‘Pickup Man’ by Joe Diffie became one of the defining country hits of the 1990s and remains one of the most recognizable songs of Diffie’s career. Released in 1994 as the fifth single from his album Third Rock from the Sun, the song perfectly captured the humor, charm, and blue-collar pride that made Diffie a […]

When Trisha Yearwood released ‘She’s in Love with the Boy’ in 1991, few could have predicted just how important the song would become to both her career and modern country music. The upbeat story song introduced audiences to Yearwood’s warm, emotional voice and helped launch her into stardom almost overnight. Written by songwriter Jon Ims, […]

‘Go Rest High on That Mountain’ by Vince Gill is widely considered one of the most emotional and heartfelt songs in country music history. Released in 1995 on Gill’s album When Love Finds You, the song became both a tribute to lost loved ones and a defining moment in Gill’s career. Though many fans associate […]

Today is a good day to appreciate George Strait—it’s his birthday (May 18th, 1952) and he’s still actively performing. Here are 7 solid reasons people feel thankful for that: