Meet John Denver’s children – Zachary, Anna Kate, and Jesse Belle- who were the blessed fruits of his two marriages. John Denver was first married to Annie Martell, who inspired one of his hits titled “Annie’s Song.” The two met in 1966 during a concert in Minnesota, and a year later, they exchanged vows. The … Read more
The unexpected news of John Denver’s death rocked not only the entire entertainment industry but the whole nation as well. For decades, John Denver songs had given the world so much joy and generous spirit, especially known for his 1972 anthem “Rocky Mountain High” and popular song “Country Roads.” Denver was found dead after his … Read more
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant’s second record collaboration ‘Raise the Roof’ swept headlines after the duo announced it last week, Thursday. The highly-anticipated album is a follow-up of their 2007 platinum and sixfold Grammy award winning LP ‘Raising Sand’. Alongside Krauss and Plant is producer T-Bone Burnett who also worked with them in the previous record. … Read more
With a collection of 27 Grammy awards, Alison Krauss has definitely cemented her name in the music industry as the fourth most awarded individual in the prestigious award-giving body’s history and the most awarded female artist until Beyonce won her 28th in 2021. But more than a well-decorated career, Krauss’ music sparked a resurgence of … Read more
The wild side of his country upbringing is very present in Laine Hardy’s “Authentic.” Blending crunchy guitars and mandolin with some pounding drums, Laine Hardy’s new song is filled with getting-the-party-started potential. It finds the rising Louisiana country singer delivering the right amount of foot-stomping attitude as he pledges to remain true to his Southern … Read more
The music video of Tim McGraw’s “7500 OBO” was just released, and it features one very special woman in McGraw’s life – his youngest daughter, Audrey. Directed by the sibling filmmaking team Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos, the “7500 OBO” music video matches the slick beat and the heartbreaking story of young love in Tim McGraw‘s … Read more
If you think Trisha Yearwood’s “I Dare You To Love” sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve heard it before. Celebrating a three-decade-long career, Yearwood is absolutely not showing signs of slowing down. In fact, the country superstar just dropped the deluxe version of her 2019 album, Every Girl – which was her first new country album … Read more
In 2000, Alison Krauss’ rendition of “I’ll Fly Away,” featuring singer-songwriter Gillian Welch, was included in the soundtrack album of O Brother, Where Art Thou? – a crime comedy-drama film starring George Clooney and John Turturro, among others. Although it wasn’t the version heard in the film, this rendition won Gospel Recorded Performance of the … Read more
Out of all his incredible tracks, Cody Jinks’ “Hippies and Cowboys” absolutely takes the cake. While most mainstream country songs are heading in a turbulent direction, we’re lucky enough to have an artist such as Jinks who cares more about creating great music rather than the trends or popularity. Written by the singer himself, “Hippies … Read more
While picking Dwight Yoakam songs for this list, we made sure to include a fair share of tunes that showcased his devotion for the past, at the same time presenting an artist who never holds back from showing his edge. Born in Kentucky but raised in Ohio, Yoakam moved to Nashville during the time the … Read more
With the combination of her silky vocals and admirable skills as a fiddler, Alison Krauss songs have helped the genre of bluegrass reach a new audience. The central Illinois native – who is known for giving bluegrass a tinge of folk and country accents – was instantly acclaimed from the beginning of her career in … Read more
Did you know Cody Jinks’ “Loud and Heavy” was actually written with a little help from his two-year-old son? In fact, the singer said his son “got half the writer’s rights on that song.” Definitely one of Cody Jinks’ greatest hits, and his most streamed song, “Loud and Heavy,” finds the revolutionary Texas country-rocker singing … Read more
Even though most of Cody Jinks songs were originally released independently, they surely went straight to the heart of country fans. A native of Haltom City, Texas, Jinks was only sixteen when he began playing country music riffs on the guitar with the help of his father. Soon enough, he started a heavy metal band … Read more
Dwight Yoakam and wife Emily Joyce kept their decade-long relationship under wraps until they announced their union last May 2020. Though there were a few hints as the couple has been seen gracing the red carpet of Grammys multiple times and even stealing everyone’s attention. And last year, the couple also welcomed their son Dalton! … Read more
Whenever you ask any country fan to name their favorite country songs, chances are they’ll eventually end up naming Trace Adkins’ “Honkytonk Badonkadonk.” The song was released as the final single off his 2005 album, Songs About Me, and it turned out to be a pop crossover hit for Adkins. It reached the top 40 … Read more
