Swinging Country February 20

Freddy Fender - You'll Lose A Good Thing, is a popular song written by rhythm and blues artist Barbara Lynn Ozen, who, performing as Barbara Lynn, scored a 1962 Top 10 hit, peaking at #8 and also the number 1 spot on the R&B charts, with her...

"The Buck Owens Ranch Show" was an American television program that aired from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s. The show revolved around the country music genre, featuring live performances by prominent country artists and related musicians. Buck Owens, the host of the show, was a central...

"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. The song was written in late 2001, and was inspired by Keith's father's death in March 2001, as well as the September 11, 2001...

Dwight Yoakam - Honky Tonk Man: A Classic Country Hit Date of Recording, Songwriter, and Producer "Dwight Yoakam - Honky Tonk Man" is a timeless classic that embodies the true spirit of traditional country music. Recorded in 1987 and releasd on February 1988, this song was written by Lefty...

The Birth of a Rock 'n' Roll Inferno From the first strike of the piano keys, "Great Balls Of Fire" ignites a musical blaze that has captivated audiences for decades. Recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis in the legendary Sun Studio, this masterpiece was unleashed upon the world in...

Unveiling the Story behind Hank Williams - Never Again (Will I Knock on Your Door) Hank Williams - Never Again (Will I Knock on Your Door) is a timeless classic that captivated the hearts of country music enthusiasts when it first hit the airwaves. Released on January 1947,...

 Unveiling the Essence of Alan Jackson's "Gone Country" Picture this: it's 1994, and Alan Jackson's mellifluous voice resonates through the airwaves with "Gone Country." Penned by the talented Bob McDill, this song serves as a testament to the allure of the country music scene. Its upbeat tempo and...

“Fire and Smoke”, song written and recorded by Earl Thomas Conley for the RCA label, in August 1980 in Nashville, TN. With the production of Nelson Larkin and Earl Thomas Conley, the song was released on April 20, 1981, on July 11, 1981, reached # 1 of...

Holding the Bag”, a song written by B. Moore and P. Bunch, was recorded by the country music duo Moe & Joe for the Columbia label, in May 1979, at Columbia Recording Studio, Nashville, TN and Jack Clement Recording Studio, Nashville, TN. At the recording session of...

Linda Ronstadt - When Will I Be Loved, is a popular song written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, who had a US top-ten hit with it in 1960. Linda Ronstadt covered the song in 1975, and her version was an even bigger hit in the...

Alabama's "If You're Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band)": The Ultimate Breakdown 🎸🤠 Ever wonder what a song about playing country music in the Lone Star State has to do with a good, old-fashioned fiddle? You're not alone! Many fans search for...

Alabama - Close Enough to Perfect: An Ode to Country Music Bliss Is a song by the country band Alabama, which was released on August 20, 1982. Written by Carl Chambers and produced by Harold Shedd and Alabama, the song became one of Alabama's biggest hits, reaching the...