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COUNTRY GUITAR SHOWDOWN: GIBSON vs FENDER – WHICH ONE RULES THE STAGE?Alright! Buckle up, cowboy! If you’re strumming your way into country music, the age-old debate of Gibson vs Fender is one you’re bound to run into. Both iconic brands have carved their initials into the heart of country music, but which six-string beast really […]
Top 10 Country Artists of 2025 Country music in 2025 is bigger, bolder, and more diverse than ever before. From small-town storytellers to arena-packing hitmakers, this year’s top country artists are redefining the genre—and reaching more fans than ever. Whether it’s blending country with pop, rock, or even hip-hop, these musicians are pushing boundaries while […]
KISS at the Houston Rodeo: A Wild Ride The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has seen its fair share of legends; George Strait, Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson to name a few. Country stars are the usual suspects, but back in 2011, fans got something entirely unexpected… KISS. Yes, that KISS. The guys with face […]
Country music superstar Jason Aldean is heading to the Houston area Friday, Aug. 15 for a night packed with a ton of great music! The “Full Throttle Tour 2025” will include special guests Nate Smith, Raelynn and Dee Jay Silver.
1. “I Will Always Love You” – Dolly Parton (1974) > Whitney Houston (1992)Let’s settle this: Yes, Whitney’s version is iconic, but Dolly wrote it, sang it with heartache only a country queen could deliver and did it without vocal pyrotechnics. It’s simple. It’s pure. It’s better. 2. “Hurt” – Johnny Cash (2002) > Nine […]
The Truth About Kenny Rogers’ Wild Life Revealed! He sang about knowing “when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em,” but when it came to women, Kenny Rogers (1938-2020) couldn’t stop playing the game of love. Married five times, the silver-haired heartthrob had a personal life as colorful as his rhinestone-studded suits. “I’m not […]
Toby Keith was one of country music’s most iconic and influential artists. With a deep baritone voice, sharp songwriting skills, and a larger-than-life persona, Keith became a beloved figure in American music, known for blending traditional country themes with a modern, sometimes edgy, attitude. Over his three-decade career, he released more than 20 studio albums, […]
Top Country Albums That Went Platinum: A Look Back at Iconic Records Country music has a long tradition of storytelling, soul, and massive commercial success. While chart-toppers come and go, only a select few albums hit platinum status—meaning they’ve sold at least 1 million copies in the U.S. alone. These platinum-certified records aren’t just popular; […]
Top 10 Career-Defining Songs by Kenny Chesney Few artists have captured the spirit of coastal country quite like Kenny Chesney. With over two decades of hits, his catalog blends feel-good anthems, heartfelt ballads, and songs that became instant summer staples. These 10 songs helped define his career—and country music itself.
That’s a classic country music debate, and both songs are iconic in their own right, representing different flavors of the genre. London Homesick Blues by Gary P. Nunn and You Never Even Called Me by My Name by David Allan Coe (written by Steve Goodman and John Prine) tap into the heart of country music, […]
Why Little Texas is the Best Band to Come Out of East Texas East Texas has a long tradition of producing musical legends, George Jones, Janis Joplin, and Miranda Lambert to name a few, but when it comes to bands, Little Texas stands tall as the best to emerge from this rich musical soil and […]
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and like all holidays, music goes hand-in-hand with the patriotic holiday celebrating the founding of the United States of America – especially country music. RELATED STORY: 25 Celebrities Born in Houston (Some May Surprise You) July 4 celebrates summer, freedom, patriotism and the American spirit, something that’s endured for […]