Remember When Juice Newton Scored The Biggest Success With “Queen Of Hearts”
“Queen of Hearts” became Juice Newton’s most successful song in her career. She released her version in 1981 as a single, and part of her album Juice.
John Denver Paid Tribute To His Most Prized Possession in “This Old Guitar”
Released in 1974, "This Old Guitar" was written and performed by John Denver. This song was his song about a 1910 Gibson "F-hole" acoustic jazz guitar his grandmother gave him when he was 12 years old. It became Denver's prized possession, as he learned to love music playing the instrument.
Anne Murray Needs A Million Miracles To Stop The Pain in “Broken Hearted Me”
"Broken Hearted Me" by Anne Murray portrays the inability of time to heal a broken heart. It sill also include facts about the song.
Home Free Gave Maren Morris’ “My Church” Some Gospel Twist
One of our favorite country a cappella vocal groups, Home Free, is again thrilling us with their rich take on Maren Morris’ “My Church.”
Time To Crank Up Johnny Russell’s “Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon Beer”
“Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer” is a song written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Russell.
How Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson Made “Good Hearted Woman” Iconic
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s "Good Hearted Woman" offers nothing less than quality and brilliance. The story behind the song is pretty interesting, too.
Chris Young Wants To Be The Perfect Man He Can Be In “The Man I Want To Be”
On May 2010 Chris Young’s “The Man I Want to be” became number one on the US Billboard Country Charts. The song was his third track for his album The Man I Want to be. It was written by Brett James and Tim Nichols, released under the RCA Nashville label.
Iconic Couple Johnny Cash and June Carter In One Iconic Duet, “Jackson”
"Jackson" was penned by Billy Edd Wheeler and Jerry Leiber, first recorded by Wheeler in 1963. Johnny Cash and June Carter recorded their version in 1967.
Alan Jackson Found Himself in Various Situations in The Song “Where I Come From”
Alan Jackson never disappoints us with his great ballads. One of his great singles is "Where I Come From," a song of Southern lifestyle.
Big & Rich’s “8th Of November” Is More Than Just Another Song About Vietnam
Big & Rich relive the Vietnam War with their song, “8th Of November”. A Vietnam veteran, Niles Harris, was the inspiration of the song, the same man who gave Big Kenny his top hit. It is a tribute to their friend, Niles Harris, United States retired Army, who was one of the wounded soldiers that day.
Brandi Carlile Dedicates “Cowgirls” To All The Boys In The Country Music Industry
Brandi Carlile's "Cowgirls" asserts that “it’s time for you to let them, cowgirls, in” – at the same time putting country lifestyle’s authenticity into question.
The Platters Revived “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” With Taste
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” was first heard in 1933. Through the years, the song had many renditions, but The Platters version was the most successful.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Chemistry is on Full Display in “Happy Anywhere”
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's "Happy Anywhere" was finally released during the TODAY Summer Concert Series. This is the couple’s fourth collaboration.
Rosanne Cash Covered Her Father’s “Tennessee Flat Top Box” Without Knowing It
Back in 1962, “Tennessee Flat Top Box” by Johnny Cash, only managed to land in the No. 11 spot. However, in 1988, Rosanne made the song a chart topper.
The Success of Ronnie Milsap With His 1st No. 1 Hit “Pure Love”
Tom Collins heard Rabbitt perform “Pure Love” at a live show in Nashville. However, Charley Pride suggested that Ronnie Milsap record it because of Milsap’s wide-ranging musical background, Collins went to great lengths to ensure a “country” production.
The Song That Launched Country Legend Hank Snow’s Career: “I’m Moving On”
"I'm Moving On" is a song written and recorded by Hank Snow in 1950. It was the first of his seven number 1 songs. Because of the song's success, Snow has been invited as part of the Grand Ole Opry cast on that same year.
Throwback to Scotty McCreery’s Debut Single “I Love You This Big” That Made Us All Gush
Scotty McCreery's "I Love You This Big" was his coronation single for winning the tenth season of American Idol. It was also released after the show’s finale.
Reba McEntire Goes Through The Pain of a Divorced Couple in “Every Other Weekend”
Reba McEntire collaborated with Kenny Chesney and Skip Ewing to record her song “Every Other Weekend.” Two versions of the song were released.
Three Soldiers Unleashed Powerful Performance of “Seven Spanish Angels”
Three of the Six-String Soldiers performed the iconic hit of Willie Nelson and Ray Charles, “Seven Spanish Angels” at the Houston Fest in 2017.
Craig Campbell Sings About The Hardships Parents Go Through In “Family Man”
In appreciation to all husbands and dads, here’s Family Man by Craig Campbell.
Here’s Why Garth Brooks Love His Song “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance”
Not all songs came out of cherries on the top process. Some underwent sad stories. Such was Garth Brooks’ 2016 single "Baby, Let's Lay Down and Dance". It is an upbeat country-rocker, but the joy is a little sentimental for Garth Brooks.
Throwback to Clint Black and Steve Wariner’s Incredible Collaboration of “Been There”
Clint Black collaborated with his friend Steve Wariner in 1999 to release their single in 2000. “Been There” reached No. 5 on the Billboard chart.
Justin Moore Showcased His Deeper Side in “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home”
Justin Moore's "The Ones That Didn't Make It Back Home" tapped into a more emotional topic, paying tribute to all the American soldiers and other heroes.
Alan Jackson Sings About The Struggle of Losing a Lover in “Monday Morning Church”
Alan Jackson's "Monday Morning Church" is said to be one of the saddest country songs of all time. It even ranked No. 39 on Rolling Stone’s list.
Here’s Why Kellie Pickler Gets Emotional Every Time She Sings “The Letter to Daddy”
Kellie Pickler's “The Letter to Daddy” proved she’s still a daddy’s girl despite the troubled life her father has lived as he struggled with addiction.
Tyler Farr’s “Redneck Crazy” Climbed The Charts Despite The Backlash
The song talks about a disappointed man who sees his girlfriend with another guy. He tells her she broke his heart and made him go “redneck crazy.”
ICYMI: Alabama Went Live On New Year’s Eve and Their 2021 Tours
Nothing says a better farewell to indeed a shocking year with rock music itself but of course with a little mix of country music presented by Alabama through their free New Year's Eve Livestream concert which premiered on December 31, 2020.
Why 2020 has Been a Great Year for Luke Combs
The year 2020 didn't make a good impression on most of us. But if you ask Luke Combs, he has other stories to tell as he describes his time at home as "productive."
Country Music Legends Who Bid Us Goodbye this 2020
Today, we remember all of the country music legends we lost in 2020 and their contributions throughout the years.
Sara Evans’ “Born to Fly” Literally Took Her Career Off From The Time It Became a hit
Recorded by Sara Evans, this song is meant to uplift the spirit of every woman in the world as well as to remind them that they are born to fly.