On the one-year anniversary of his EP, Summertime Blues, Zach Bryan dropped a bomb on TikTok, sending shockwaves through the entire Country music world; his new album is on the way in August. Though he did not give a specific release date, just the notion that the Something in the Orange singer is releasing music in the next month was enough to send social media into a frenzy. Here are five things that we know about the album so far: 1. It has 11 songs (at least) Back in April while discussing the upcoming album, Bryan quote tweeted a fan…
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A burger and a grape sno-cone anyone? Does Chattahoochee even need an introduction? Arguably one of the most popular ’90s country songs and one of Alan Jackson’s most iconic songs, the track has had an impact far beyond many popular songs from the era. From the instantly-recognizable guitar riff in the intro to one of the most catchy choruses in the genre, Chattahoochee has solidified itself as a certified classic over the past 30 years . Written by Jackson and Jim McBride, Chattahoochee is a coming-of-age tale packed full of relatable albeit specific details and concepts. From lake days to…
Coming off of the 34-track behemoth of an album that was American Heartbreak back in May of 2022, the last thing that many expected was yet another batch of songs from Bryan. However, in true Zach Bryan fashion, he did the unthinkable and dropped another nine-song collection, an EP titled Summertime Blues. For many Zach Bryan super fans out there, they knew that Summertime Blues was somewhere on the horizon in the summer of 2022 given that he was teasing the song even before American Heartbreak was released. On June 26, Bryan took to Twitter to announce that the EP…
Before Blake Shelton was the certified country superstar and TV personality that he is today, he was firmly at the center of mainstream country music. Riding the highs of the lead single, Honey Bee, Shelton fast-tracked the album’s release to keep the momentum that the single gained less than three months after its April release. To say that this decision was a good one would be an understatement. Red River Blue ended up being an absolute smash for Shelton. The album topped both the Billboard US Hot Country Albums chart and the US Billboard 200 chart less than two weeks…
Riding the highs of his sophomore album, The Man I Want To Be, Chris Young decided to double down on the neotraditional sound that he had grown to be known for with the release of Neon on July 12, 2011. The album contains 10 tracks (12 if you count the iTunes/Apple Music exclusives, I’m Gonna Change That and Don’t Leave Her). Young co-wrote nine of the 12 songs on Neon including Tomorrow. Popular Nashville co-writers such as Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Luke Laird and Chris DuBois also round out this star-studded writing group on Neon. Neon’s biggest single is the…
“That’s why I hang my hat in Tennessee.” Out of the record-setting 60 #1 hits that the legendary George Strait has recorded, All My Ex’s Live In Texas remains one of the most popular to this day. Whether it is the iconic steel guitar and fiddle in the intro or the simply satisfying, clever rhyme that is “all my ex’s live in Texas,” it’s clear to see why this song has stood the test of time for The King. Written by the then-married duo, Whitey and Lyndia Shafer, All My Ex’s Live In Texas serves as a bit of a…