Tammy Wynette – Cry
Introduction: Cry, released in 1968, is a country ballad that epitomizes the heartache and vulnerability associated with lost love. The song’s simple…
Gene Watson – I Don’t Need a Thing at All
Introduction: Country crooner Gene Watson solidified his place in the genre with the release of I Don’t Need a Thing at All…
Gene Watson – Today I Started Loving You Again
Introduction: Today I Started Loving You Again, released in 1981, is a country music ballad that cemented the place of American singer-songwriter…
Gene Watson – It’s My Lie
Introduction: Country music singer Gene Watson carved a niche for himself throughout the 1970s and 1980s with his rich baritone voice and…
Alan Jackson – Sissy’s Song
Introduction: Alan Jackson’s moving ballad, “Sissy’s Song”, was released in 2009 as part of his studio album, Good Time. The song, a…
George Strait – We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This
Introduction: We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This, a song released in 1998, is a prime example of George Strait’s enduring country music…
George Strait – My Life’s Been Grand
Introduction: Country music legend George Strait‘s reflective ballad, “My Life’s Been Grand”, was released in 2001 on his studio album, The Road…
ABBA – Ring, Ring
Introduction: Before becoming one of the most influential pop groups of all time, ABBA, originally credited as Björn & Benny, Agnetha &…
Engelbert Humperdinck – Unchained Melody
Introduction: Unchained Melody, a hauntingly beautiful ballad that transcends generations, wasn’t originally sung by the iconic Engelbert Humperdinck. The song’s journey began…
Engelbert Humperdinck – How Do I Stop Loving You
Introduction: Emerging from the world of pop ballads in 1987, Engelbert Humperdinck’s “How Do I Stop Loving You” struck a poignant chord…