John Denver – Rocky Mountain High
Introduction: For those with a penchant for folksy anthems and odes to the American landscape,...
Mama Tried by Merle Haggard (1968)
Introduction: Merle Haggard. The name itself conjures images of Bakersfield country – a raw, working-class...
Kenny Rogers – The Gambler (1978)
Introduction: Kenny Rogers. A name synonymous with smooth vocals, storytelling lyrics, and a sound that...
Conway Twitty – I’d Just Love To Lay You Down
Introduction: Now that’s a name that evokes a bygone era in country music. A rich...
Gene Watson – You Gave Me a Mountain
Introduction: Gene Watson’s “You Gave Me a Mountain”. Released in 1969 on his debut album,...
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Song by Hank Williams
Introduction: Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” (1949). This song, released in the...
Patsy Cline – Crazy (1961)
Introduction: Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” (1961). Now that’s a song that transcends mere genre classification. Released...
George Strait – Amarillo By Morning (1982)
Introduction: Now that’s a song that takes you straight to the heart of Texas. Released...
George Jones – The Race Is On
Introduction: Gotta love George Jones – a name synonymous with heartache and honky-tonk twang. But...
Kitty Wells – It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
Introduction: If we’re talking about trailblazers in country music, few names hold the weight of...