Dolly Parton wrote “To Daddy” in the mid-1970s as a tribute to her father, Robert Lee Parton. Parton was raised in a poor family in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and her father was a hard-working man who did everything he could to provide for his family. Parton has said that her father was a … Read more
“L.A. International Airport” is a country music song that was released in 1971 by singer Susan Raye. It was written by Leanne Scott and became Raye’s signature song, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Country Singles chart and number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s popularity can be attributed to its relatable lyrics … Read more
“My Woman, My Woman, My Wife” by Marty Robbins: A Timeless Tribute to Love Background “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife” is a classic country ballad written and recorded by American country music singer Marty Robbins. Released in 1970, the song quickly became a major hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles … Read more
Background “Rollin’ with the Flow” is a classic country song released in 1977 by American singer-songwriter Charlie Rich. It was the title track of his album of the same name and became his eighth number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song also crossed over to the adult contemporary charts, peaking at … Read more
Background “Whiskey River” is a classic country song that has become synonymous with the iconic singer-songwriter Willie Nelson. While the song was originally written by Johnny Bush and Paul Stroud, Nelson’s rendition, released in 1973 on his album “Shotgun Willie,” propelled it to widespread fame. Nelson’s version of “Whiskey River” resonated with audiences due to … Read more
Background “Two Doors Down” is a poignant country ballad released in 1978 by the iconic singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. This single, penned by Parton herself, quickly became a major hit, reaching the top of the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and crossing over to the pop charts as well. The song’s enduring popularity is a … Read more
Background “The Year That Clayton Delaney Died” is a poignant country ballad written and performed by Tom T. Hall, released in 1971 on his album “Tom T. Hall: The Storyteller.” Hall, often referred to as “The Storyteller” for his ability to craft narrative songs that captured the essence of rural life, penned this song as … Read more
Background Crystal Gayle, a country music singer-songwriter, released her debut album in 1976. However, it was her 1978 album, “We’re Gonna Make It After All,” that propelled her to stardom. The album’s title track became a number-one hit, but it was another song from the same album, “Why Have You Left the One You Left … Read more
Background Conway Twitty, a legendary figure in country music, released “Don’t Take It Away” in 1979. The song was the lead single from his album, “Slow and Easy.” It quickly became a massive hit, topping the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s success solidified … Read more
Background “Heaven’s Just a Sin Away” was written by Hoyt Axton. It was first recorded by The Kendalls in 1977 and released as the title track of their album of the same name. The song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number four on the Billboard … Read more