Joanna Woodnutt
The Boy Is Mine Tour”: How Jamal Roberts Turned a Dream Into His Biggest Stage Yet
When Jamal Roberts announced he would join Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” tour this fall, fans celebrated a ...
Elvis Presley’s 1976 Vegas Comeback: The Night The King Reignited His Crown
The lights dim, the crowd holds its breath; then BOOM; the opening chords of 2001 Theme shake the Hilton Hotel. ...
You Asked, She Delivered, Courtney Hadwin’s ‘Die and Stay Pretty’ Is the Song for Outsider
Courtney Hadwin is clearly excited as she talks to her fans and shares the news that “Die and Stay Pretty” ...
Why Cher’s Dov’è l’amore Feels Like Stepping Into a Hidden Dance Floor Somewhere Under Spanish Stars
There are artists who follow trends and artists who create new worlds and in “Dov’è l’amore,” Cher does the latter, ...
No Shouting, Just a Broken Vow: Randy Travis in ‘Promises’
There is a stillness in his voice, the kind that comes not from peace but from quiet regret. In Promises, ...
No Spotlight, No Big Ending, Just the Hurt in ‘Tell Me I Was Dreaming’
He does not shout, he barely moves but when Travis Tritt sings Tell Me I Was Dreaming, it feels like ...
How Hank Williams Turns Heartbreak into Strength in They’ll Never Take Her Love from Me and Why Should We Try Anymore
Hank Williams sings as if he is pouring his entire heart into each word, and nowhere does that glow more ...
From Saddles Sent Home to Sweet Smiles: How Hank Williams Balances Heartache and Joy in Dear John and Hey Good Lookin’
Hank Williams sings as though he carries the weight of every goodbye in the world, and nowhere is that clearer ...
What If Every Dream You Had Was Set Free on Stage? That’s What Carrie Underwood’s “Wild Horses” Felt Like, For Every Dreamer Out There
There are songs that linger long after the last note, and in 2023, Carrie Underwood brought one of those moments ...
The Highwaymen’s Heartbreak Anthem: Why ‘I Still Miss Someone’ Hits Harder Than Ever
There’s something about “I Still Miss Someone” that makes your chest ache. When Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and ...