Highly Recommended: “Creedence Clearwater Revival: The Singles Collection”
No respectable music lover’s collection is ever complete without a CCR album or compilation. If you still haven’t found the perfect gift for the friend, co-worker or family member who loves music, then consider getting (and giving) this essential boxed-set, released just last November 3 by Fantasy Records. This collection comes in two formats: a [...]
Country Music Fans: Sharing Hands, Sharing Hearts
Country music fans are the best ones in the world. Time and again, we have all showed our support not just to our favorite artists and groups but also to their favorite causes. On December 19th of this year, country music fans once again showed support to a worthwhile cause by helping donate 95 food [...]
Some of the Best Country Songs Ever Written
Ahhh country songs! They make us cry, laugh, fall in love, get angry—sometimes all at the same time. Throughout the history of country music, many songs have stood out for very different reasons. Some became famous because of the beauty of the vocals, the theme, the exquisite lyrics, the unforgettable melody, or even the political [...]
Country Music and Fashion
Early this year, teen country sensation Taylor Swift collaborated with the Jones Apparel Group via the Jones Apparel Group’s “L.e.i”. brand to launch a line of sundresses to be sold exclusively at all Wal-Mart chains nationwide. Practically Swift’s uniform off the red carpet, sundresses are easy-to-wear clothes that allow a girl to dress up without [...]
Country Songs About Cheating (And Everything in Between)
Cheating husbands, boyfriends, wives, and girlfriends have all found their place in the songs of country music. These are old themes but as we can see from the songs below, they are still being evoked in recently released singles. Here is a compilation of some of the best songs about infidelity (and getting even) from [...]
Country Music 101
Mention “country music” to the uninitiated and you may get a few groans. American Idol’s Simon Cowell is a prime example of someone who “just doesn’t get it,” his words not ours. Certainly, the Brit doesn’t have an appreciation for the titles of our songs. Recall his reaction to the song Season Five Idol contestant [...]