Articles Tagged “country songs”
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Listen to Pistol Annies, ‘I Feel a Sin Comin’ On’ – Song Stream
The lead track from the Pistol Annies ‘ sophomore album ‘Annie Up’ reintroduces the all-female trio as the most dangerous voices in country music. Hippie, Holler and Lone Star Annie are out to break hearts and rules once again in ‘I Feel a Sin Comin’ On.’ Listen to the track in its entirety below.
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Thomas Rhett, ‘It Goes Like This’ – Song Review
‘It Goes Like This’ is the safest of the three singles Thomas Rhett has released, but he sacrifices nothing in sharp songwriting in his effort to land a hit on country radio. The
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Top 40 Country Songs – May 2013
George Jones cracks this Top 40 Country Songs of May 2013 list after his late April death propelled his song ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ into the Top 20 on digital sales charts. The hit — arguably the greatest of all time — also found a new home on country radio, especially on stations that had focused mostly on new up and comers. The newbies still dominate this list, with the top spots going to three of the biggest stars of the last decade.
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Chris Young, ‘Aw Naw’ – Song Review
The thick guitar storm that introduces Chris Young ‘s new single ‘Aw Naw’ serves notice that the track from his upcoming fourth studio album will not be as corny as the name suggests. This country-rocker is a progressive, creative and well-written leap forward for the ultra-talented singer. He proves he is so much more than a balladeer.
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Story Behind George Jones, ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’
Whether or not you agree that George Jones ‘ 1980 hit ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ is the greatest country song of all time, we can all probably agree on one thing: The song is Jones’ most famous hit. And there’s a reason why the mournful ballad is so heart-wrenching — it was recorded at one of the Possum’s lowest points.
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Learn the Story Behind George Jones’ ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’
Whether or not you agree that George Jones ‘ 1980 hit ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ is the greatest country song of all time, we can all probably agree on one thing: The song is Jones’ most famous hit. And there’s a reason why the mournful ballad is so heart-wrenching — it was recorded at one of the Possum’s lowest points.
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Joanna Smith, ‘Girls Are Crazy’ – Song Review
In general, songs that paint an entire group of people with one broad brush stroke don’t fare well on country radio, but Joanna Smith is hoping to prove ‘em wrong with her new single ‘Girls Are Crazy.’ The peppy new track is fun and flirty, and a short hop backward for women in country music.
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Lady Antebellum Reveal ‘Goodbye Town,’ New Track From ‘Golden’
Lady Antebellum ‘s fourth studio album is due out in just a few weeks, but you don’t have to wait until May 7 to sample some new tunes from the Grammy-winning trio’s latest album. Lady A is offering up a free download of their single ‘Goodbye Town’ if you preorder the new record. In a recent interview, they revealed why ‘Goodbye Town’ emerged as an unlikely frontrunner on the new album.
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Lee Brice, ‘Parking Lot Party’ – Song Review
Songs like Lee Brice ‘s new single ‘Parking Lot Party’ are easy to dismiss. It doesn’t pack near as much punch as ‘I Drive Your Truck,’ but that’s far from his intent. The South Carolina-raised singer is looking to add to the tailgate soundtrack, and at this he’s successful.
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Tate Stevens, ‘I Got This’ – Song Premiere
The first song on Tate Stevens ‘ self-titled debut album showcases a different side of the singer’s personality. The single ‘Power of a Love Song’ is slow and sensitive, but ‘I Got This’ is rowdy and rebellious. It’s a blue-collar country song that sets the tone for the 10 that follow. Listen to the new track (the next single, perhaps?) in its entirety right here on Taste of Country.