So Long Mr. Carl Smith!
Carl Smith, legendary country singer and original honky tonk hitmaker, died on January 16 at his home in Fanklin, TN. He was 82. Smith, affectionately called “Mr. Country,” was also the ex-husband of June Carter Cash and a respected veteran who had over 30 No. 1 hits throughout his career which began in the 1950’s.
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Maxim Magazine Publishes List of Hottest Women of Country Music
There is no doubt about it, the country music scene is currently populated by hot, hot, women who not only have a good set of pipes but also have the good looks to go along with it. Ever since the likes of Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and Shania Twain invaded the scene in the 1990s, [...]
Hottest Australian Artists Sign Up for the 2010 Urban Country Music Festival
The Urban Country Music Festival, to be held at Caboolture on the northern part of Brisbane, Australia is a four-day festival revolving around concerts and events dedicated to country songs and country lifestyle. With 11 musical stages and 15 free events, this festival is guaranteed to give attendees a rollicking good time through the concerts featuring [...]
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 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 [...]
Meet Colbie Caillat, Country Music’s Freshest Catch
Colbie Caillat (full name: Colbie Marie Ashely Caillat) has proven she’s not just a Myspace fluke, the social networking site which helped introduce her to mainstream listeners via her breezy, put-a-smile-on-your face single “Bubbly.”
“Breakthrough,” Caillat’s sophomore offering, is currently Number 1 on this week’s Billboard 220, with its carrier single “Fallin for You” reaching Number [...]
Yes, It’s A Country Song!
We all know that some country song titles can be silly, funny, even downright ridiculous at times. Song titles such as “Her Teeth Was Stained, But Her Heart Was Pure,” “I Don’t Know Whether To Kill Myself Or Go Bowling,” “I Still Miss You, Baby, But My Aim’s Gettin’ Better,” “May The Bird Of Paradise [...]