When 21-year-old Milton Patton stepped on the America’s Got Talent stage, viewers and judges could sense that he had something special the moment he opened his mouth. He stunned the judges with his silky smooth voice during his incredible rendition of Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss’ “Whiskey Lullaby.” He broke down in tears when the audience was chanting, “Put […] More
It’s always rare to find a performance of an amateur singer do a country legend justice. Heck, it’s rare for a professional singer to do a country legend justice. When 14-year-old Haavard Nilsen heard about his school’s talent show, he knew there was one particular song he had to sing – Johnny Cash‘s “Folsom Prison Blues.” He walked […] More
Was this on Family Feud or America’s Got Talent?! When Family Feud host Steve Harvey was getting to know a little bit about each family member of the Nelson clan, he wasn’t expecting this! Kari Nelson stood there holding a violin, “or fiddle, however you prefer,” as she described it. Earlier in the show, she told Steve that she played […] More
From Johnny Cash and June Carter to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the genre of country music has given birth to some of the most iconic couples. However, debatably one of biggest and most explosive couples to ever come about was that of Tammy Wynette and George Jones. While their marriage was dissolved after five years, the union between the two icons gave country music some of the most […] More
A talented young man from Ireland by the name of Keelan payed a stunning tribute to one of the finest vocalists to ever grace the genre of country music, delivering a striking rendition of George Jones’ “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.” Donning a country-esque flannel while armed with his acoustic guitar, the young vocalist showed […] More
The King of Country brings her to tears with this truly unforgettable performance and heart-melting song. George Strait is known for many songs, but his 1992 release of “I Cross My Heart” stands out as one of the most memorable and treasured hits ever released by the living legend. Written and recorded as part of his soundtrack for […] More
Uncle Kracker just keeps amazing us! In 2011, Uncle Kracker stopped by KUPL FM in Portland, Oregon, and sang a few songs in the Bing Lounge. One of those songs was Kenny Roger’s famous tune, “The Gambler“. Uncle Kracker put his own spin to it, but his stayed true to this classic. Uncle Kracker is known for his […] More
Stricken with pneumonia for months prior to his untimely passing, country legend Merle Haggard had one goal: write and record as much music as he could.
Talk about romantic! Marty Stuart and Connie Smith, married in 1997, performed a swoon-worthy duet – “I Run To You” – on Stuart’s show that expressed with such obviousness just how much they need each other. Stuart and Smith have an unconventional love story, but it really proves that when something is meant to be, it will be. 17 years his senior, Smith actually met […] More
Every year, the staff at Elvis Presley‘s Graceland transforms the house and grounds for the Christmas season. Visitors come from far and wide during the holiday season to marvel at the twinkling lights and Elvis’ traditional decorations. According to the Graceland website, this year’s decorations include hundreds of blue lights that line the driveway, a […] More
A Song Built For DAC When it comes to the “outlaw” label, David Allan Coe fits it completely. Known as one of the leading stars of the outlaw country movement, Coe made a name for himself with his rebellious attitude and equally rowdy songs. No song better captures the essence of what Coe is all […] More
When it comes to the music industry, a Grammy Award is the highest honor an artist can receive. In fact, even a nomination on its own carries a great deal of weight, since the artist can forever call themselves a “Grammy nominee.” After much anticipation, the nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday morning (November […] More
