Festival Title: Rock the South 2024 Festival Duration: July 18-20, 2024 Venue: York Farms in Cullman, Alabama Performers Include: Eric Church, HARDY, Jelly Roll, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The biggest party in the South, Rock the South, is raring and ready to raise hell in Cullman, Alabama, and they’re celebrating country … Read more
In 2019, legendary country singer George Strait made his fans happy when he released his hit song “God and Country Music” as part of his album Honky Tonk Time Machine. The song was slow and sparse, giving off that signature George Strait flair to it. Although no reports of the song landing on any charts, … Read more
American country singer Glen Campbell gave an emotional performance for his rendition of the hit gospel song “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” at the North Phoenix Baptist Church in 1989. The song was released as part of Campbell’s forty-fifth studio album, Favorite Hymns. Campbell fell in love with traditional gospel hymns at a … Read more
In 2019, Reba McEntire, the Queen of Country Music, released the track “Stronger Than the Truth” from her album of the same title. It is a song that is close to the singer’s heart. In an interview, she stated that the songs included in the album are probably the “most country music she has ever … Read more
It was 1989, and no one would’ve expected to hear the late Hank Williams’ voice again — let alone blend with his son, Hank Williams Jr. But with the power of technology, they were given another chance. And it was the cover of Big Bill Lister’s “There’s a Tear in My Beer.” Williams originally wrote … Read more
Festival Title: Country On The Bay 2024 Festival Duration: July 19-21, 2024 Venue: Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Performers Include: Blake Shelton, Dallas Smith, Trace Adkins, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Country On The Bay is coming back and setting up camp for three days at Fort William … Read more
“I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home” by David Frizzell is a wittingly amusing anthem for the wives who can’t control their husband’s costly drinking habits. Written by Dewayne Blackwell, it was released in April 1982 as the first track to Frizzell’s album The Family’s Fine, But This One’s All Mine. The masterpiece … Read more
The Bellamy Brothers make a flirtatious remark on their single “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me.” Released in March 1979, David Bellamy wrote the track and recorded it with his younger brother, Homer, for their fourth studio album, The Two and Only. Producer Michael Lloyd took part … Read more
Way back in the 80s, The Judds made a beautiful rendition of “Coat of Many Colors” by Dolly Parton. When the pair were still independent artists, they went by the names of Wynonna Judd and her mother, Naomi Judd. They eventually signed to RBC Nashville Records in 1983 and rose to fame after their performance … Read more
Reimagining an upbeat country classic, Alan Jackson made his cover of “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran, released on June 6, 1994. He was inspired by Buck Owens’ version of the song and eventually added it as the first track to his fifth studio album, Who I Am, released on June 28, 1994. The album consists … Read more
If you’ve got no one to talk to about your pain, where do you go? If there is nothing but walls around while in remorse, you can have some company while playing Faron Young’s 1961 single “Hello Walls.” His smooth, clean, tenor voice will take you to a comforting place where you can find solace … Read more
Festival Title: Faster Horses Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 19-21, 2024 Venue: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan Performers Include: HARDY, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The 11th annual Faster Horses Festival is giddying up at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, for another three days of … Read more
Country sensation Willie Nelson missed the opening weekend of the 2024 edition of his Outlaw Music Festival Tour in Alpharetta, Georgia, and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina. The 91-year-old music legend felt ill and posted on his Instagram that he had been advised to rest for four days. Many fans wished Willie well and showed … Read more
In 1996, country singer Daryle Singletary released his song “Amen Kind of Love” as part of his album, All Because of You. From the song’s catchy tune to Daryle’s traditional country voice, “Amen Kind of Love” became an instant favorite among listeners. It landed at no.2 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and Canada … Read more
In 2019, Brooks & Dunn surprised their fans when they announced they’d collaborate with rising country artist Jon Pardi on a re-recorded version of their hit classic song “My Next Broken Heart” as part of their album, Reboot. In an interview, Brooks & Dunn revealed more details about their reunion album, stating that they wanted … Read more
In 1991, the known country duo Brooks & Dunn released their second number-one hit, “My Next Broken Heart,” as part of their album Brand New Man. Upon its release, the song immediately hit the charts landing at the no. 1 spot on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and no. 3 on Canada Country Tracks … Read more
