Reviews

In this song, co-written with Mike Loudermilk for rising star Austin Moody, Varble boldly expresses thoughts that many people secretly harbor but are hesitant to voice publicly.

Penned by the talented duo Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, the song has seen success through multiple renditions by various artists.

Written by Larry Collins and Alex Harvey, the song had already been recorded by Bette Midler, but it was Tucker's soulful interpretation that catapulted it to greater heights.

"Something more than me wrote that song. I'm convinced of that. I really had no idea where the song was coming from. There was something going through my head, which was my father."

Yoakam's country classic pays homage to the enduring spirit and authenticity of hillbilly music

"Greedy politicians, present and past, they wouldn't know the truth if it bit 'em in the ass" - Dolly Parton

This heartfelt song, accompanied by Luedecke's masterful banjo playing, resonates with its inspiring lyrics about embracing personal freedom and finding joy in life's simple pleasures.

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.

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.

"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.

Although most people may be familiar with Alan Jackson's version, the original was actually written and recorded by Nat Stuckey in 1966.

The song's haunting melody and tragic story have made it a staple in the country music canon.

Through the use of imagery from the Book of Jonah, Lenoir expresses his struggles in the vocal & lyrical tradition of the blues.