Staff Picks
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Carrie Underwood and Son Isaiah’s ‘Little Drummer Boy’ Duet Brings Heartfelt Magic to HBO Max’s Holiday Special
“Sing it, buddy!” Carrie Underwood, then 37, radiated pride as her 5-year-old son, Isaiah Fisher, sweetly led their emotional duet…
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Patsy Cline’s ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ Opens New Doors for Country-Pop Crossover in 1957
This song of Patsy Cline, released in 1957, proves Patsy had no strain in her voice, no pressure, no hard…
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Scotty McCreery Captured Hearts with a Heartfelt “This Is It”
Scotty McCreery's "This Is It" features a remarkable music video for an incredible song by an outstanding country musician.
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Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery Deliver One of Country’s Greatest Duets with “I Told You So” on American Idol
Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery’s duet of “I Told You So” has been crowned one of the greatest duets in…
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Charlie Rich’s ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Redefined Country Intimacy and Crossover Appeal in 1973
This song was released in 1973 and became one of the most smooth and sensual songs of the early '70s.…
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Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job and Shove It” Becomes a Working-Class Anthem in 1977
''Johnny Paycheck was a strange man, but he made some of the best country music of his era. My Mom…
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The Statler Brothers’ “Flowers on the Wall” Breaks Genre Barriers and Captures a Generation in 1965
This song topped both Billboard’s country and pop charts in 1965 and even won a Grammy the following year. But…
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Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” Redefines the Country-Pop Crossover in 1975
One of greatest songs ever written and one of the greatest singers in music history …nothing more to be said.
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Josh Turner Honors a Country Gospel Classic With Soul and Stillness
This performance shows that anyone who can sing a Randy Travis song this well truly deserves an award. If anyone…
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Scotty McCreery Delivers the Most Beloved Cover of Garth Brooks’ “The Dance”
Listeners said his performance was the best cover they have ever heard of a Garth Brooks song!
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Eddy Arnold’s “Make the World Go Away” Brought Country-Pop to the Forefront and Redefined the Nashville Sound in 1965
This song was released in 1965 and became one of the most pleading and gentle songs of the early '60s.…
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Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s “Easy Lovin’” Revives Country Romance and Dominates Charts in 1971
If you never noticed Conway almost never smiles on his other songs, watch him by his self and you will…
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David Houston’s “Almost Persuaded” Redefined Country Drama and Broke Records in 1966
This song was released in 1966 and became one of the most tempting and soulful songs of the early '60s.…
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Donna Fargo’s “Funny Face” Reimagines Country Crossover in 1972
This song was released in 1972 and became one of the most adorable and catchy songs of the early '70s.…
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Merle Haggard’s “Okie from Muskogee” Sparks a Cultural Firestorm and Defines an Era in 1969
This song was released in 1969 and became one of the most patriotic and firm songs of the late '60s.…
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The Statler Brothers’ “Flowers on the Wall” Redefined Country Storytelling and Crossed Genre Boundaries in 1965
This song was released in 1965 and became one of the most witty and unique songs of the early '60s.…
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George Jones’ “She Thinks I Still Care” Sets a New Standard for Country Heartache in 1962
This song was released in 1962 and became one of the most regretful and tender songs of the early '60s.…
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The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” Ignites Beatlemania and Redefines Global Pop Culture in 1963
Its crazy to think that they lasted only 7 years and completely changed music forever with this song.
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Don Williams’ “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good” Became a Prayer for a Nation and a Defining Moment in Country Music
We need to play music like this on the mainstream radio stations in America again.
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John Anderson’s “Swingin’” Breaks the Mold and Puts Country Swagger Back on the Map in 1983
Now this is true country music, it's what we need now.
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