Ever since she won American Idol, Carrie Underwood has been country music’s sweetheart. Her devoted fans look up to her as a source of inspiration, and for more reasons than one. While Underwood’s vocal talent is obviously admirable, there are countless other ways that she contributes to this world. From helping through charity to simply […] More
The South is known for its food, its music, and its culture. Something else it is known for is its history. Because the South includes some of the earliest settled states in our country, some of the facts we cover go back to the late 1700s. A lot of our country’s history has been preserved […] More
On December 4, 1951, Gary Robert Rossington was born in Jacksonville, Florida. No one knew it at the time, but that city would one day serve as far more than Rossington’s birthplace. It would serve as a birthplace of Southern rock. In that same city, a handful of other Southern boys were born that would […] More
There’s no bigger red carpet event in country music than the annual CMA Awards. Country artists often spend a great deal of time crafting the perfect outfit and look for the awards, aiming to find a spot on the best-dressed lists that come out in the hours following the ceremony. Well when it comes to […] More
In addition to being talented singers, songwriters, musicians, and entertainers, many country stars are also skilled costume crafters. Every year, these country artists put together some picture-perfect costumes for themselves and their families. It seems that country stars have really stepped up their Halloween game just within the past few years alone. Of course, they […] More
Kenny Rogers has lived quite a life in his years on this Earth. While he is primarily known as a country star thanks to songs such as “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream,” Kenny has made an impact on multiple other genres. Few artists have ever experienced as much success as he has. With […] More
In 2012, Lynyrd Skynyrd debuted their 14th studio album, titled Last of a Dyin’ Breed. The album contained rockin’ songs such as “Something to Live For,” “Mississippi Blood,” and the title track. Last of a Dyin’ Breed capitalized on the success of Skynyrd’s previous album, God & Guns, which was released three years prior. While God & Guns peaked at the […] More
August 16, 1977 is a date deeply etched in the minds of people around the world. It was a sad day, a day when we lost not only a great icon, but a “King.” During the course of his 24-year career, Elvis Presley managed to achieve worldwide fame as a musical artist. That fame has remained, as […] More
While he is primarily known as a singer and songwriter, Kris Kristofferson has enjoyed a successful career as an actor as well. He is perhaps most well-known for playing the character John Norman Howard in the 1976 film A Star is Born, which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture […] More
Glen Campbell‘s impact on country music is something that no one can ignore. Over the course of his career, Campbell managed to place 80 different songs on various Billboard charts. 29 of those songs were Top 10 hits, while nine of them became number one hits. Out of all of Campbell’s many hits, there were […] More
Over the course of his 50-year career, John Wayne managed to establish himself as one of the leading actors in the movie industry. He was primarily known for appearing in Westerns, including 1969’s True Grit. Perhaps one of Wayne’s most notable projects, True Grit was adapted from the 1968 novel of the same title. Wayne […] More
Dolly Parton had a humble beginning in life, as one of 12 children belonging to Avie Lee and Robert Parton. Born into poverty in a tiny cabin in the Tennessee mountains, Parton had big dreams of breaking free and becoming a star. Those dreams came true, and Parton has now established herself as one of […] More
