Country Music Genres

Lefty Frizzell Saginaw Michigan (Live Video and Lyrics)

The Lefty Frizzell Saginaw Michigan song was released in 1964.  This song was Lefty Frizzell’s sixth and final number one on the U.S. country chart starting March 7, 1964.  Saginaw, Michigan” spent four weeks at #1 and a total of 23 weeks on .. Read More

Merle Haggard Lonesome Fugitive (Live Performance Video and Song Details)

The Merle Haggard Lonesome Fugitive song was released in December 1966 as the first single and title track from the album I’m a Lonesome Fugitive. The song was Haggard and The Strangers first number one hit on the U.S. country singles chart, spending .. Read More

Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (Video and Lyrics)

“Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” was written by Ed and Patsy Bruce and originally appeared on Ed’s 1976 self-titled album. Country outlaw icons Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson covered the tune on their 1978 duet album Waylon & Willie. Their version peaked at No. 1 .. Read More

Eric Church How Bout You (Music Video and Lyrics)

The Eric Church How Bout You song was released in January 2006 as the first single from his album Sinners Like Me.   This song is considered in the Outlaw Country genre of music.  This was his very first video to debut on CMT on .. Read More

Dolly Parton I Will Always Love You (Video and Lyrics)

The Dolly Parton I Will Always Love You song was first released in 1974 as a single and was written as a farewell to her former business partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner.  Dolly made the decision to leave The Porter .. Read More

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

The Kris Kristofferson lovin’ her was easier song made plenty of history.  “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 .. Read More

Alan Jackson Gone Country (music video and lyrics)

The Alan Jackson Gone Country song was was released in November 1994 as the third single from his fourth studio album, “Who I Am”.  “Gone Country” reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and held held the position for one .. Read More

Kenny Rogers The Gambler (Music Video and Lyrics)

The Kenny Rogers The Gambler song was a No. 1 country hit and even crossed over to the pop charts— a rare feat at that time. The single was released on October 9, 1978 as the title track from his album The Gambler, which .. Read More

Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs: The Ballad Of Jed Clampett (video and lyrics)

The Ballad Of Jed Clampett was recorded by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs on September 24, 1962 and was the original theme song for the long running TV series “The Beverly Hillbillies”.  The Beverly Hillbillies American TV sitcom was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to .. Read More

Jerry Lee Lewis Great Balls of Fire (video and lyrics)

The Jerry Lee Lewis Great Balls of Fire song was released in 1957 and was featured in the movie Jamboree.  This tune was ranked as the 96th greatest song ever by Rolling Stone and NPR ranked “Great Balls Of Fire” among the 100 most .. Read More