Country
He Didn’t Say Goodbye, He Just Started Letting Go: Hank Williams’ Peaceful Farewell in “I’m Going Home”
Hank Williams had a voice that didn’t need to shout to be heard. It was honest, steady and full of ...
He Didn’t Ask for Sympathy, He Just Told the Truth: The Heavy Simplicity of “Crumble Like Clay”
Some songs feel like prayers, and others feel like journal entries Hank Williams wrote both. With his unmistakable voice and ...
No Grand Goodbye, Just a Quiet Ache: Hank Williams Lets the Pain Settle In with “Sundown and Sorrow”
Few artists could swing between sorrow and celebration the way Hank Williams could. His voice carried both heartbreak and mischief ...
When Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire Created a Song About Strength: ‘Cowgirls Don’t Cry’
The first notes of “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” sound soft and a little sad, and then Reba McEntire’s voice joins Brooks ...
From a Farm in Louisiana to the Hall of Fame: Lainey Wilson’s Inspiring Journey
At the opening of “Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails” the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was full of ...
How Singing Like Hannah Montana Helped Lainey Wilson Chase Her Dream
Everyone laughed and smiled when Lainey Wilson shared a humorous story from her youth. Before she won significant awards and ...
From the Dance Floor to Vegas: The Untamed Spirit of Carrie Underwood’s ‘Last Name’
The guitar starts with a fun, bouncy sound, and Carrie Underwood’s voice jumps in full of energy. “Last Name” tells ...
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Change’ and the Courage to Believe in Something Bigger
The music begins with soft strings that evoke the sound of hope awakening. Then Carrie Underwood starts to sing “Change” ...
Carrie Underwood Opens Her Heart About Her Dream to Sing with Guns N’ Roses
When Carrie Underwood talks about her dream collaboration, her voice lights up with excitement. She has called Guns N’ Roses ...
Carrie Underwood’s Farm Life Goes Viral – Why Her Rooster Selfie Stole the Internet’s Heart
Move over, Grammy awards; Carrie Underwood’s newest showstopper is a rooster in a tiny blue harness. The country superstar’s hilarious ...