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Seeing Elvis Presley perform will always be a memorable experience for any music fan. However, witnessing him sing “Wooden Heart” in one of his award-winning films, “G.I. Blues,” will undoubtedly make anyone’s heart beat faster than before. Norman Taurog directed the comedy film, which was...

A pioneer of the outlaw country movement, Merle Haggard was known for being a rule breaker in and out of the studio. At one point in his life, he even became a one-time resident of San Quentin Prison. But while he is known to many as a tough country singer, Haggard has actually always been open about his Christian faith. Throughout the years, various Merle Haggard gospel songs were released and surely touched the hearts of millions of fans.

Singer Garth Brooks got a major ivy tattoo in 2022, and in a recent Facebook Live the country artist revealed the meaning behind it.

We’ve all got our favorite country songs that take us back to a simpler time. Whether it’s the nostalgic lyrics or the twangy guitars, there’s something about country music that hits differently. And while new artists are making their mark on the genre every day, there’s nothing quite like a classic old country song.

Life often gives us many challenges and obstacles to face for us to reflect on ourselves and discover what our true purposes are. Rapper-turned-country-artist, Jelly Roll, proved that despite the lows in life, you can still get up and face the world with your chin up and high hopes. In...

Barrett Strong, artist and songwriter credited with having given Motown its first hit with “Money (That’s What I Want),” has died. He was 81. Motown founder Berry Gordy confirmed Strong’s death in a statement where he called his songs “revolutionary.” “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Barrett Strong, one of my earliest artists, and the man who sang my first big hit,” Gordy said in a statement shared by Billboard. “Barrett was not only a great singer and piano player, but he, along with his writing partner Norman Whitefield, created an incredible body of work, primarily with the Temptations....

Songs by brilliant musicians like George Jones will definitely go down in history as gems. One of the illustrious George Jones’ biggest songs, “Still Doin’ Time,” peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and No. 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks. The track was initially made available in 1981 as part of his album Still the Same Ole Me.

In 1993, country singer Mark Chesnutt released “I Just Wanted You to Know” as the third single from his fourth studio album, Almost Goodbye. The song then climbed all the way to the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart as well as on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. This makes it Chesnutt’s third consecutive No. 1 hit from the said album. The other ones are “It Sure Is Monday” and the title track, “Almost Goodbye.”

There is almost certainly no song by Parker McCollum that can be described as awful. And country fans went berserk when he released another gem, “Hell of a Year,” under his album Probably Wrong in 2017. This is one of those songs perfect for playing on New Year’s...

In 1991, Trisha Yearwood arrived in country stardom with a bang! Her debut single, “She’s in Love With the Boy,” landed on the top spot of the country charts. Since then, she has become one of the genre’s leading ladies, logging in five No. 1s while winning multiple awards from the Academy Of Country Music, the Country Music Association, and the Grammys.

Being one of the most successful country music artists of all time didn’t come easy for Sara Evans. Being born into a poor family, she, with the help of her supportive family, is the reason she paved her way to the top. With over six million albums sold, multiple...

Despite Merle Haggard’s most challenging obstacles in life, he still stood firm and sang his songs passionately, including “Family Bible.”. “Family Bible” was originally written in 1957 by another great country music singer, Willie Nelson. But because of financial issues, he sold the piece to Paul Buskirk, which ended up in Claude Gray’s hands. Claude recorded the song, which peaked at the 7th spot on the charts.

Filmmaker and director Anna Axster has been in the spotlight lately, not because of her work, but because she is the wife or, now, ex-wife of songsmith and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham. After a decade of building a life and family together, the couple decided to call it quits. Ryan...

Artist Kathy Mattea, who has a remarkable music career, has long been a favorite of many country music listeners curious to get to know her better. But first, let’s become acquainted with one of Kathy Mattea’s hit songs, “Where’ve You Been,” shall we?. Along with...

Without a doubt, Morgan Wallen’s song “Whiskey Glasses” is among his most successful ones. The song’s quick and genuine nature causes listeners genuinely like listening to it. Songs about breakups are created to shatter a broken heart further. However, this particular breakup song didn’t only shatter hearts; it also broke records thanks to how well-charted it is in several music charts.

With over 2 million album sales and a double platinum certification from the RIAA, “Pretty Heart” by Parker McCollum has swept listeners up their feet. Because the fans loved the song “Pretty Heart,” it climbed up the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart before the label even released it as a single.

The song was one of Steve Earle’s hit songs throughout his career. ‘Copperhead Road’ hit the charts landing at no. 10 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. And to make things even better, the song was Earle’s highest-peaking song as of 2022, which is so amazing!

You know when singers are good at their craft if they haven’t started the song yet, and everyone is already howling, applauding, and cheering the artists. Brandi Carlile and Hozier sang “The Joke” live at the Newport Folk Festival, much to the attendees’ delight, on July 2019. “The Joke” is among Brandi Carlile’s songs she performed live in various shows such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Americanafest, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the prestigious Grammy Awards.

There is no doubt that Parker McCollum is a relatively modern country artist everyone should watch out for. He released a song called “Like a Cowboy” in 2020 on his album Hollywood Gold. Parker McCollum is regarded as one of country music’s newest faces. And his song “Like a Cowboy” reached the top 40 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

To kick off 2023, Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton performed a medley of their hits on NBC’s special Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party live from Miami, Florida, last December 31. The duo hit the crowd with Miley’s 2013 single “Wrecking Ball” and then smoothly transitioned to Dolly’s 1974 classic “I Will Always Love You.” They also performed “Jolene,” which was duetted by Miley and her sister Noah the previous year.