lead vocalist and songwriter Don Reid, The Statler Brothers’ “I’ll Go To My Grave Loving You” has wonderfully portrayed how deep a man’s love can be. The country ballad was based upon the song of Don’s brother and fellow lead singer Harold Reid, titled “He Went to the Cross Loving You.” … Read more
The four members of the American country and gospel vocal group – brothers Don and Harold Reid, Phil Baisley, and Lew DeWitt – have been much-loved for years. So it’s no surprise how The Statler Brothers songs remarkably stand the test of time. The Statler Brothers actually started their career in the middle of 1950s, … Read more
It’s a sad day again for the country music industry. Don Everly, the other half of the pioneering and chart-topping country rock-and-roll duo The Everly Brothers, has died. He was 84. The news was confirmed by The Los Angeles Times through a family spokesperson on Saturday night. He died at his home in Nashville, but … Read more
Bestowed with the singular honorific as “The Storyteller” of country music, Tom T. Hall’s songwriting captured the intimate details of life with so much depth and sensitivity. Not to mention bringing a new level of pungent wit to his songs that made it even more impactful. His songs may not have earned him a long … Read more
It’s amazing how listening to Tom T. Hall songs was almost the same as listening to a story told by a friend you bumped into on the corner. They’re easygoing, unassuming, and have essentially captured life’s intimate details. So, it was no surprise when Hall became one of Nashville’s most prominent singer-songwriters throughout the 1970s. … Read more
Did you know that Kris Kristofferson songs are estimated to have been recorded by more than 450 artists? Kristofferson’s success as a country singer-songwriter is truly beyond comparison. His chart-topping hits helped redefine country music and led to a lengthy career that spanned more than five decades. With that in mind, let’s take a look … Read more
News of Garth Brooks’ divorce undeniably left a lot of fans surprised, even shocked. Their 15 years of marriage ended in 2001 with a long and highly-publicized legal battle and one of the most expensive settlements in the country music industry. So, what exactly happened to them? The Love History: How did Garth Brooks and … Read more
Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood first met in a recording studio, and just like a match made in heaven, the two immediately felt a connection. They became close friends and music collaborators, performing together on the same stage. But it took twelve years before that connection finally turned into an official relationship. Yet despite … Read more
For all the countrymen and women who love to drop a line from time to time – here’s some good news for you! We’ve made a list of country songs about fishing that will get you hooked from the get-go. RELATED: Honoring the Legends: Male Country Singers Who Changed Music Forever From playful songs to … Read more
Lady A entertained the music-goers at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 8. On top of that, the crowd got the best surprise from the unexpected duet by none other than Hillary Scott and her eight-year-old daughter, Eisele Kaye Tyrrell. After the remarkable performances from rising country stars Tenille Art, Niko Moon, and Carly Pearce, … Read more
In 2007, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood joined forces together to create the trio Lady A – and it was the best decision they ever made. As individuals, they’re each unbelievably talented singers and songwriters in their own right; but together, they’re an ingenious force to be reckoned with. And this is very … Read more
With lyrics and melody ringing with joy, fans around the world continue to revel in John Denver’s “Thank God I’m A Country Boy.” It first appeared on Denver’s 1974 album Back Home Again, but it sadly failed to enter the charts. A few months later, a live version of his performance on the first night … Read more
Just by listening to John Denver’s “Sunshine on my Shoulders,” you’ll immediately understand what made him so appealing to so many. It first appeared on his fourth studio album, Poems, Prayers & Promises, released in 1971. But as Denver started gaining an audience with his heartwarming ballads singing about the pleasure of simple things, the … Read more
Many can write, but only a few can tell a story with pungent wit, sensitivity, and depth, like Tom T. Hall. The famed storyteller of country music and one of the genre’s leading figures during the ‘70s passed away at 85 in his home in Franklin, Tennessee, his son Dean Hall told The Tennessean. As … Read more
The 1970s is absolutely filled with incredible folk and country songs, and this includes John Denver’s “Calypso,” which was released as the B-side of his final No. 1 pop hit “I’m Sorry” and was featured on his album Windsong. “Calypso” received significant airplay in 1975, helping it land at the second spot of Billboard Hot … Read more
Alan Jackson’s “You’ll Always Be My Baby” was released last April 16, and the heartwarming country ballad definitely pierced hearts. He personally wrote the song after his oldest daughter Mattie requested one for their father-daughter dance during her wedding last summer of 2017. And this might soon be listed as one of Alan Jackson’s greatest … Read more
Zachary John Denver is the adopted son of the late country singer John Denver and his first wife, Annie Martell. The couple married back in 1967 but struggled to have a child of their own, so they decided to adopt. A couple of years later, after Denver and Martell adopted Zachary, they gave another soul … Read more
Audrey McGraw featured as the newest leading lady in her dad’s newest music video. Needless to say, her parents Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were very proud of her. Tim McGraw’s “7500 OBO,” which premiered last August 14 was the third single off his 16th studio album and musical project ‘Here on Earth’ released last summer. … Read more
We all know that John Denver wrote the song ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ in 1966 and it was made famous by the trio, Peter, Paul, and Mary. ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ was originally titled, Babe, I Hate to Go but John Denver was luckily convinced by a producer to change its name. Sadly, … Read more
In 1972, John Denver released his album Rocky Mountain High, and it quickly became his first Top Ten album as it landed in No. 4. The album was propelled by its lead single, “Rocky Mountain High,” which hit No. 9 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart while No. 3 on the Easy Listening chart – … Read more
“Annie’s Song” was released as a single from John Denver’s album Back Home Again. It went on to become his second No. 1 song in the United States, dominating that spot for two weeks in July 1974. The song also reached No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart as well as in the United Kingdom, … Read more
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was released as a single almost fifty-years ago today. The song was from his 1971 album “Poems, Prayers & Promises.” Songwriters Bill Danoff and his wife, Taffy Nivert, originally started writing the song for Johnny Cash. But, when Denver learned about the track, he offered to help finish … Read more
Did you know that John Denver’s “Leaving On A Jet Plane” was initially titled “Babe I Hate To Go?” It was included on his debut demo album John Denver Sings. However, his then-producer, Milt Okun, persuaded him to replace it, so he gave the song a new name. While it was one of the most … Read more
Being one of the world’s best-loved recording artists of the 1970s, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter and performer. John Denver songs touched people of all different backgrounds and extended to fans of all ages. Born in Roswell, New Mexico, Denver started performing in local clubs before joining the Chad Mitchell Trio – … Read more