Elvis Presley – Trouble (Take1013) (68 Comeback Special)
Introduction: In the annals of rock and roll history, few figures loom larger than the one and only Elvis Presley.…
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Elvis Presley – Loving you (1957)
Introduction: In 1957, a young Elvis Presley stood on the precipice of superstardom. Having already caused a stir with his…
A Gospel Touch: Elvis Presley’s “Let Us Pray” (1971)
Introduction: While Elvis Presley is primarily known for his electrifying rock and roll anthems and soulful ballads, a lesser-explored facet…
A Heartbreak Ballad for the Ages: Kris Kristofferson’s “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” (1972)
Introduction: Emerging from the smoky haze of Nashville in the early 1970s, Kris Kristofferson carved a unique niche in the…
A Modern Cowboy Croons in a Changing West: Elvis Presley’s “Stay Away, Joe” (1968)
Introduction: By the late 1960s, the cultural landscape of America was undergoing a seismic shift. Rock and roll, the music…
The King of Country Heartbreak: George Strait’s “Baby’s Gotten Good At Goodbye” (1988)
Introduction: Few artists have embodied the essence of neotraditional country music quite like George Strait. Emerging in the mid-1980s, Strait…
Johnny Cash – I Walk the Line
Introduction: Few country songs hold the iconic status of Johnny Cash’s 1956 single, “I Walk the Line”. Released on his…
Kitty Wells – It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
Introduction: In 1952, a firecracker of a song exploded onto the country music scene, shattering norms and challenging societal expectations.…
A Countrypolitan Duet for the Ages: George Strait’s “When Did You Stop Loving Me” with Sheryl Crow
Introduction: Country music icon George Strait is a name synonymous with traditional Texas twang and heartfelt storytelling. Throughout his illustrious…
Alan Jackson & Lee Ann Womack – “Golden Ring”
Introduction: Released in the year 2002, “Golden Ring” by country music power couple Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack is…