Country Music

The account behind Tanya Tucker’s beautiful ballad, “Two Sparrows In a Hurricane”.

“Two Sparrows In a Hurricane” became a big country hit for Tanya Tucker in 1992. Released as the lead single…

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Merle Haggard performs “Silver Wings”.

Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Haggard…

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“Baby Now That I Found You”: A country hit for Alison Krauss.

Timeless classic! Glad I came into the world in this era! So glad I saw the 60s! Krauss’ version of…

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Vern Gosdin’s “Set ’em Up Joe”: What can be said? Possibly the greatest country music single ever.

Never heard of this guy, never heard of this song, am not a particularly big country music fan. But I…

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Achieving success with Tammy Wynette’s ‘Til I Can Make It On My Own.

This was TRUE female/girl power. None of the false and aggressive bravado, but lifting your chin, and showing your tear…

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Keith Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes”: We long for voices like Keith’s in modern country music. His vocals are eternal!

To me he has more emotion in his voice than almost any other male country singer, and thats saying alot.…

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Merle Haggard’s youngest son honors the country legend with ‘Sing Me Back Home’.

You can hear Merle in all 3 of his sons. Wow. Gave me chills. All 3 have awesome voices. Merle…

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As a tribute, Ben Haggard and Noel Haggard executed Merle’s hits.

Nothing like great classic Meryl Haggard by the Haggard Boys What talented sons he has Love his music Nobody could…

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Sammi Smith’s rendition of ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ surpasses the original.

It’s good to see that my Grandmother is still bringing happiness to those with her music. She was truly one…

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I yearn for country tunes like this that narrated a tale: Porter Wagoner’s “Carroll County Accident”.

Such a great pleasure hearing Porter sing. These older songs are the best. Aren’t like the silly ones we endure…

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