Music
Released in 1984, ‘Prisoner of the Highway’ became one of the signature hits for Ronnie Milsap, perfectly capturing the spirit of life on the road and the evolving sound of country music in the 1980s. By this point in his career, Milsap had already established himself as one of the most versatile and successful artists […]
When Reba McEntire released ‘Somebody Should Leave’ in 1985, she delivered one of the most emotionally honest portrayals of a failing relationship in country music. Featured on her album Have I Got a Deal for You, the song stands out not for dramatic confrontation, but for its quiet, aching realism. At its core, ‘Somebody Should […]
Released in 1981, ‘Feels So Right’ became one of the signature songs of Alabama and helped solidify their place at the forefront of country music’s crossover boom in the early ’80s. Written by the band’s lead singer Randy Owen, the song showcased a softer, more intimate side of the group—one that stood in contrast to […]
Released in 1981, ‘Unwound’ marked the beginning of a legendary career for George Strait and helped usher in a new era of traditional country music. As his debut single, the song introduced Strait to a national audience and set the tone for what would become one of the most consistent and celebrated careers in country […]
Let’s talk again about Merle Haggard and this time we’re giving some proper respect to Big City, one of the finest albums ever cut by a guy who actually knew what a hard day’s work felt like. First reason: his past—no fairy tales, just facts.Haggard was born in Bakersfield in 1937, and his early life […]
Released in 2003, “Beer for My Horses” became one of the most iconic songs in the catalog of Toby Keith, thanks in large part to its unique blend of traditional country themes and modern attitude. The song, a duet with country legend Willie Nelson, was featured on Keith’s album Unleashed and quickly rode its way […]
I was just a preteen when my family moved to Houston in 1978 from the Midwest, and at first, everything about Texas felt overwhelming. Back home, life had been simple and familiar—small towns, quiet streets, and local fairs that seemed like a big deal at the time. Houston, by contrast, felt enormous and full of […]
Alright, let’s talk about Alan Jackson—yeah, that guy. The one who didn’t need fireworks, skinny jeans or a PR team of twelve to prove he belonged. You wanna know why he’s on the Mount Rushmore of country music? I’ll tell you, because while everybody else was chasing trends, he was busy being country. What a […]
Alright, let’s not kid ourselves, you remember exactly where you were when Garth Brooks showed up in ’89. Don’t look at me like that—you had hair, your knees didn’t creak, and suddenly country music had a guy who acted like he drank rocket fuel for breakfast. The album? Garth Brooks. Yeah, that one. Came out […]
The Pasadena Strawberry Festival is back May 14–17, 2026—and this year’s lineup isn’t just good… it’s a straight-up throwdown of crowd-pleasing hitmakers, road warriors and legends who know how to light up a stage. Let’s talk names. Front and center, you’ve got country heavyweights like Tracy Lawrence, Neal McCoy, and Diamond Rio artists who dominated […]
When it comes to the Houston Rodeo, country may pay the bills — but rock stars have burned the paint off the rafters. Inside NRG Stadium (and the old Astrodome before it), these seven shows didn’t just play. They detonated. Elvis Presley – 1970The King in a rhinestone jumpsuit at the Houston Livestock Show and […]
THE HIGHS: OUTLAW KING Waylon didn’t just sing country, he rebelled against it. In the early ’70s, he flipped Nashville the bird and helped create the “Outlaw Country” movement alongside Willie Nelson. Albums like Honky Tonk Heroes and Dreaming My Dreams made him a hero to guys who liked their music loud, their whiskey strong […]