“Old Flame” – Alabama (1979)
admin Alabama, a country music group formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in the 1960s, achieved mainstream success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with their blend of traditional country and…
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“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” – Vicki Lawrence (1972)
“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” is a country song that was released in 1972 by American singer-actress Vicki Lawrence. The song was written by Jerry Crutchfield and…
“Delta Dawn” – Tanya Tucker (1972)
“Delta Dawn” is a country song that catapulted 13-year-old Tanya Tucker to stardom in 1972. Written by Larry Butler and Mac Gayden, the song tells the tale of a young…
“Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town” – Charley Pride (1974)
Charley Pride, a pioneering African American country music singer, released “Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town” in 1974 as a single from his album of the same name. The song, written…
“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” – Waylon Jennings (1975)
Waylon Jennings, a prominent figure in the outlaw country movement, released “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” in 1975. The song was a pivotal moment in the evolution…
“Paper Roses” – Marie Osmond (1973)
Marie Osmond, a member of the iconic Osmond family, released “Paper Roses” in 1973. The song, originally composed by Gary Overton and Johnny Duncan, had been a minor hit for…
“Lucille” – Kenny Rogers (1977)
“Lucille” is a poignant country ballad recorded by American singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers. Released in 1977, it became his first major solo hit after leaving the popular country/rock group The First…
“Amanda” – Waylon Jennings (1974)
“Amanda,” a poignant country ballad, was released by Waylon Jennings in 1974 as a single from his album, “Greatest Hits.” The song was written by Bob McDill, a songwriter known…
“She Believes in Me” – Kenny Rogers (1978)
Kenny Rogers was born in Houston, Texas, in 1938. He began his career as a country music singer in the 1960s. He achieved his breakthrough success with the release of…
“Okie from Muskogee” – Merle Haggard (1969)
Merle Haggard was born and raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He grew up in a working-class family and experienced poverty and hardship. As a young man, Haggard was arrested and sent…