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
Gary explained that the key to their songwriting process was teamwork…
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
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
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
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 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
