Thomas Rhett is not only one of the reigning superstars in country music, but he also grew up in the genre, thanks to his father, singer-songwriter Rhett Akins. So it might take a lot for Rhett to become starstruck, but he admits when he met George Strait, he was in awe of the country music icon. “I would say…
George Strait might be one of Scotty McCreery‘s biggest musical heroes, but the American Idol winner just proved he can sing one of the King of Country Music’s biggest hits. McCreery performed a cover of Strait’s 1997 hit, “Carrying Your Love With Me,” ahead of his recent performance in Bristol, Tennessee. It was Strait who inspired McCreery, even as a…
George Strait‘s debut album, Strait Country, was released more than 40 years ago, in 1981. Since then, Strait has continued releasing music, scoring more No. 1 singles than any other artist in history, and selling over 12 million tickets to his live shows throughout his career. Artists with much less success than Strait have felt fulfilled enough to ride…
Country music is rich in songs about faith. With the heart of country music located in Nashville, Tennessee, in the middle of the Bible Belt, it makes sense that so many artists would record songs about their spiritual beliefs. While there are far too many songs about faith within country music to count, we picked ten of our favorites….
Scotty McCreery is honoring his own musical hero, George Strait, in a big way with his current single, “Damn Strait.” The North Carolina native chose to film the video in the iconic Gruene Hall, which is where Strait’s legendary career began. Although an effort to film a video outside of Nashville, for McCreery, there was no other choice….
Scotty McCreery paid homage to one of his musical heroes, George Strait, in the video for his latest single, “Damn Strait.” The American Idol alum filmed the video at Gruene Hall, in New Braunfels, Texas, which is where Strait’s historic career began. “In the fall of 1975, the first of what would be many performances by ‘Ace in…
Scotty McCreery just teased on social media the release of the official video for his latest single, “Damn Strait,” which he hints was filmed where the song’s subject, George Strait, resides. “On February 8th, Scotty McCreery takes you to the place where the King of Country was born,” a black and white video hints, along with footage of…
Marty Stuart, Dean Dillon and Hank Williams, Jr. are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The three were inducted during the Medallion Ceremony, held on Sunday, November 21. Stuart was honored with musical performances by Pastor Evelyn Hubbard performing “It’s Time to Go Home,” Emmylou Harris and Charlie Worsham singing “Tempted,” and Ashley McBryde singing…
Scotty McCreery just celebrated his fourth No. 1 hit with “You Time,” and seems poised for his next No. 1 hit, with “Damn Strait.” With ten years since he won Season 10 of American Idol, the North Carolina native is still in awe at how well his life and career has evolved in the last decade. “It’s been…
George Strait just dropped a powerful new song and video, with “The Weight of the Badge.” The song, released in honor of First Responders Day on October 28, was Strait’s way to pay tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line each day to keep others safe. “‘The Weight of the Badge,’ the idea…
