Brooks & Dunn recently got back together to play a few shows with their friend Reba McEntire. I'm sure the guys brought their classic energy and style to the stage and rocked the house for the … [Read more...]
The State of Country Music And Ronnie Dunn
There seems to be a lot of talk about the current state of country music and the apparent departure from "traditional/hardcore" sounds. Most all music genres evolve over time and country music is no … [Read more...]
The Genius of Blackhawk
In late 1993 the country world was introduced to Blackhawk. The band, their music, their sound - it's all genius. The trio burst onto the country music scene with their debut hit single Goodbye … [Read more...]
ACM Awards 2011 Predictions
The ACM Awards are this Sunday! We're pretty blessed in the country music world. We get treated to various award shows spread throughout the year. Each May the ACM Awards are announced for the … [Read more...]
The Best Country Songs of All Time
This wasn't an easy list to create. The best country songs of all time can man different things to different country music fans. I certainly have what I think are the fifty best country songs of all … [Read more...]
Ronnie Dunn Bleeds Red
It might be the most anticipated single of 2011. Ronnie Dunn has released his first solo single in two decades and it's already a winner on the country charts. Bleed Red is the name of the song. … [Read more...]
Country Music Research: First Hit Song
The geek is me shows in this post. I wanted to dig into the ins and outs of the first hits of major country artists. I've always heard that country artists need to have something snappy, uptempo, … [Read more...]
Small Time Singers, Big Time Songwriters
Being a one hit wonder or having a few hits is nothing new to country music. And the feat is not unique to country music. Yet something seemingly nearly unique to country music is the ability for … [Read more...]
The 50 Best Goodbye Songs
Goodbye means different things in our world. People leave and say goodbye each day for various reasons. Some are saying goodbye to a bad relationship. Some are saying goodbye to their current life … [Read more...]
The All Time Greatest Farm Songs
Farming and country music have long been partners. Americans have built their livelihoods by producing crops and goods from the soil and the land. Throughout the decades there has been many … [Read more...]