Ladies (or Gents) Looking for Love? Maybe Avoid Texas According to George Strait

About The Song Background Released in April 1987, “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” became a signature song for country music icon George Strait. The track served as the second single from his critically acclaimed album, Ocean Front Property. Songwriters Sanger D. Shafer and Lyndia J. Shafer crafted the witty lyrics, while Strait himself co-produced … Read more

Country Music’s Greatest Love Song: Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen”

About The Song Background “Forever and Ever, Amen” is a country music ballad written by Don Schlitz and originally recorded by singer Phil Driscoll in 1975. However, the song achieved mainstream success and became a country classic thanks to Randy Travis’s rendition, released in 1987. The song appeared on his album Always & Forever, which … Read more

Tom T. Hall’s “Old Dogs, Children & Watermelon Wine”

About The Song Tom T. Hall’s “(Old Dogs, Children and) Watermelon Wine” is a country classic that captured the hearts of listeners in 1972. More than just a catchy tune, the song offers a poignant look at aging, simple pleasures, and finding solace in life’s little moments. Background Inspiration: Hall himself has recounted the unusual … Read more

Timeless Echoes: Why ‘Cattle Call’ Continues to Resonate Across Generations

About The Song “Cattle Call” is a classic country song originally recorded by Tex Owens in 1934. However, it’s most famously associated with American country music singer Eddy Arnold, who released his version in 1945. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The lyrics of “Cattle Call” depict a cowboy’s longing … Read more