Charlie Daniels Jr. Reflects On Two-Year Anniversary Of His Dad’s Death
Since Charlie passed away, his son, Charlie Daniels Jr., has been keeping his legacy alive…
‘Voice’ Singer Relies On Skynyrd’s ‘Simple Man’ To Save Him From Elimination
Voice Stars Have Always Counted On Skynyrd Song There’s a reason why Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s “Simple Man” is known as one of the band’s greatest songs. Well, actually there’s many reasons. Written by the group’s lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Gary Rossington, “Simple Man” contains lyrics that speak straight to the soul. Those well-written […] More
‘Simple Man’ Becomes ‘Voice’ Singer’s Go-To Song In Desperate Moment
Tension Rises When The Voice Prepares For Finale The Voice makes some pretty big cuts over the course of each season, but no cut is more devastating than the one made the week before the finale. In that cut, the final eight become the final four, and four other talented artists are sent home just short […] More
In 3 Words, Johnny Van Zant Sums Up How It Feels To Sing With Skynyrd, “We’re Very Blessed”
“…It’s a pretty amazing thing…” Johnny said in his interview…
Rickey Medlocke Oozes Raw Talent In Revved Up ‘Free Bird’ Solo You Must Hear Now
If you’re a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd, then you know good and well just how talented Rickey Medlocke is. While Rickey is mostly known for playing guitar in the reunited form of the band, his ties to Southern rock’s shining stars go way back. Rickey was basically destined to follow the musical path. He learned how to play almost […] More
Skynyrd Created An All-Acoustic Rendition Of “The Last Rebel”
It is well-known within the Skynyrd community that “The Last Rebel” is in reference to guitarist Gary Rossington..
Gary Rossington Through The Years: A Photographic Look At Skynyrd’s ‘Last Rebel’
Through triumph and tragedy, joy and sadness, one man has been there for Skynyrd’s entire ride…
Blake Shelton Shows His Vulnerable Side In Stripped Down Version Of ‘She Talks To Angels’
It isn’t often that we get to see Blake Shelton this way. In this unplugged performance of “She Talks to Angels,” Shelton completely blew us away with his delivery. He tackled each note with such a great sense of passion that it gives us chills all over. Shelton had a lot to live up to when it came to performing […] More
5 Facts About Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 2012 Album “Last Of A Dyin’ Breed”
Gary explained that the key to their songwriting process was teamwork…
Brazilian Musicians Make Leap Into Southern Rock With Acoustic ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
Since Southern rock is typically associated with the Southern U.S., people assume that it is strictly an American genre. But as any Southern rock fan knows, that’s far from the truth. While Southern rock certainly has its peak popularity in the U.S., the genre has a strong worldwide fan base as well. People in England, […] More
Remember When Hank Jr. & Lynyrd Skynyrd Jammed To ‘Gimme Three Steps’ On Late Night TV?
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
Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, & Charles Kelly Pay Tribute To Gregg Allman At 2017 CMT Awards
Many a country star list Southern Rock pioneer Gregg Allman as their hero, which is why no one was surprised that he was being honored at the CMT Music Awards on June 7, 2017. The biggest country stars were in Nashville for the awards show which featured some of the year’s best live performances. Allman […] More