Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell. S3
Introduction “Rhinestone Cowboy,” the song that cemented Glen Campbell’s place as a musical legend, wasn’t always destined for diamond-studded boots…
Country
Keith Whitley – When You Say Nothing at All. S3
Introduction “When You Say Nothing at All” is a country music ballad written by Don Schlitz and originally recorded by…
Johnny Cash – Hurt. S3
Introduction “Hurt,” a song by Johnny Cash released in 2002, transcends mere cover status to become a poignant reflection on…
Kenny Rogers – ‘The Gambler’ (1978). S3
Introduction Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler”: A Song Steeped in Country Storytelling “The Gambler,” released in 1978 as the title track…
Zach Williams, Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus (Official Music Video). S3
Introduction “There Was Jesus,” a powerful duet by contemporary Christian artist Zach Williams and country legend Dolly Parton, is more…
George Strait – Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye. S3
Introduction In 1989, a wave of bittersweet melancholy washed over the airwaves with the release of George Strait’s “Baby’s Gotten…
Faron Young – Hello Walls. ( Live 1961) S3
Introduction Step into the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, 1961. A hush falls over the Grand Ole Opry as a honeyed…
Loretta Lynn – Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin. (With Lovin’ on Your Mind) (1966) S3
Introduction Loretta Lynn’s 1966 single, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” wasn’t just a catchy country tune;…
Wichita Lineman – Glen Campbell. (Live Goodtime Hour) S3
Introduction There’s a lonely poetry woven into the very fabric of “Wichita Lineman,” Glen Campbell’s 1968 masterpiece. More than just…
You’ve Never Been This Far Before – Conway Twitty. ( Live 1971) S3
Introduction Released in 1973, Conway Twitty’s “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” wasn’t just a country chart-topper; it ignited a…