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61 Years Ago, Roger Miller Was at No. 1 Thanks to a Timeless Tune With an Uncertain Origin Story (Later Covered by Georg...

57 Years Ago, a “Singing Bellhop” Was the First To Record This Kris Kristofferson Masterpiece (Later Immortalized by Jan...

Roger Miller was the first artist to record "Me and Bobby McGee" on May 16, 1969. His version reached No. 12 on the country charts. The post

57 Years Ago, a “Singing Bellhop” Was the First To Record This Kris Kristofferson Masterpiece (Later Immortalized by Jan...

Roger Miller was the first artist to record "Me and Bobby McGee" on May 16, 1969. His version reached No. 12 on the country charts. The post

Premiere: John R. Miller Shares New Single “Tollbooth”

Singer/songwriter John R. Miller’s work is deeply rooted in a search to create something raw and authentic, evoking a sense of unvarnished imperfection that all too often gets sand...

John R. Miller Announces New Album “The Great Unknowing”

If you know, you know. And what you know is that John R. Miller is one of the greatest songsmiths of this generation, tearing down highways to play for appreciative audiences, and...

Album Review – Alex Miller’s “More Country Than You”

It's Alex Miller's use of devastating heartbreak and strong sentimentality chased by silly humor that scratches multiple country itches during More Country Than You's ten tracks. T...

REVIEW: Alex Miller “More Country Than You”

Alex Miller – More Country Than You From Lancaster, Kentucky, comes a traditional country & western “giant,” Alex Miller (vocals), who is a no-frills country stalwart. No pop e...

When I Say “Play Some Country Music” This Kenny Rogers Performance of His Signature 1970s Classic Is Exactly What I Mean

"The Gambler" nearly slipped away before Kenny Rogers turned it into one of the most iconic songs in country music history. The post When I Say “Play S...

When I Say “Play Some Country Music” This Kenny Rogers Performance of His Signature 1970s Classic Is Exactly What I Mean

"The Gambler" nearly slipped away before Kenny Rogers turned it into one of the most iconic songs in country music history. The post When I Say “Play S...

50 Years Ago, Merle Haggard Scored His Third Straight No. 1 Album, Featuring a Dolly Parton Cover and Songs From a Shelv...

On May 2, 1976, Merle Haggard scored his third consecutive No. 1 album with 'It's All in the Movies', featuring his eighth st...

50 Years Ago, Merle Haggard Scored His Third Straight No. 1 Album, Featuring a Dolly Parton Cover and Songs From a Shelv...

On May 2, 1976, Merle Haggard scored his third consecutive No. 1 album with 'It's All in the Movies', featuring his eighth st...

56 Years Ago Today, Merle Haggard Was at No. 1 With the Album (And Title Track) That Became a Cultural Flashpoint

Merle Haggard's 1969 album 'Okie From Muskogee' topped the country albums chart 56 years ago today on May 22, 1970. The post

Word Wrangler: May 7, 2026

Ten songs sung by the Grand Prairie native.

On the Charts 44 Years Ago, Merle Haggard Was at No. 1 With a Song Inspired by His Tour Bus Driver

Merle Haggard's tour bus driver inspired his song "Big City", which hit No. 1 on the country music charts on April 5, 1982. The post On the Charts 44 Years Ago, Merle Ha...

On the Charts 26 Years Ago, Kenny Rogers Became the Oldest Country Singer To Hit No. 1 at the Time

On May 16, 2000, Kenny Rogers topped the country charts for the first time in more than a decade with "Buy Me a Rose". The post

Wayne Moss – Guitarist on “Pretty Woman” and “Jolene” – Has Died

When you can sit back and boast about how you played on the signature songs from both Dolly Parton and Roy Orbison, you can very well claim you left your mark on American culture....

These 4 Country Songs From the 1960s Have Truly Unique Lyrics

These are four country songs that were released in the 1960s, which all have lyrics that are truly unique. The post These 4 Country Songs From the 19...

A favorite art song performance from Ben Miller

It's not where you start but where you Finnish

Born in the DMV 75 Years Ago Today, the Man Behind One of Country Music’s Most Timeless Love Songs and Hits for Don Will...

“You’re Gonna Be Here In The End… None Of Them Are” — Jamey Johnson Says Willie Nelson Told Him To Never Worry About “Th...

It’s the best advice I’ve ever heard when it comes to staying power and authenticity in the music industry. Jamey Johnson is one of the best talents the country music genre has to...

Born in Alabama 105 Years Ago Today, the Man Behind the Timeless Trucker Country Anthem Recorded by Ernest Tubb, Johnny...

Born in Alabama 105 Years Ago Today, the Man Behind the Timeless Trucker Country Anthem Recorded by Ernest Tubb, Johnny...

Word Wrangler: May 2, 2026

Ten songs from the legendary musician born and raised in Port Arthur.

The Comical Tom T. Hall Track That Made Its Way Into a Senate Hearing in 1976

Tom T. Hall likely had no idea his song "Faster Horses (The Cowboy And The Poet)" would end up in the Senate when he wrote it. The post The Comical Tom T. Hall Track That Made Its...