The collection of artists on this record is interesting. I'm not sure who chose the artists (Shooter and Jessi?), but after looking at each there is a commonality among them that creates a bond … [Read more...]
The Top 100 Old Country Songs
What do old country songs mean to you? For most, old country songs bring back memories. These are the songs that put you back in a place and time where something important happened. You can hear a … [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...]
Waylon: The Music Inside Tribute Vol. 1
Nearly nine years ago the legendary Waylon Jennings passed. With him Waylon took one of the most recognized voices in country music history. Waylon's legacy lives on past his death in the songs he … [Read more...]
Garrett Hedlund Sings in Country Strong
Chances are you probably didn't know movie star Garrett Hedlund could sing. Ok that was a cheesy line, but this kid can sing for real. I'm talking about some straight up traditional style country … [Read more...]
Alabama and Waylon Do It Their Way
The guys in Alabama have come together to record a classic song from country's greatest outlaw - Waylon Jennings. The new song is one of my favorite Waylon songs Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way … [Read more...]
The 25 Best Cowboy Songs
The Cowboy is an iconic figure in history. American history is full of cowboys and the cowboy was actually something present in nearly all countries at one time. For Americans, cowboys became … [Read more...]
The Greatest Families of Country Music
Country music is full of tradition. Story telling has long been the basis for many classic country songs. And when it comes to telling stories there is nothing better than sharing those stories with … [Read more...]