When Wynonna launched her solo career in the early 1990s, she faced the daunting challenge of following the enormous success she had enjoyed as one-half of The Judds with her mother, Naomi Judd. One of the songs that helped prove she could thrive on her own was ‘She Is His Only Need,’ a heartfelt country […]

Released in 1981, Mickey Gilley’s ‘A Headache Tomorrow (Or a Heartache Tonight)’ became one of the standout hits of his remarkable career. At a time when Gilley was riding high on the success of the Urban Cowboy movement, the song showcased his ability to blend traditional country themes with a smooth, contemporary sound that appealed […]

Few country songs capture the feeling of sweet revenge quite like ‘How Do You Like Me Now?!’ by Toby Keith. Released in late 1999 as the title track from his album of the same name, the song became one of the biggest hits of Keith’s career and marked a major turning point in his journey […]

Few country songs have exploded onto the music scene quite like ‘Achy Breaky Heart.’ Released in 1992 by Billy Ray Cyrus, the song became one of the biggest country crossover hits of all time and turned the Kentucky-born singer into an overnight superstar. Interestingly, Billy Ray Cyrus did not write the song. ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ […]