Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens-Slowly But Surely
Introduction Slowly But Surely: A Love Ballad Takes Flight “Slowly But Surely,” a tender duet by country music legends Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens, first appeared on their 1966 album…
Introduction Slowly But Surely: A Love Ballad Takes Flight “Slowly But Surely,” a tender duet by country music legends Merle Haggard and Bonnie Owens, first appeared on their 1966 album…
Introduction The Lonely Wisdom of “Chiseled in Stone” by Vern Gosdin “Chiseled in Stone,” a song etched in country music history, arrived in 1988 as the title track for Vern…
Introduction Alan Jackson’s “Freight Train”: A Look at the Tracks Alan Jackson’s “Freight Train,” released in 2010 as the title track for his sixteenth studio album, isn’t your typical country…
Introduction “Song for the Life”: A Celebration of Simple Beauty Released in 1994 as part of Alan Jackson’s album “Who I Am,” “Song for the Life” became a chart-topping hit,…
Introduction Write This Down: A Love Letter in Every Chord “Write This Down,” released in 1999, isn’t just another George Strait ballad. It became a chart-topping anthem, solidifying Strait’s place…
Introduction Alan Jackson’s “I Don’t Even Know Your Name”: A Recipe for Country Chaos “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” isn’t your typical love ballad. Released in 1995, it was…
Introduction The Ballad of Outlaws and Redemption: Unveiling “Pancho and Lefty” “Pancho and Lefty,” though popularized by the legendary duo of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, wasn’t originally their song.…
Introduction Carrying a Classic: The Story of George Strait’s “Carrying Your Love With Me” Released in 1997, “Carrying Your Love With Me” became an instant country music hit, solidifying George…
Introduction Alan Jackson’s “Pop a Top”: A Country Anthem with a Twist Alan Jackson’s “Pop a Top,” released in 1999 on his album Under The Influence, might seem like a…
Introduction Merle Haggard’s “Big City”: A Country Escape from the Urban Jungle Merle Haggard’s “Big City,” released in 1981, isn’t your typical ode to the bright lights and fast pace…