Kelly Clarkson can truly do no wrong, and it seems she’s just as obsessed with Riley Green’s recent single, “Worst Way,” as the rest of the world. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the multi-talented superstar and talk show host performed the track live on her segment “Kellyoke” on Thursday, February 13. Since its release in March 2024, everyone and their mother has been drooling over the track, and its appeal has grown even more since the release of Green’s steamy music video. Written by Green himself, the song’s seductive lyrics are delivered mesmerizingly by his smooth voice. But, there’s…
Author: Casey Nyman
Top-tier songwriters like Ashley Gorley, Josh Thompson, and Shane McAnally have penned some of country music’s biggest hits. While many artists collaborate with experts like these, some stars are also talented songwriters in their own right. When they’re not performing or recording, award-winning artists like Lainey Wilson, Ernest, and Chris Stapleton, are writing some of their best songs for other performers. After reading this list, you might find yourself listening to these tunes differently, imagining how the original artist would have sounded on the track. Here are a few hits that are all thanks to some of country music’s biggest…
Thank goodness for country covers. Whether it’s an artist performing a cover live at their concert or releasing a re-recorded version of a beloved song, these remakes capture the essence of what country music is all about: celebrating music through the retelling of stories. Personally, covers are some of my most anticipated releases because they offer the closest experience to hearing a favorite song again for the first time (without the amnesia, of course). Many artists pay tribute to their influences by reimagining classic hits, despite the risk of not living up to the original, but plenty still manage to…
Texas has yet again blessed country music with another rising star: Hudson Westbrook. The fresh face in country music quickly gained popularity after a video of him singing his first hit, “Take It Slow,” went viral on TikTok back in April of last year. The song now boasts over 12 million streams on Spotify. Today, Friday, January 24, he dropped his latest single, “Mine Tomorrow.” The song is surely the first of many to come following the release of his self-titled debut EP back in November. It includes previously released hits like “5 to 9” and “Johnny Walker,” along with…