Written by Kenny O'Dell, the song was a major turning point in Rich's career, catapulting him to mainstream success.
By: S.L. Rachel
August 8 2024
In 1977, Johnny Paycheck's iconic country hit, "Take This Job and Shove It," not only topped the charts but also eerily foreshadowed the current era of the Great Resignation.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 10 2023
Written by Paul Overstreet, Al Gore, and Nat Stuckey, the song was a massive success, peaking at number one on both the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 8 2023
"Skip a Rope" has also been covered by notable artists such as The Kentucky Headhunters on their 1989 debut album Pickin' on Nashville and by Charley Crockett on his 2021 album, Music City USA.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 4 2023
Although most people may be familiar with Alan Jackson's version, the original was actually written and recorded by Nat Stuckey in 1966.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 4 2023
The song's haunting melody and tragic story have made it a staple in the country music canon.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 2 2023
Through the use of imagery from the Book of Jonah, Lenoir expresses his struggles in the vocal & lyrical tradition of the blues.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 2 2023
The rapper went viral in 2022 with a track based on the infamous "Let's Go Brandon" line from a live NASCAR broadcast.
By: S.L. Rachel
June 2 2023
The lyrics of the song are both melancholic and hopeful, as King sings about leaving his hometown and the woman he loves behind.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 2 2023
Co-Writer Gary Gentry has said that there is a "mysterious magic" connected with this song, considering some of the coincidences or synchronicities that occurred during it's composition and performance.
By: S.L. Rachel
May 1 2023
As we continue to face challenges and changes it's interesting to wonder what Johnny Cash would think of the country today. What do you think he would sing about today if he were still alive?
By: S.L. Rachel
April 30 2023
"Good Hearted Woman" was released as a single in 1972 and was a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
By: S.L. Rachel
April 28 2023
Unsurprisingly, Tom MacDonald goes after everyone and everything that he has a problem with regardless of political affiliation.
By: S.L. Rachel
April 28 2023
Despite Ray Charles' legendary status as a soul musician not too many people these days are aware of his take on this beloved song.
By: S.L. Rachel
April 25 2023
Featuring the title track from his album "The Man From Waco" which is one of his takes on the murder ballad songwriting concept.
By: S.L. Rachel
April 24 2023