Without question, John Prine possessed an immaculate gift for mining pure gold in his songs. From Hello In There to the incomparable Muhlenberg County, with gems like Sins Of Memphisto and All The Best thrown in here and there over his five decades as an artist in country music and Americana, the beloved and lauded
Tresa Patterson
Tresa has been a passionate and prolific online writer for years, publishing thousands of articles and features in music, television, theatre, and to honor those who bring light to the world in wonderful ways.She is also a teacher, a cancer survivor (so far, by God's grace), an advocate for children, and a devoted pet parent.She never tires of telling the story behind the stage, from the core of the artist’s heart.She has cerebral palsy but refuses to let it have her.Tresa lives out her faith and music is her life- force.
Unflinchingly, country music original, Ashley McBryde, writes with all the grit and glorious abandon that makes life palpable. From the piercing ridicule of her breakout song, Girl Goin’ Nowhere to be unwavering personal and artistic resolve of Never Will, she takes listeners on a purely authentic journey of emotion. This morning, Ashley McBryde looked bright-eyed
Universally, it seems that Dolly Parton remains the most illuminated focus for accolades for her genuine mission to “be a light.” Whether in song, spirit, one of her many humanitarian endeavors to improve life and foster learning on the planet, the Coat Of Many Colors artist wears her heart on her rhinestone-covered sleeves. Already, Country
Big crowds, and even bigger notes, are nothing new for Mickey Guyton. Still, legions of fans filling Central Park in New York City never just happen. In this case, over the weekend, as Revolver and Taste of Country attest, the Grammy-nominated Black Like Me artist was among the premiere headliners for the Global Citizen Festival. Naturally, Mickey Guyton
Frequently, country music king Tim McGraw causes fervent fans to fall all over themselves as he sings Something Like That, Sheryl Crow, or Damn Sure Do. As it happens, the chemistry heightens to even more of a fever pitch when his bride of more than a quarter-century, Faith Hill, joins him for Let’s Make Love
Evidently, country music’s momentum-gaining girl-power trio, Chapel Hart, strategized a secret plan. Especially with their fervent supporters on America’s Got Talent for the Tuesday finals this week. Sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, alongside their cousin, Trea Swindle, put on the blue denim and distinctive white tops. The audience waved red and white flags to complete
Indisputably, country music wonder and worldwide philanthropist, Dolly Parton creates her own fashion statement with whatever she wears. From the time she stepped on the stage with Porter Wagoner, with little to no adjustment period for fans of Norma Jean Beasler, Dolly already determined her style persona as a departure from the “cowgirl” norm of
Perennially, country star Mickey Guyton feels right at home on the Today stage. It’s no wonder why the morning broadcast keeps the welcome mat rolled out for the Remember Her Name artist. Yes, another morning show host, Gayle King, surprised Mickey Guyton with a dream come true– meeting one of her most inspirational “she-ro’s,” Dolly
Clearly, Chapel Hart, the surging country music trio, Chapel Hart, realize that all the group’s dreams and the years of sweat, tears, and singing in every honky-tonk ready to give microphones to sisters, Danica and Devyn, and their cousin, Trea Swindle, are on the line in Season 17 of America’s Got Talent. There’s no room
Indisputably, no performer savors the sweat, the surge of a cheering crowd, and shredding on his strings more than Keith Urban. The country music megastar feels all those things and more, now that he’s in full performance mode on his Speed of Now Tour. Just two months shy of his 55th birthday in October,
Very likely, cultural icon and country music marvel, Dolly Parton, has no interest in counting all the many glimmering pieces of hardware that fill the mantles and walls of her homes. Remarkably, the unparalleled songwriter only estimates that she’s written between 3000 to 4000 songs, and some of her trademark classics came on the same
Not surprisingly, Dolly Parton’s words carry significant weight in the country music community and beyond. The entertainment dynamo put it straight to those fearing the vaccine against the virus, which her million-dollar donation helped to fund for the world, admonishing “Don’t be a chicken squat—go on and get the shot!” Recently, Country Music Alley related
Year after year, country music marvel Dolly Parton only grows in her miraculous generosity, purposeful living, and, of course, her never-ending musical talents. Likewise, season after season, the standout talent competition, America’s Got Talent, continues to reveal remarkable performers to the competition’s worldwide audiences. As it happens, Dolly Parton and three of her most adoring
Jimmie Allen loves his life this summer. The ever-affable country music hitmaker who proclaims the abandon of “Freedom Was A Highway” with his good pal, Brad Paisley, and honors his own Papa wIth “Down Home” is on the road to support Tulip Drive, another collaborative album featuring some very famous friends on a first-name basis
When it comes to confronting the ills and issues of the world, Dolly Parton never thinks small. While most of the country music world and the world as a whole spent considerable time handwringing worrying, the songwriting wonder reminded every heart that now is the time to create “When Life Is Good Again.” Now is
Across her more than six decades as a queen of country music and cultural icon, Dolly Parton likely loses count of all her visits to the Windy City of Chicago. Fortunately for fans, Dolly stays as delightfully, down-home authentic whether her travels take her to the “roots of her raising” in Sevier County, Tennessee or
Clearly, the multitalented Country star Jimmie Allen has a roster of superstar friends right on his phone. The “Down Home” singer-songwriter never worries about negative responses at the other end of his call, either. Not just Country A-Listers, but every musical A-Lister seems to want Jimmie Allen as a collaborator. Only last month, Jimmie Allen
“Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me?” Keith Urban asks in just one of his favorite hits from his 2002 album, Golden Road. As it happens, the golden-haired hitmaker sings about every reason to keep his spirits soaring in the uplifting anthem. In truth, however, Keith Urban was far from the grounded, contented husband and father he
It’s not every day that Country megastar Tim McGraw turns 55. Naturally, his bride of 25 years, Faith Hill, had every intention of celebrating the day. A few hundred miles and being on the road doesn’t stop the “Breathe” songstress from pouring her heart into “Happy Birthday” and presenting birthday cake. Much to her hubby’s
One-woman country music marvel Dolly Parton is the first to admit that she rarely passes up any dish with potatoes. Not coincidentally, Country Music Alley covered the details Parton’s passion for spuds back in the fall of 2020. The “My Tennessee Mountain Home” songwriter never shies away from her down-home, hardscrabble roots or the sweet
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