Waylon Jennings – Never Could Toe the Mark (1984)
tam About the song “Never Could Toe the Mark.” Released in 1984 as the title track from his album Never Could Toe the Mark, this song wasn’t just a hit; it…
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Patty Loveless – Blame It On Your Heart (1993)
About the song Patty Loveless’s electrifying “Blame It On Your Heart.” Released in 1993 as a single from her critically acclaimed album Only What I Feel, this song wasn’t just…
George Jones – Choices (1999)
About the song “Choices.” Released in 1999 as a single from his album Cold Hard Truth, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a Top 30 single and garnered…
Alan Jackson – Country Boy (2008)
About the song “Country Boy.” Released in 2008 as a single from his album Good Time, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared to number one on the Billboard…
Willie Nelson – Toby Keith – Scott Emerick
About the song Tonight, friends, we’re going to talk about a song that’s more than just a tune; it’s a piece of modern country music folklore, a testament to the…
“Teach Your Children” Kathy Mattea, Alison Krauss,& Suzy Boggus 1995
About the song “Teach Your Children” as gracefully performed by Kathy Mattea, Alison Krauss, and Suzy Bogguss. This particular version, a standout from the 1994 compilation album Red Hot +…
George Jones “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” 1992
About the song “I Don’t Need Your Rocking Chair.” Released in 1992 as a single from his album Walls Can Fall, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a…
Toby Keith – As Good As I Once Was (1994)
About the song “As Good As I Once Was.” Released in 1994 as a single from his album Boomtown, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a number one…
Hank Williams, Jr “A Country Boy Can Survive” 1982
About the song “A Country Boy Can Survive.” Released in 1982 as a single from his album High Notes, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a Top 5…
Linda Ronstadt – Just One Look (Official Live Performance)
About the song “Just One Look.” Originally a hit for Doris Troy in 1963, and also famously covered by The Hollies, it was Linda Ronstadt’s vibrant 1978 live rendition from…
Gretchen Wilson – Redneck Woman (2004)
About the song “Redneck Woman.” Released in 2004 as her debut single from the album Here for the Party, this track wasn’t just a hit; it was a phenomenon, rocketing…
Toby Keith – Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (2002)
About the song “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American).” Released in 2002, in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, this track wasn’t just a hit;…
Keith Whitley – I’m Over You (1991)
About the song I’m Over You is a track from Whitley’s posthumously released album, Kentucky Bluebird, which came out in 1991. While perhaps not as widely known as some of…
He Stopped Loving Her Today – George Jones Live
About the song “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Released in 1980 as a single from his album I Am What I Am, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became…
Willie Nelson – Just Breathe (2012)
About the song “Just Breathe.” Originally a poignant ballad by the rock band Pearl Jam, released in 2009, Nelson’s cover, featured on his 2012 album Heroes, is a testament to…
Alabama Band- Song Of The South (1988)
About the song Alabama “Song Of The South.” Released in 1988 as the lead single from their album Southern Star, this track wasn’t just a hit; it absolutely soared to…
Shania Twain – No One Needs To Know (1999)
About the song Shania Twain’s delightful “No One Needs To Know.” Released in 1996 as a single from her monumental album The Woman in Me, this track wasn’t just a…
The Judds – Mama He’s Crazy (1983)
About the song The Judds’ vocal performance on “Mama He’s Crazy” is, simply put, exquisite. Naomi Judd’s warm, supportive harmonies provide the perfect bedrock for Wynonna Judd’s powerful, soulful lead…
Alan Jackson – Chattahoochee (1992)
About the song Alan Jackson’s undeniably iconic “Chattahoochee.” Released in 1993 as a single from his album A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘Bout Love), this track wasn’t just…
Linda Ronstadt – Blue Bayou (Live at Television Center, Hollywood, CA 4/24/1980)
About the song Linda Ronstadt’s vocal performance on “Blue Bayou” is nothing short of breathtaking. Her voice, renowned for its crystalline clarity, its remarkable purity, and its extraordinary emotive power,…
Shania Twain – Any Man Of Mine (1995)
About the song Shania Twain “Any Man Of Mine.” Released in 1995 as the second single from her groundbreaking album The Woman in Me, this track wasn’t just a hit;…
George Strait – Codigo (2019)
About the song “Codigo.” Released in 2019 on his album Honky Tonk Time Machine, this song stands out in his expansive catalog not just as another great tune, but as…
Willie Nelson – Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain (1975)
About the song Willie Nelson’s vocal performance on “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” is nothing short of masterful. His distinctive voice, with its warm, weathered timbre and effortlessly laid-back,…
George Strait – The Seashores Of Old Mexico (2005)
About the song George Strait’s captivating rendition of “The Seashores Of Old Mexico.” While this classic tale was originally penned by the legendary Hank Snow in 1971 and recorded by…
Shania Twain – From This Moment On (1997)
About the song Shania Twain’s breathtaking “From This Moment On.” Released in 1998 as the fourth single from her monumental album Come On Over, this track was far more than…
The Highwaymen – Living Legend (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
About the song When we talk about the titans of country music, those figures who truly carved out their own path and left an indelible mark, it’s impossible not to…
Alabama band – The Closer You Get (1983)
About the song Alabama’s iconic “The Closer You Get.” Released in 1983 as the title track from their hugely popular album, this song wasn’t just another hit; it soared to…
Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman! (1997)
About the song Shania Twain’s iconic “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” Released in 1997 as the seventh single from her groundbreaking album Come On Over, this track wasn’t just…
George Strait – Every Little Honky Tonk Bar (2019)
About the song George Strait’s “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar.” Released in 2019 as the lead single from his aptly named album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, this track was a…
The Judds – Love Can Build A Bridge (1990)
About the song “Love Can Build A Bridge”. Released in September 1990 as the title track from their sixth and final studio album before Naomi’s forced retirement due to chronic…