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The Chicks + Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)

The Chicks’ “Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)” Will Soothe Your Longing Heart

The Chicks' version of "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)" is a heart-wrenching song for someone who misses a loved one

Vince Gill + Let There Be Peace on Earth

Love and Peace: The Story of Vince Gill’s “Let There Be Peace on Earth”

Vince Gill recorded "Let There Be Peace on Earth" with his daughter, Jenny Gill and here's what we know about the meaning behind the song.

Tennessee Ernie Ford + In the Garden

Tennessee Ernie Ford Brings You Closer to God with “In the Garden”

Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “In the Garden” became the most popular version of the 1913 classic and here's why.

Johnny Horton + Johnny Reb

Johnny Horton Tells You About The Soldier “Johnny Reb”  

Johnny Horton's "Johnny Reb" is known to be one of the most iconic American songs and here is why we think that’s so.

Hank Williams Sings “Lovesick Blues” For Your Aching Hearts

Hank Williams Sings “Lovesick Blues” For Your Aching Hearts

Hank Williams' "Lovesick Blues" became the anthem for people suffering from unrequited love and here's why.

Mac Wiseman + I'm Using My Bible For A Roadmap

The Ultimate Guide to Peace: Mac Wiseman’s “I’m Using My Bible For A Roadmap”

Mac Wiseman’s “I’m Using My Bible For A Roadmap” reminds us that the Bible is no ordinary book, and it’s full of teachings that feed the hungry soul. 

Dierks Bentley - Say You Do

Begging for You and Your Love in Dierks Bentley’s “Say You Do”

We all went through that stage where we want that kind of love that somehow doesn’t want us back anymore. Dierks Bentley’s “Say You Do” is the perfect song to describe that stage.

The Chicks - Sin Wagon

The Chicks’ “Sin Wagon”: An Anthem for All Independent Woman

The Chicks' "Sin Wagon" is a part of the band's 1999 "Fly" album with a distinctive blend of distinctive melodies and provocative lyrics

Mark Wills Songs

10 Mark Wills’s Songs That Will Make You His Fan 

Here are ten of Mark Wills’s songs, from his debut to his current jam, that will definitely make you a fan of him – if you’re not already one. 

Alan Jackson + Gone Country

Alan Jackson Celebrates The Spread Of Country Music In His 1994 Single “Gone Country”

Written by Bob McDill, Alan Jackson’s “Gone Country” is a fun country music commentary celebrating how the genre has grown. Check it out. 

Bobbie Gentry + I'll Never Fall In Love Again

Bobbie Gentry’s Timeless Rendition of “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again”

Country singer Bobbie Gentry’s rendition of the classic “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” stood out among the song’s long list of covers.

Billy Ray Cyrus + Mason Ramsey + Old Town Road

Billy Ray Cyrus and Mason Ramsey Perform “Old Town Road” At The Grand Ole Opry 2019

Billy Ray Cyrus and Mason Ramsey rocked the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in 2019 with their performance of “Old Town Road.” Check it out here. 

Charley Pride + Someone Loves You Honey

Charley Pride Sings Of Sweet Love With “Someone Loves You Honey”

Country singer Charley Pride was the master of heartbroken ballads, but he had some sweet love songs, like “Someone Loves You Honey.”

Lefty Frizzell + Saginaw, Michigan

“Saginaw, Michigan”: The Legacy Of Lefty Frizzell

Country singer Lefty Frizzell sang of a bamboozled rich man in his last number-one hit on the charts, “Saginaw, Michigan.” Here’s the story.

Diamond Rio + Unbelievable

Let’s Dance Together To Diamond Rio’s Super Catchy Tune “Unbelievable”

Ballads are nice, but honestly, super catchy tunes about love, like “Unbelievable” by Diamond Rio, just hit differently. Let’s take a look. 