Under the Big Machine, in conjunction with the Rockin’ R. label, living legend Reba McEntire released “Freedom” on March 22, 2019, for the liberty-seekers out there. The song was penned by Tommy Cecil, James Brunswick, John Pierce, and Jaida Dreyer as the lead single to McEntire’s 2019 album Stronger than Truth. McEntire took part in … Read more
Written by Dean Dillon, Bubba Strait, and George Strait himself, “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” is the lead-off single to Straits’ 30th studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine. It earned a lawfully fair spot in the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 at No. 11 following its release on February 11, 2019. The song also reached … Read more
Who do you talk to when no one is around to comfort you? The walls, ceiling, and windows in your house could keep you warm for a while, but until when? If you have kept yourself company after a breakup, Willie Nelson’s “Hello Walls” is the right song for you. Nelson wrote and recorded his … Read more
“Summertime Blues” may sound upbeat and ideal for a fun summer anthem, but the lyrics say otherwise. The song speaks of a young man’s frustration with his employment status and its limitations. Only American rock icon Eddie Cochran can make being broke in the summer amusingly playful. Cochran co-wrote the song with his manager Jerry … Read more
Festival Title: Country Thunder Wisconsin 2024 Festival Duration: July 18-21, 2024 Venue: Lance Drive in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin Performers Include: Eric Church, Nickelback, Lainey Wilson, Koe Wetzel, Bailey Zimmerman, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here After hitting Saskatchewan, the multi-state and multi-country music festival Country Thunder takes over Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Country Thunder … Read more
Country singer Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Jae, are officially a family of five with the arrival of their baby boy on June 18. The news was confirmed by the third-time parents on Instagram the next day, which was also Katelyn’s birthday, introducing him as Krewe Allen Brown. Along with it was a series … Read more
Days after the world lost the legendary Conway Twitty, another country legend paid tribute to the late singer with an emotional rendition of his iconic “Hello Darlin’,” and it’s none other than George Jones. “Thank goodness for George Jones,” said the host during the tribute. “He’s just recorded a new album, and he’s going to … Read more
Still not feeling numb after five drinks? If you’re trying to move on from a heartbreak, we hate to break it to you, but Merle Haggard’s lyrics in “Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down” are proof enough that drinking isn’t going to make you feel any better. The song was written by Haggard himself with … Read more
On the road to becoming a country breakout star, Ashley Cooke is an up-and-coming artist who is known for her smash hit “Your Place” in 2023. She brings down-to-earth vibes into the music scene with her masterfully written lyrics and effortless singing. The emerging artist brings out the magic between heartbeats that gather both old … Read more
Festival Title: Huercasa Country Festival 2024 Festival Duration: July 5-7, 2024 Venue: Las Delicias Municipal Soccer Field in Riaza, Segovia, Spain Performers Include: Kaitlin Butts, Myron Elkins, A Thousand Horses, The Wonder Women of Country, GospelbeacH, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Huercasa Country Festival, the only massive festival in Spain attracting over … Read more
Festival Title: Under The Big Sky 2024 Festival Duration: July 12-14, 2024 Venue: Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish, Montana Performers Include: Billy Strings, Miranda Lambert, Turnpike Troubadours, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here It’s that time of the year to gather your friends and family to enjoy country music. Under The Big Sky … Read more
Festival Title: Country Jam USA 2024 Festival Duration: July 18-20, 2024 Venue: Eau Claire Event District in Eau Claire, Wisconsin Performers Include: HARDY, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, and more Ticket Information: Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The three-day annual Country Jam USA brings country music’s top performers and hottest up-and-coming artists to Eau Claire, … Read more
Festival Title: Country Thunder Saskatchewan 2024 Festival Duration: July 11-14, 2024 Venue: Craven World Campground in Craven, Saskatchewan, Canada Performers Include: Luke Combs, Nickelback, Dallas Smith, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Country Thunder Saskatchewan is one of the six stops of the largest country music festival brands in North America and Canada. … Read more
Festival Title: Windy City Smokeout 2024 Festival Duration: July 11-14, 2024 Venue: United Centre Parking Lot in Chicago, Illinois Performers Include: Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Windy City Smokeout is gearing up to take over United Centre Parking Lot in Chicago, Illinois, for four … Read more