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Chad Prather's "Famous Again" Shines as Beacon of Faith Amidst a Degenerate Culture

Released under the banner of Baste Records, this track aims to ignite a revival of faith in Christ within the realm of country music.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

March 29 2024

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Hi-Rez Teams Up With Baste Records to Destroy Fake News Headlines With "Fact Check"

The track features Hi-Rez delving into a myriad of conspiracy theories, both real and sarcastic.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

March 29 2024

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The American Beat Reviews Ronnie Milsap's 1974 Classic Country Hit "Pure Love"

At its core, "Pure Love" is a song that captures the purity and innocence of love.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 25 2024

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1954's "Slowly" by Webb Pierce: The First Pedal Steel Song to Top the Charts

At its helm, Bud Isaacs' iconic pedal steel intro didn't just set hearts aflutter; it ignited a fervor among musicians clamoring to replicate its ethereal sound.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 25 2024

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Sierra Ferrell's "Trail of Flowers" A Wonderful Mix of New and Old Sounds

Sierra Ferrell's "Trail of Flowers" is a journey and a blessing to listeners' ears.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

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Willie Nelson Releases Tribute to Border Patrol Officers In New Cover of "The Border"

The title track and first single was co-written by Rodney Crowell and Allen Shamblin.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

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Pre-Save For Carly Tefft's New Single "Overnight" Available Now

"Overnight" will be released this Friday, March 22,

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

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WATCH: Bob Luman's 1960 Epic Live Performance of "Let's Think About Living"

The song's lyrics humorously poke fun at the prevalence of death and despair in contemporary music, particularly in the teenage tragedy and gunfighter ballad genres.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 20 2024

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Travel Back to 1960 and Listen to this Hidden Gem From Stonewall Jackson: "A Little Guy Called Joe"

Released during country music's "golden" honky tonk era in the 1950s and 60s, this song speaks to listeners through its classic country storytelling techniques.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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WATCH: Classic 1972 Live Performance of Donna Fargo's "Funny Face"

Released in August 1972 as the second single from her album "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.", this enchanting ballad quickly soared to the top of the country charts, earning Fargo a well-deserved Gold Record.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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A Journey Down the Blue Kentucky Highway: Exploring Clint Black's "Nothin' but The Taillights"

Co-written by Clint Black and Steve Wariner, this song serves as a tale of love and loss.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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WATCH: 1981 Live Performance of "The Lord Made a Hobo Out of Me" by Boxcar Willie

Beyond its musical merits, "The Lord Made a Hobo Out of Me" holds cultural significance as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the American hobo.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 15 2024

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Ray Wylie Hubbard's "Redneck Mother": A Country Americana Anthem From 1978

"He's thirty-four and drinkin' in them honky tonks, just kickin' hippies' asses and raisin' hell"

By: S.L. Rachel

March 8 2024

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Travel Back to 1955-Style Grace and Hospitality with Porter Wagoner's "Company's Comin'"

As the beat kicks in, listeners are swept up in the narrator's breathless excitement as he rushes to inform Mama of the impending arrival of guests.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 8 2024

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