Linda Ronstadt – It’s So Easy (1977)
tam About the song “It’s So Easy.” While this classic was originally a hit for Buddy Holly in 1958, Linda Ronstadt’s electrifying 1977 rendition from her album Simple Dreams became a…
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Gordon Lightfoot ” Sundown “1974
About the song “Sundown.” Released in 1974 as the title track and lead single from his album of the same name, this song became a colossal hit, rocketing to number…
John Prine – The Other Side Of Town (1971)
About the song “The Other Side Of Town.” Featured on his seminal 1971 self-titled debut album, this track, while not a hit single, stands as a prime example of Prine’s…
Shania Twain – What Made You Say That (1973)
About the song Shania Twain’s “What Made You Say That.” Released in 1993, this track served as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. While it didn’t immediately skyrocket…
Linda Ronstadt – First Cut is the Deepest (1977)
About the song “The First Cut is the Deepest.” This classic, penned by the legendary Cat Stevens in 1967, saw several notable versions before Linda Ronstadt’s powerful 1977 rendition from…
Dolly Parton – “Apple Jack” (With Emmylou Harris & Linda Ronstadt)
About the song Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt on “Apple Jack.” Featured on their groundbreaking 1987 album Trio, this track stands as a testament to the magic that…
Alabama – There’s No Way (1985)
“There’s No Way.” Released in 1985 as a single from their blockbuster album 40-Hour Week, this track soared straight to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks…
Alan Jackson – The Older I Get (2008)
About the song “The Older I Get.” Released in 2008 as the lead single from his album Good Time, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared to number one…
Jim Reeves – It is No Secret (What God Can Do)
About the song “It Is No Secret (What God Can Do).” This beloved gospel hymn, penned by Stuart Hamblen in 1950, has been a source of inspiration for countless individuals,…
Randy Travis – I Told You So (1988)
About the song “I Told You So.” Released in 1988 as the second single from his album Old 8×10, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared to number one…
Joe Diffie – Pickup Man (1994)
About the song “Pickup Man.” Released in 1994 as a single from his album Third Rock from the Sun, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a monumental number…
Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Water (from The Concert in Central Park)
About the song “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Released in 1970 as the title track and lead single from their final studio album, this masterpiece soared to number one on the…
The Carpenters ” Close To You ” 1970
About the song “(They Long To Be) Close To You.” Released in 1970 as the lead single from their album Close To You, this track wasn’t just a hit; it…
Kathy Mattea – 455 Rocket (1997)
About the song “455 Rocket.” Released in 1997 as a single from her critically acclaimed album Love Travels, this track was a Top 30 hit on the Billboard Hot Country…
Ricky Van Shelton – Life Turned Her That Way (1987)
About the song “Life Turned Her That Way.” Originally a hit for Mel Tillis in 1967, and later covered by George Jones, it was Ricky Van Shelton’s powerful 1987 rendition…
” Silver Threads And Golden Needles ” Linda Ronstadt 1973
About the song “Silver Threads And Golden Needles.” While this song has a rich history, first being a hit for The Springfields in 1962 and later a popular track for…
Ricky Van Shelton – Somebody Lied (1987)
About the song “Somebody Lied.” Released in 1987 as the third single from his debut album Wild-Eyed Dream, this track quickly became another massive success for him, soaring to number…
Martina McBride – A Broken Wing (1997)
About the song From the very first notes, “A Broken Wing” sets a scene that feels intimately familiar yet universally poignant. It’s not just a song; it’s a story, a…
Wynonna Judd “No One Else On Earth” 1992
About the song Wynonna and her classic “No One Else On Earth.” Now there’s a song that immediately transports you back to a golden era of country music, isn’t it?…
Waylon Jennings – “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” [Live from Austin, TX]
About the song Waylon Jennings’s “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way.” Now, for those of us who’ve lived through the various shifts and turns in the music world,…
Shania Twain – I Ain’t No Quitter (2005)
About the song “I Ain’t No Quitter.” For those of us who’ve followed Shania’s incredible journey from her early days to becoming a global icon, this song is a fantastic…
Conway Twitty – I’d Love To Lay You Down (1978)
About the song “I’d Love To Lay You Down.” Released in 1978, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a monumental number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles…
Linda Ronstadt – Willin’ – Live 1976
About the song “Willin’.” This legendary track was originally penned by Lowell George of Little Feat and appeared on their 1971 debut album. However, Linda Ronstadt’s powerful and empathetic rendition,…
Midland band -” Drinkin’ Problem” 2017
About the song “Drinkin’ Problem.” Released in 2017 as the lead single from their debut album On the Rocks, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a Top 5…
Randy Travis ” Forever and Ever, Amen ” (1987)
About the song “Forever and Ever, Amen.” Released in 1987 as the lead single from his album Always & Forever, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a monumental…
Ricky Van Shelton – I’ll Leave This World Loving You (1988)
About the song “I’ll Leave This World Loving You.” Released in 1992 as a single from his album Don’t Overlook Salvation, this track became a significant hit, soaring to number…
Aaron Neville – The Grand Tour (1993)
About the song “The Grand Tour.” While this classic was famously a monumental hit for George Jones in 1974, Aaron Neville’s exquisite interpretation, released on his 1993 album The Grand…
Jim Reeves – Welcome To My World (1964)
About the song Let’s settle in and talk about a song that, for many of us, evokes a profound sense of comfort, warmth, and timeless sentiment: Jim Reeves and his…
Toby Keith – How Do You Like Me Now?! (1999)
About the song Good evening, my friends, and welcome back to our ongoing conversation about the songs that truly make an impact, the ones that stick with you, whether for…
Waylon Jennings ” Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) ” 1977
About the song There are certain songs in country music that don’t just entertain — they speak to something deeper. A longing for simplicity, for authenticity, for a return to…