Today we're going to throw it back about 40 years for one of the most unique country songs in history. I guess there isn't anything particularly crazy about the melody, but I do think the song is very … [Read more...]
Stay Here And Drink by Hank Williams Jr.
You read that title right. This one is by Hank Williams Jr. It's a classic Merle Haggard song, but this time it's Hank bringing the track back to life. On the studio version you'll hear Merle on … [Read more...]
Wayne Mills Plays The Last Honky Tonk
Working hard and making music. Wayne Mills and his band have been busy for years now. I was just introduced to their latest single and to my surprise the guys have been working hard to crack … [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...]
Miranda Lambert Live in Eau Claire, WI 2010
Miranda Lambert is only 26 years old, but she's been a road warrior for ten years now. Since she was 17 the young star has been playing in rock and country bands while honing her skills as a … [Read more...]
Merle Haggard Holds Nothing Back
Merle Haggard has been a star in country music since his debut in the mid '60s. He's had one of the most successful and sustaining careers in country music history. Haggard is an idol for many, having … [Read more...]
Miranda Lambert Influenced by Petty and Haggard
Miranda Lambert is a bad ass that can sing a ballad. It's a little strange to say, but Miranda Lambert has the grit and passion to sing a song like Gunpowder & Lead one minute as she bashes … [Read more...]
Merle and Willie: The Boys are Back in Town
CMT and Chet Flippo had a great mention about new music from Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. I'm listening to Merle Haggard's I Am What I Am right now on the I Am What I Am MySpace page. It's … [Read more...]