Classic Country

Meet Hank Williams Sr.

Hank Williams is often regarded as the “father of modern country music”. Hank was born Hiram King William in Mount Olive, AL on Sept. 17, 1923. Hank’s father was a World War I veteran, who suffered from facial paralysis. This caused him to be .. Read More

Charity Fills Anne Murray's Retirement Time

Canadian country music star Anne Murray may be retired from music, but she hasn’t stopped working. Anne notes, “I will not sing again in public. I have retired from show business and that’s the end of that part of my life. That work is .. Read More

Watch Hank Williams Perform "Hey Good Lookin'"

During Hank Williams‘s short life, he produced groundbreaking music that marked the beginnings of modern country music. Williams released his song “Hey Good Looking'” in 1951, his own adaption of a previously released song of the same title by Cole Porter. Williams’ track was .. Read More

Kris Kristofferson's "Lovin' Her Was Easier" Video and Lyrics

“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is a gorgeous love song with a nostalgic feel. Recorded and released by Kris Kristofferson in 1971, the song reached the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart at no. 26 and the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks .. Read More

Ronnie Milsap "Smoky Mountain Rain" Video & Lyrics

Arguably one of his most famous songs, Ronnie Milsap‘s “Smoky Mountain Rain” is a soulful ballad detailing the story of being left by a loved one, and the search to find her again. In 1980, this country-contemporary crossover was his 16th No. 1 .. Read More

Kris Kristofferson and Kenny Rogers to Receive High Honors

Like Willie Nelson, Charley Pride and many others before them, Kris Kristofferson and Kenny Rogers are set to receive the Texas Medal of the Arts. The award honors Texan artists who fully embody the Texas spirit. Kris Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas and .. Read More

Kris Kristofferson & Johnny Cash "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"

The 1969 hit “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” is a song about lonely a Sunday morning hangover, written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash. Kristofferson’s and Cash’s careers intertwined significantly; Cash used his widely famous image to introduce Kristofferson into the music scene and Kristofferson .. Read More

20 Essential George Jones Songs [Videos/Audio]

George Jones is regarded as being one of the best country singers of all time. His unique voice and exquisite sentiment have captured generations of fans. Enjoy these 20 quintessential George Jones songs below! 20. “What My Woman Can’t Do” This song reached #6 on the .. Read More

Glen Campbell "Wichita Lineman" Video & Lyrics

In 1968, Glen Campbell released one of his most beloved songs, “Wichita Lineman.” The song has gone on to be widely covered by a variety of artists, and in 2010 appeared on the Rolling Stone “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list, ranking .. Read More

Glen Campbell "Rhinestone Cowboy" Music Video & Lyrics

Musician, actor, and songwriter Glen Campbell spent over 50 years in show business, releasing over 70 albums with 80 songs charting in the United States. “Rhinestone Cowboy” was written by Larry Weiss in 1974, and released on his album Black and Blue Suite. However, .. Read More