A Sad Country Song Story With Hopeful Ending Randy Travis has released many hit songs over the course of his career, but none have touched more people than “Three Wooden Crosses.” Written by Kim Williams and Doug Johnson, the song tells the story of a farmer, teacher, and preacher who were all killed in a bus […] More
Garth Brooks has a lot to be proud of lately, from winning awards to finishing up his critically acclaimed world tour. Adding to his list of blessings, Brooks’ youngest daughter Allie is following in her father’s footsteps and has been rapidly accumulating a fanbase of her own. With over 10,000 likes on Facebook, the young singer has earned a loyal fanbase […] More
For years, country fans have pulled up their boots, grabbed their hats, and headed out to the nearest honky tonk for a night of fun. That’s when they hit the floor and dance the night away. But these country folks don’t do any ole dance, no sir…they line dance! Line dancing has gone hand in hand […] More
Country music legend Alan Jackson‘s heartbreaking hit “Sissy’s Song” brought listeners to tears upon its release in 2009. However, with every sad song typically comes a tragic story or various other tales of tearjerking experiences. In the case of the “Livin’ On Love” singer, this song hit very close to home for him. Jackson told The Boot, “I wrote it […] More
The multi-talented Jamie Foxx took to the stage to honor the King of Country Music in a CBS event called the “George Strait Special.”
While all CMA Awards are prestigious, none carries more weight than the Entertainer of the Year Award. Every year, this award is bestowed upon the artist that is considered to have been the best entertainer in country music over the course of the past year. A lot of things factor in to who is chosen as the Entertainer […] More
Former singing partners and brother to Travis, Ricky Traywick was performing one of his brother’s most iconic songs “Deeper Than The Holler” in what was classified a tribute performance.
The 1990s found line dancing at the height of its popularity thanks to Brooks & Dunn‘s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” Little Texas’ “God Bless Texas” and Alan Jackson‘s “Chattahoochee.” While line dancing didn’t originate with the country music crowd, it became identified with the genre after Billy Ray Cyrus took “Achy Breaky Heart” to the top of the charts, securing the tune […] More
George Keeps Away From The Press Part of being a country singer means that everybody wants to talk to you all the time. As a general rule, artists are happy to talk to publications about their life and their music. They know that interviews can be a good way to get the word out about […] More
Born on November 24, 1946, in Dillon, South Carolina, Earl Cranston Clark went on to become one of the most influential songwriters in country music. Many of country music’s leading legends ended up cutting Clark’s songs, including George Strait, Willie Nelson, and Tanya Tucker. Before Clark achieved success as a songwriter, he got his start […] More
In country music, it isn’t the least bit unusual for an artist to decide to record a gospel album at some point in their career. Gospel and country already share so much in common as it is, so the transition between the two genres is an easy one. Many country artists have offered their voices […] More
Vince Gill and Marty Stuart were two of the most popular country artists during the 1990s. Today, they are both regarded as icons and have served as a source of inspiration to countless other artists. In addition to being respected vocalists and songwriters, Gill and Stuart are known for their instrumental skills. Since they have […] More
