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Our Favorite Country Acts

August 25th, 2011 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Country lovers love their live music and we’ve been to quite a few concerts in our day. Whether you use your satellite star internet to buy tickets or you happen to know someone who can get you the hook up you’ve got to jump on any chance to see our favorite live acts in concert:
Taylor Swift: Ms. Swift sure knows how to put on a show and though Read More

Tearjerkers: The Saddest Country Music Songs of All Time

September 15th, 2011 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

More than any other genre of music, country music makes people feel. What are the most powerful of these country songs? They are the tearjerkers, the songs that cannot help but produce tears in the listener. Here are some of the saddest country music songs of all time.

The first on the list: Don-t Take the Girl by Tim McGraw. The song tells the story of Johnny and the little girl who lived down the road. They grow up and fall in love, but their love Read More

The Real Names of Your Favorite Country Music Stars

September 14th, 2011 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Most everyone loves music and especially country music. Would you be surprised to learn that some of your favorite country music stars have a different name? Some artists have chosen to do this for various reasons or on the advice of another party. It could be that they or someone else did not like the sound of their real name or they may just have wanted to be different and have a “new” name. Sometimes by changing their name it would mean attracting a wider audience and more listeners.
Some artists may be on Read More

Not Your Parents’ Country Music: Nashville’s Youth Movement

September 1st, 2011 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Your parents country music did not have any rap elements in it. Your parents country had the twang of a steel guitar and not a thumping electronic baseline. While the sounds of Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings are inspiration for Nashville’s youth in writing their tunes; modern musical trends have merged with traditional styles. Generations have always been defined by their music. While artists like Faith Hill and The Dixie Chix revolutionized modern country top 40 music.This/tag helps explain it more. The generation of country that began to sound like pop music including Read More

The First Ladies of Country Music Fashion

June 22nd, 2011 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The first ladies of country music fashion know their stuff when it comes to style! If you need proof of that, you need to look no farther than Carrie Underwood. This girl knows how to rock it on and off the red carpet. Whether she’s all dolled up for the CMA’s in a gorgeous purple satin dress or laid-back in a gray sweater with black crop leggings and ballet flats, she knows how to work her Read More

Country Christmas: Ten Classic Country Music Holiday Songs

June 17th, 2011 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Christmas music is always grand, no matter what time of year it is. With so many holiday albums being put out annually, it’s hard to narrow down which are the best of the best. As with all top 10 lists, there are going to be some that argue about the fluidity of this list, but that’s why lists are so fun. They bring out thoughts and ideas in others, and people can share their own top ten lists as well. The following is a list of ten Read More

The Top Five Destinations for Country Music Fans

May 23rd, 2011 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

For lovers of country music, there are a few places around the United States that are prime travel destinations. Here are the top five destinations for country music fans:

1) Nashville, Tennessee

Live music floats from countless honky-tonk pubs and bars lining busy Broadway Street in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s hard to walk a block without spotting a great spot to visit, have a beer, and listen to a local musician. It’s called Music City for a reason!

2) Branson, Missouri

Branson caters to music-loving tourists, with dozens of live music performances taking place daily. With Read More