Country Through the Ages

Country Through the Ages

I Can Still Make Cheyenne: George Strait’s Underrated Song

George Strait is usually at the top of the charts whenever he releases a single, making him a legendary artist. He has had 44 number one hits in his music career, more than any other country artists. However, one of Strait’s most saddest and heartbreaking songs is not included in the statistic. In 1996, George Strait […]

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Behind the Song: I Love a Rainy Night

Everyone loves a good rainy night, especially in the countryside. All those raindrops on the roof all makes us sleepy, making us all sleep like babies. Well, as it turns out, Eddie Rabbit agreed when he released his smash hit I Love a Rainy Night Back in 1980.

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Looking Back: Who’s That Man?

Toby Keith is well known for his drinking and party songs that are light and fun. However, he released a song that is full of jealousy and resentment in 1994, earning him his second career #1 Hit.

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Friends in Low Places: Garth’s Signature Song

We all love the song “Friends in Low Places” as it is Garth Brooks’ signature song but not many people know how it was written. The song is the anthem for drinking songs and, ironically, the concept of the song started in a bar.

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Behind the Song: Take Me Home, Country Roads

Did you know that the iconic John Denver song, Take Me Home, Country Roads, wasn’t intended to be recorded by John Denver at all? Instead, it was intended to be reserved for Johnny Cash…

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