Janis Joplin’s Posthumous Track “Me and Bobby McGee” Was Her Only Solo No.1 Single

Country singer Janis Joplin recorded her cover of the song “Me and Bobby McGee” days before her death in October 1970. It was THE hit song of her career. 

Blake Shelton + Jesus Got a Tight

Blake Shelton’s “Jesus Got a Tight Grip” Conquers Both Ends Of The Spectrum

Country singer Blake Shelton released “Jesus Got a Tight Grip” following his controversial tracks “God’s Country” and “Hell Right.”

Taylor Swift + Teardrops On My Guitar

Taylor Swift’s “Teardrops on My Guitar” is a Familiar Story of Unrequited Love

Taylor Swift’s “Teardrops on My Guitar” shows off her ability to capture the universal feeling of unrequited love in her lyrics and melody.

Jolene - The Petersens

Watch The Petersens Nail Dolly Parton’s Classic Track “Jolene”

The American bluegrass family band The Petersens from Brandon, Missouri, blew everyone’s minds away with their cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”

Alan Jackson + Country Boy

Alan Jackson Celebrates The Rural American Experience With “Country Boy”

Alan Jackson, mostly write his own songs. "Country Boy" is an example of how good he is as a songwriter. He even placed the song at number one on the Billboard.

Tammy Wynette + 'Til I Can Make It on My Own

Tammy Wynette’s “Til I Can Make It on My Own” Is For Those Who Had To Let Go Of Love 

Tammy Wynette sang about letting go of a love that had already walked away in her 1976 track “‘Til I Can Make It on My Own.”

Mark Wills + I Do (Cherish You)

Mark Wills’s “I Do (Cherish You)” Is Undoubtedly A Top-Tier Romantic Ballad

If you’re looking for a song to dedicate to your partner on a normal day or your wedding day, we guarantee Mark Wills's “I Do (Cherish You)” is the song. 

Michael Buble and Blake Shelton +Home

Watch Michael Bublé And Blake Shelton’s Tearjerking Duet Of “Home”

During David Foster’s 2008 concert at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Michael Bublé and Blake Shelton touched everyone with their duet “Home.”

Carrie Underwood + Church Bells

Carrie Underwood Sings Of A Sweet And Deadly Revenge In “Church Bells”

Carrie Underwood described her 2016 number-one hit “Church Bells” as the little sister of Bobbie Gentry’s “Fancy.” Here’s the story behind it.

Merle Haggard And George Jones Team Up To Sing A Duet Version Of “Footlights”

Merle Haggard And George Jones Team Up To Sing A Duet Version Of “Footlights”

Two iconic country singers, Merle Haggard and George Jones, released a studio album with “Footlights” listed as track number one. 

World On Fire by Nate Smith

Dive in Heartbreak and Melodic Embers with “World On Fire” by Nate Smith

Nate Smith released “World on Fire” in 2023, and many connected with the catchy, rock-inspired country heartbreaker that went No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.

Heart Like A Truck by Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson Expressed Resiliency and Integrity in “Heart Like A Truck”

Lainey Wilson showcased her powerful vocals in “Heart Like A Truck,” which she said was semi-autobiographical. The song finds her looking back into a difficult journey.

One Thing At A Time by Morgan Wallen

Listen To Morgan Wallen’s Journey Through Heartbreak in “One Thing At A Time”

Morgan Wallen released “One Thing At A Time” as the title track from his sprawling third studio album – a song that finds him pouring his heart out after a breakup.

She Had Me At Heads Carolina by Cole Swindell

Cole Swindell Brings Nostalgia With “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” 

On June 21, 2022, Cole Swindell released “She Had Me at Heads Carolina,” which pays tribute to Jo Dee Messina's 1996 single “Head Carolina, Tails California.”

Johnny Cash Brings Chills With “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town”

In December 1958, Johnny Cash released “Don't Take Your Guns to Town” as the first single from his second album. The song turned out to be one of his most popular pieces.