Alan Jackson – Where Were You
Introduction: “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” by the inimitable Alan Jackson. Released in 2002 as the lead single from his tenth studio album, Drive, this poignant ballad…
Toby Keith – I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying
Introduction: Toby Keith’s “I’m So Happy I Can’t Stop Crying”. Released in 1997, this song is a fascinating anomaly in Keith’s otherwise robustly patriotic and red-blooded country music persona. It’s…
Alan Jackson – Here In The Real World
Introduction: Here in the Real World, a landmark song by country music traditionalist Alan Jackson. Released in 1990 as the title track and second single from his debut album, this…
Toby Keith – When Love Fades
Introduction: Toby Keith’s When Love Fades, a poignant ballad released in 1999 on his album How Do You Like Me Now?!. This track, nestled amongst the foot-stompin’ anthems Keith is…
Gene Watson – Got No Reason Now For Going Home
Introduction: Gene Watson’s “Got No Reason Now For Going Home (LIVE)”. Now that’s a song that tugs at the heartstrings, a prime example of classic country storytelling at its finest.…
George Jones & Alan Jackson – A Good Year For The Roses
Introduction: “A Good Year For The Roses”, a timeless duet that beautifully captures the essence of country heartache and resilience. Released in 1994 on the album The Bradley Barn Sessions,…
Alan Jackson – Wanted
Introduction: Ah yes, Alan Jackson’s “Wanted”, a veritable cornerstone of contemporary country music. Released in 1990, it stands not just as a chart-topping hit that propelled a young Alan Jackson…
Toby Keith – She’s A Hottie
Introduction: Toby Keith’s “She’s A Hottie”. Released in 2008, this track marked a particular moment in country music. Keith, a titan of the genre known for his brash patriotism and…
Toby Keith – Old Me Better
Introduction: Now there’s a name synonymous with American country music, a man who’s practically woven the sound of barbeques, backroads, and blue-collar grit into his very DNA. Since the early…
Toby Keith – Every Dog Has Its Day
Introduction: Toby Keith’s Every Dog Has Its Day. Released in 2010, this track is a prime example of what makes Keith such an enduring figure in country music. It’s a…