Mickey Newbury was a hugely influential songwriter. Songs like “The Future’s Not What It Used To Be” explain why. The post Mickey Newbury’s Songwriting Brilliance Shone Brightest on This Sorrowful Set of…
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4 Famous Songs That Made Dancing to Rock Music Cool Again
Rock has had its periods of dance-friendly and not-so-dance-friendly tunes. These dance rock songs made grooving to rock music popular again. The post 4 Famous Songs That Made Dancing to Rock Music…
“Here We Are. It’s Crazy. Crazy!”: How Luke Combs Turned His Last $200 Into a Flourishing Career
Luke Combs was just starting out in Nashville when he spent his last $200 to master a song that went on to become his first hit. The post “Here We Are. It’s…
These 3 Debated Country Classics Still Spark Arguments to This Day
These three country songs are often debated for their morally murky storylines, their intent, or their old-fashioned ideals. The post These 3 Debated Country Classics Still Spark Arguments to This Day appeared…
On This Day in 2021, the World Lost the Singer-Songwriter Who Penned Hits for Ray Price, Charley Pride, and Gladys Knight
Five years ago today, the singer-songwriter who wrote songs that became hits for a long and diverse list of artists died. The post On This Day in 2021, the World Lost the…