Julianne Hough danced her way into the Top 20 with her first single, “That Song in My Head,” and she returns to action with the follow-up, “My Hallelujah Song.” It’s another in long line of
Dallas Frazier, born in 1939, in Spiro, Oklahoma, is one of the defining songwriters of his or any other generation, penning classic songs that remain popular with core country music artists to this day. His
The few opening seconds sound like another pop-country throwaway. Then, a wonderful surprise: acoustic instruments! Banjo-picking, bluegrass style! Evans has a classic country voice that she rarely puts to use singing classic country, so it’s
Check it out: an uptempo song by Dierks Bentley that isn’t about being on the road! “Feel That Fire” has a cool rhythm, and the hook has an extra punch, thanks to the gravel in
Brad Paisley may be in Keith Urban’s league as a guitarist, but having them trade off verses in a song just rams home the fact that Urban is leagues beyond Paisley as a vocalist. It’s
Yes, the CMA Awards are a source of great criticism, from the artists, industry professionals, and especially the fans. We will save that conversation for now. Examining the list this morning, I had more than
Harper Valley P.T.A. Jeannie C. Riley 1968 Written by Tom T. Hall “Harper Valley P.T.A.” written by Tom T. Hall, is the ultimate in story songs. A career-changing hit single for Jeannie C. Riley in
Entertainer Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Sugarland Keith Urban Who’s In: Sugarland Who’s Out: Rascal Flatts Male Vocalist Kenny Chesney Alan Jackson Brad Paisley George Strait Keith Urban Who’s In: Alan Jackson Who’s Out:
Music videos can be quite powerful. The very best intensify the song’s message or reveal new ways to interpret it. Then there are those videos that absolutely ruin the song. They’re so bad that you
Hal Ketchum Father Time If you’re looking for slick productions that include loud drums, obligatory guitar solos or simply the polished sounds of today’s country music, this is not the album for you. However, if
