It’s fairly common to see artists get tired of playing their classic hits. From country music’s own Tyler Childers not including his biggest song, “Feathered Indians,” on his setlist to Radiohead being hesitant to play their smash hit, “Creep,” there are plenty of artists and bands throughout music that have strayed away from playing fan favorites at their live shows. During his Friday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Kenny Chesney touched on not playing one of the most iconic songs, “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy,” on his current Sun Goes Down 2024 tour, which is on the road now. In…
Author: Brennen Kelly
“Funny how a melody sounds like a memory.” Does “Springsteen” even need an introduction? Being Eric Church’s most popular song and one of the biggest country songs of the 2010s, the track has left a huge impact on Church, his fans and even Bruce Springsteen himself. The song went #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, staying there for two weeks 12 years ago today. It didn’t take long for “Springsteen” to connect with fans and critics alike. The track received two Grammy nominations in 2013 for Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song. Additionally, it received two ACM nominations in 2013 for Single and Song of…
It’s official. After releasing two singles, “Pink Skies” and “Purple Gas,” in anticipation of his upcoming album, “The Great American Bar Scene” everyone knew that an album release date was on the horizon for Zach Bryan. Many were speculating that it would be coming soon after Bryan took to Instagram last month to announce that it was completely finished. Today, the “I Remember Everything” singer set social media ablaze, finally announcing the album is coming on none other than the 4th of July. Minutes ago, Bryan took to Instagram to make the official announcement. In the post, Bryan confirmed the…
In today’s streaming and social media-dominated landscape, it seems as if #1 hits are becoming less and less relevant to truly gauge an artist’s success. With artists such as Eric Church and Chris Stapleton having less than 10 combined #1s despite selling out arenas across the country, it’s becoming clear that #1s aren’t everything. With that being said, there are still some shocking songs that haven’t reached the top of Billboard’s country charts over the past decades. Here are 15 of the most surprising. Amarillo By Morning – George Strait It’s no stretch to say that “Amarillo By Morning” is…
Brad Paisley is no stranger to hit records. Whether it’s his classic 2003 album, Mud On the Tires, or 2011’s This Is Country Music, Paisley has been a country music staple for the better part of three decades. However, one of his best entries has to be his 2007 record, 5th Gear, which came out 17 years ago today. 5th Gear is arguably Paisley at his most successful. Everything that he is known for and excels in is on full display throughout the record. There are plenty of tongue-in-cheek, hilarious tracks such as “Ticks,” “Mr. Policeman” and “Online”. The guitar work throughout every single song is phenomenal, with “Throttleneck” being the standout. Finally, Paisley’s…
The wait is finally over. Less than a day after making an appearance at the iconic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee with the likes of Lainey Wilson and ERNEST, Post Malone has finally announced the title and release date for his highly-anticipated country album titled F-1 Trillion which is out August 16. In an Instagram post just minutes ago, Post shared an image with the caption, “Sup motherf*ckas…F-1 Trillion August 16th.” While he hasn’t released a track or features list, what we do know is that it’s going to cover a lot of ground in terms of country sounds/styles and…