Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd…two of the most iconic artists in history with careers stretching back for generations. Both blend elements of Southern rock, country, and blues in their music, giving them immense crossover appeal. The two artists have made their respect for one another clear, and Hank even offers a shout-out to Skynyrd […] More
Back in October 1973, a new Southern rock band had just made their way on to the scene. Although they had been playing for some time prior, 1973 was the year that Lynyrd Skynyrd released their debut album Titled (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd), the album hit the shelves on August 13, 1973. It featured some of the […] More
After multiple decades, Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s fan base is as strong as it has ever been. Those who were fans of Skynyrd in the early days saw it as their duty to teach their kids about songs such as “Free Bird” and “The Ballad of Curtis Loew.” Many of those kids became parents themselves, and they’ve […] More
After being around for 40 years, Lynyrd Skynyrd has some pretty strong connections in the music business. Some of their best friends and frequent collaborators are superstars as well, including Charlie Daniels, Peter Frampton, and Cheap Trick. All of the above mentioned artists came together to honor Skynyrd in 2014 when the band hosted their One […] More
Night after night, millions of people tune in to watch their favorite late night television shows. These shows often feature celebrity interviews and hilarious skits. Many of these shows also welcome musical guests, showcasing artists from various genres. Most of the time, the musical guests invited to late night shows are pop stars or country […] More
After being in the business for decades, Lynyrd Skynyrd knows how important it is to prepare before a show. If one instrument or piece of equipment is off, it could ruin the whole experience for the thousands of fans that turn out to watch them play. Known for their triple guitar sound, Skynyrd has to keep […] More
It isn’t an uncommon thing to come across a good Lynyrd Skynyrd cover. It’s isn’t even that unusual to come across a good cover of their emotional song from 1974, “The Ballad of Curtis Loew.” But it is a rare thing to find a video of two friends who both know how to play “Curtis […] More
Following the successful release of their first two records, Lynyrd Skynyrd knew they had to come back fightin’ with album #3. The resulting project was 1975’s Nuthin’ Fancy, which has since gone down in history as one of the band’s best albums ever. Containing classic tracks such as “On the Hunt” and “Saturday Night Special,” […] More
At only 18 years old, Shawn Mendes is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. With hit singles under his belt such as “Stitches,” “Mercy,” and “Treat You Better,” Mendes is well on the way to experiencing a long-lasting and successful career. It all started back in 2012 when Mendes started watching YouTube […] More
Just announced, this massive concert is going to be one of the biggest events in country music history and will mark the anniversary of beloved country legend, Merle Haggard‘s birthday and also the anniversary of his death. On April 6th, 2016 the world of country music fell silent as the news of a legend’s passing […] More
When you think Lynyrd Skynyrd, you automatically think of Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant. Ronnie helped co-found the group, and served as its lead vocalist and primary songwriter. Well-respected for his multiple talents, the world was devastated when Ronnie was killed in a plane crash in 1977. Once Skynyrd reunited in 1987, Johnny stepped up […] More
Adam Wakefield’s life was forever changed after he went to audition for the popular television competition series The Voice. He took a big risk with his blind audition when he decided to sing the hit song “Tennessee Whiskey.” The tune was first recorded by David Allan Coe and was later made popular by George Jones. More […] More