In 2018, Cody Jinks’ “Must Be The Whiskey” was released as the first single from his album Lifers, giving listeners certainty that this outlaw is here to stay. It climbed the charts, reaching No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart. Story Behind The Song Written by singer-songwriter Josh Morningstar, “Must Be The Whiskey” is … Read more
Cody Jinks and wife Rebecca have been married since 2013, but they have been together for so many years before that. And many fans have been curious about what it was like to have a relationship like theirs, especially how it felt being married to a musician. And the truth was, not every bit of … Read more
Austine Burke’s “Wet Dream” is the newest last song syndrome in town, and everyone is just honestly obsessed with it. Whether you like it or not, the song will get stuck in your head for days, and eventually, you’ll find yourself jamming to it and actually enjoying it. The witty, double entendre song about fishing … Read more
The end to a cherished relationship is always difficult, and nothing puts your feelings into wise words than Brett Young’s “Mercy.” Truly, it’s a crowd favorite among Brett Young songs. It was released to country radio in 2018 as his debut studio album’s fourth and final single. As expected, countless men and women turned to … Read more
This California native definitely shows no signs of slowing down. When Brett Young’s “In Case You Didn’t Know” was released as the follow-up to his gold-certified debut single, it broke records left and right. After selling more than a million sales, “In Case You Didn’t Know” earned a triple Platinum from RIAA – the first … Read more
Even in crazy times like these, Travis Tritt’s “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” reminds us that there are actually countless reasons to celebrate and be thankful. Tritt released the song in 2000 as the second single off his album Down the Road I Go. It then reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Country … Read more
Brett Young was not like most musicians who dreamt of singing and performing on stage ever since he was young. In fact, it was only his second choice for a career, with baseball being the first. But a twist of fate, or in his case an elbow, turned his life around and back to music. … Read more
If you’ve been listening to country radio lately, you’ve without a doubt heard Brett Young songs that are catchy enough to ignore. Perhaps, they’re even still stuck in your head right now. The California native has indeed quietly become a powerhouse in country music the moment he embraced his countryside in Nashville – landing his … Read more
While there’s no such thing as a perfect mother, they are the best in the world. They are our best mentors, role models, and the most incredible friends we could ever ask for. Above all things, their love is similar to nothing else on the planet – and The Band Perry’s “Mother Like Mine” captured … Read more
The year 2010 has definitely been a whirlwind for the family trio. It was the time when The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” was released as the second single off their self-titled debut album – which then catapulted the group to fame. The song reached the top rankings of various music chart sites. In … Read more
Brett Young and wife Taylor Mills’ love story took a decade to write before they finally exchanged their vows. And just like many stories, theirs was also filled with ups and downs, and at one point, the couple even broke off their relationship to pursue their own paths. But true love always has its way … Read more
Released in 2008 as the first single off his third studio album Wide Open, Jason Aldean’s “She’s Country” took the singer’s career off at an overwhelming rate. The song was absolutely a big hit for Aldean, landing No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart while peaking at No. 29 on Billboard Hot 100. It … Read more
Slowing things down a notch from his usual upbeat party songs, Jason Aldean’s “You Make It Easy” took a note out of the sexy book to bring a slow waltz-like jam to country radio. The love ballad – which finds Jason Aldean professing how the love of his life makes him feel – was released … Read more
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar is one of the hottest restaurants in downtown Nashville. The three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year opened the bar last June 20, 2018 in partnership with TC Restaurant Group, and he really made sure to deliver top-notch quality from the entertainment down to the food and cocktails. Tourists and … Read more
We all know The Band Perry and their iconic 2010 single “If I Die Young” that put them on the country music map. The song was a smashing hit that went seven times platinum and was also named as CMA’s Single and Song of the Year in 2011. And it even earned the band the … Read more