Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, & Roy Clark Honor Hank Williams With Medley Of Songs
Back in 1978, three country artists came together to sing some of Williams’ songs as part of a tribute…
Vince Gill Pours Pure Emotion Into Cover Of Merle Haggard’s Somber Song
Merle Captured Everyday Feelings & Struggles Over time, Merle Haggard came to be known as “the poet of the common man.” The reason he earned such a nickname lies in his songwriting, and the fact that he wrote about real people and situations. Everything he wrote about was something that the average person could relate […] More
Waylon Jennings’ Legacy Lives On In Performance From Hank Jr., Travis Tritt, & Marty Stuart
The Outlaws Waylon Inspired As one of the main pioneers of the outlaw country movement, Waylon Jennings helped pave the way for dozens of artists who followed him. One of those artists was Hank Williams Jr., who was one of Waylon’s closest friends. https://twitter.com/ThatEricAlper/status/1080207083126046725 The two brought their star power together for the duet “The […] More
Georgette Jones Gracefully Sings ‘Choices’ In Tribute To Her Legendary Father
Although Billy Yates was the first artist to record the song “Choices,” it was George Jones who made it famous. Jones released his rendition of the song in May 1999. Fans kept calling their local radio stations to request the song, and as a result it claimed the 30th spot on the Billboard country chart. […] More
Dwight Yoakam Sings Merle Haggard’s ‘Silver Wings’ At 2017 Show In Akron, Ohio
“To say Merle Haggard was one of the very greatest would be an inadequate understatement,” Yoakam wrote in a guest article for Rolling Stone the day after Merle’s death…
Jamey Johnson Leaves Crowd Mesmerized With Hank Williams Tribute
Hank Williams may have been only 29 years old when he died, but the legacy he left behind is everlasting. His music is still cited as some of the best material to ever grace country music, especially his gospel-tinged “I Saw the Light.” “I Saw the Light” was written entirely by Williams and was released […] More
Shooter Jennings Honors Father With 2012 Cover Of His ‘Favorite’ Song, ‘Belle Of The Ball’
Carrying On The Jennings Legacy The legacy that Waylon Jennings left behind continues to live on in the songs that he wrote and recorded. It also lives on through his youngest son, Shooter, who is making sure that country music never forgets about his father. Shooter is a singer himself, and he follows in his […] More
Jamey Johnson Honors George Jones With Cover Of ‘Still Doin’ Time’ At 2011 Concert
The song was released as the lead single off of Jones’ album “Still the Same Ole Me…”
Man’s ‘Taps’ Tribute To Military Members Killed In Plane Crash Will Make You Tear Up
Tragedy struck on Monday (July 10) when a plane transporting U.S. military members crashed in Leflore County, Mississippi. A report conducted by Mississippi News Now revealed that 15 Marines and one Navy Corpsman were killed in the crash. According to the U.S. Naval Institute, the crash is “the deadliest Marine Corps aviation mishap since 2005.” […] More
Jennifer Nettles & Little Big Town Team Up To Cover ‘Walking In Memphis’ In 2010
Following a visit to Memphis, Tennessee in 1986, Grammy-winning folk singer Marc Cohn felt inspired to write a song now known as “Walking in Memphis…”
Reba McEntire Sings ‘Me And Bobby McGee’ With Kris Kristofferson In 2016
On March 16, 2016, country singers gathered in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to pay tribute to Kristofferson’s musical history…
Blackberry Smoke Tips Their Hats To Skynyrd With Vivid ‘Simple Man’ Cover
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