All of Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s songs are amazing, but a select few stand out as sparkling gems in their collection. When it comes to the newly-formed version of the band with Johnny Van Zant leading the charge, it’s hard to beat 1993’s “The Last Rebel.” There is immense power packed into each and every word that forms the title track […] More
While the greater country music community got clued in to who Chris Stapleton was following his performance with Justin Timberlake at the 2015 CMA Awards, he had been Nashville’s secret weapon for years. As a songwriter, Stapleton penned some of the biggest hits of the past decade, including Josh Turner‘s “Your Man” and Kenny Chesney‘s […] More
With over two million digital copies sold, Lee Ann Womack‘s “I Hope You Dance” is still just as beloved now as it was when she first released the song in 1999. In addition to becoming a number one hit, “I Hope You Dance” was showered with awards, including the Grammy for Best Country Song. Today, […] More
Following his iconic CMA performance in November 2015, Chris Stapleton proved that he is a force to be reckoned with in country music. Although Stapleton has been active in the industry for years, particularly as a songwriter, he’s just starting to gain a large fan base and following. With Stapleton’s increased popularity, people are starting to discover some of […] More
During the 2016 CMA Awards, Dolly Parton was honored as the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Each year since 2012, the award has been given to “honor an iconic artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in country music.” There’s no arguing that Parton is deserving of the award. After all, she’s one of […] More
When Merle Haggard released his Christmas album, Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present in 1973, it wasn’t his covers of “White Christmas” or “Winter Wonderland” that soared to the top of the charts, but his original single “If We Make It Through December.” Written by Haggard himself, “If We Make It Through December” was released as the album’s first single, and […] More
Long before he was the famous singer we know him as today, Willie Nelson was making his way in the world as a songwriter. One song that helped propel his career forward was titled “Pretty Paper,” which is now known as one of the most beloved country Christmas tunes. Nelson was inspired to write “Pretty […] More
Country music sweetheart Carrie Underwood has had no shortage of iconic duets and encounters, being blessed with the opportunity to collaborate with country legend Vince Gill and the one-and-only Randy Travis early on in her career. While those names stand out on her vocal resumé, one virtually unrealistic opportunity was made possible by a fan who spliced […] More
Arguably one of the most enjoyable songs at Christmas time, Alabama‘s hit “Christmas In Dixie” has been a staple in every country fan’s house during the holiday season. The song was originally released in 1982 and included on the legendary band’s 1985 Christmas album, Alabama Christmas. Many other artists of all genres have covered the tune for […] More
Fans may or may not know that Missy Robertson from Duck Dynasty has an incredible singing voice, but something nobody knew is that her husband, Jase, can carry a tune, as well! For the Robertson family’s 2013 Christmas album, Jase and Missy sang a flirty duet together, which showed off both of their singing talents. Singing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”, Jase decided to […] More
