Gene Watson – Love In The Hot Afternoon (1975)
Introduction: Gene Watson’s “Love In The Hot Afternoon”. Released in 1975, this sultry tune became the title track for Watson’s fourth studio…
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Merle Haggard – Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)
Introduction: Now there’s a name synonymous with American country music, a man whose voice carried the grit and grace of the working…
George Strait – I’ve Come To Expect It From You
Introduction: George Strait’s “I’ve Come To Expect It From You”. Released in 1990, this song is a prime example of Strait’s mastery…
Johnny Cash & June Carter – Jackson (1967)
Introduction: “Jackson”, a duet by the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Released in 1967, this song became a cornerstone of…
Just Because I’m A Woman by Dolly Parton (1968)
Introduction: Just Because I’m A Woman by the inimitable Dolly Parton. Released in 1968, this song is a landmark not just in…
Conway Twitty – “It’s Only Make Believe”
Introduction: This is the era of poodle skirts, bobby socks, and the rise of rock and roll. But nestled amongst the burgeoning…
Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn – Easy Loving
Introduction: Now we’re dipping into a true classic of country music – the timeless duet Easy Lovin’ by the iconic pairing of…
George Strait – The Cowboy Rides Away
Introduction: George Strait’s “The Cowboy Rides Away” – a song that practically twangs with the essence of country music. Released in 1985…
Willie Nelson & Ray Charles – Seven Spanish Angels
Introduction: “Seven Spanish Angels”, a collaborative masterpiece by the legendary Willie Nelson and the incomparable Ray Charles. Released in 1984, this song…
Toby Keith – Should’ve Been A Cowboy
Introduction: “Should’ve Been A Cowboy”, a true cornerstone of contemporary country music. Released in 1993, this foot-stomping anthem marked the arrival of…