Toby Keith – Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (2002)
tam 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…
Martina McBride – A Broken Wing (1997)
About the song “A Broken Wing”. Released in September 1997 as the second single from her hugely successful album Evolution, this track quickly ascended to the top of the charts,…
Wynonna Judd ” No One Else On Earth” 1992
About the song Wynonna Judd’s commanding performance of “No One Else On Earth.” Released in 1992 as a single from her debut solo album, Wynonna, this track wasn’t just a…
The Carpenters ” Close To You ” 1970
About the song The Carpenters’ iconic “(They Long to Be) Close To You.” Released in 1970 as a single from their album Close to You, this track wasn’t just a…
“Tulsa Queen” Emmylou Harris (1976)
About the song Emmylou Harris’s unforgettable performance of “Tulsa Queen.” Released in 1976 on her seminal album, Elite Hotel, this track, co-written by Rodney Crowell and Emmylou herself, quickly became…
Keith Whitley – I’m No Stranger to the Rain (1988)
About the song I’m No Stranger to the Rain, released in 1989, is arguably the song that best encapsulates the essence of Keith Whitley’s artistry. It was released as a…
The Highwaymen – City of New Orleans (1990)
About the song The Highwaymen: “City of New Orleans.” While the song was brilliantly penned by Steve Goodman in 1971 and famously became a hit for Arlo Guthrie, it was…
Shania Twain – You’re Still The One (1997)
About the song Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One.” Released in 1998 as the third single from her monumental album Come On Over, this song wasn’t just a massive country…
Elvis Presley – All Shook Up (1957)
About the song When it comes to capturing the raw energy and excitement of early rock and roll, few songs do it quite as perfectly as Elvis Presley – All…
Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds (1969)
About the song Some songs manage to capture the spirit of a time, while others speak to emotions that are timeless. Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds is a rare example…
Elvis Presley – Aloha from Hawaii 1973
About the song Few moments in music history have captured both global attention and raw artistry quite like Elvis Presley – Aloha from Hawaii. Broadcast live via satellite on January…
Willie Nelson – On The Road Again (1980)
About the song Willie Nelson’s iconic “On The Road Again.” Released in 1980 as a single from his soundtrack album for the film Honeysuckle Rose, in which he also starred,…