Merle Haggard – Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)
Introduction: Country music legend Merle Haggard released “Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man)” in September 1971. The poignant ballad, both written and performed…
Elvis Presley – “Sentimental Me”
Introduction: In 1950, before the world knew him as the King of Rock and Roll, a young Elvis Presley entered the recording…
Gene Watson -Call Me Gone
Introduction: Country music veteran Gene Watson took a detour from his signature Bakersfield sound in 2017 with the release of his album…
Chuck Berry – “Sweet Little Sixteen”
Introduction: In 1957, rock and roll was still a fledgling genre, finding its voice and audience amidst the established sounds of doo-wop…
Fats Domino – “Walking to New Orleans”
Introduction: In 1960, the ever-charismatic Fats Domino took the music world on a jaunty, rhythmic stroll with the release of his infectious…
Bee Gees – Gilbert Green
Introduction: The Bee Gees, a name synonymous with disco anthems and soaring falsettos, also possessed a remarkable ability to craft captivating songs…
Randy Travis – Deeper Than the Holler
Introduction: In 1988, country music legend Randy Travis solidified his place among the genre’s elite with the release of “Deeper Than the…
George Strait – Every Little Honky Tonk Bar
Introduction: In 2019, the legendary George Strait, a titan of country music with a career spanning over four decades, returned to his…
Elvis Presley – “What Now, What Next, Where To”
Introduction: Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll, wasn’t known for ballads heavy on heartbreak. Yet, in 1967, nestled amongst…
Gene Watson – Carmen
Introduction: Country music thrives on storytelling, weaving narratives of love, loss, and the simple complexities of life. Gene Watson’s “Carmen”, released in…