The 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time Part 4: 70-61

   

     The 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time continues with Part 4: 70-61.  As we push ahead toward the greatest song of all time, we get to experience some of the best that country music has to offer.  I hope as you make this journey, you see one of your favorite songs, rehear an old classic you may have forgotten about, and, most importantly, you learn some of the greatest songs for the first time.  Keep It Country Kids proudly presents The 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time Part 4: 70-61.

Sunny Sweeney "Bad Girl Phase" Single Review

     Sunny Sweeney is back with her new single "Bad Girl Phase".  Sunny released one of the best mainstream albums in recent memory with her stellar Concrete.  The album produced the top 10 hit "From A Table Away" and had nothing but solid country gold from start to finish.  Sunny looked to be on the fast track to the top, but she since was cut from her label and faded off the public mind.  Thankfully, she is back and  with even more spunk than she ever showed before.

Sturgill Simpson "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music" Album Review

      Sturgill Simpson has gone from relative unknown to the hottest thing in underground country in just two short years.  The rise of Sturgill can be primarily attributed to two things: his flawless voice and stellar songwriting.  It's funny that in a world so obsessed with find the next big thing and the next hot sound, they forget that writing excellent songs and singing them really well is still the universal language that all music fans can understand.  That's what Sturgill does.  While his stellar debut High Top Mountain was a throwback to his musical upbringing, Metamodern Sounds In Country Music is all about the future.  With Sturgill Simpson at the mic, the future of country music is in good hands.

Remembering Keith Whitley

    25 years ago today, country music saw one of its brightest stars burn out far too early.  Keith Whitley was one of the finest singers to ever grace the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and the airwaves of country radio.  Keith was a champion of traditional country music and bluegrass.  He helped mix the sounds of yesterday with the current trends of the late 80's to create a sound that had across the board appeal.  Sadly, as often the case, Keith brought some of those sad old drinking songs to life one too many times.  Today, Keep It Country Kids remembers the great Keith Whitley.

Randy Houser "Like A Cowboy" Single Review

      Randy Houser may have the best set of pipes in mainstream country today.  There, I said it.  He has that instantly recognizable ability that many strive for.  He may not quite be a George Jones or Ronnie Dunn, but he is in the conversation.  The problem has always been the song choice.  "Anything Goes" is a modern-era gem, one of the most overlooked country songs of the past decade.  Apart from that, while never massively offending, he hasn't massively impressed either.  His newest single "Like A Cowboy" isn't quite another "Anything Goes", but it is certainly a huge step in the right direction.

The 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time Part 3: 80-71

      The 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time continues with Part 3: 80-71.  As we push ahead toward the greatest song of all time, we get to experience some of the best that country music has to offer.  I hope as you make this journey, you see one of your favorite songs, rehear an old classic you may have forgotten about, and, most importantly, you learn some of the greatest songs for the first time.  Keep It Country Kids proudly presents The 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time Part 3: 80-71.

Jake London "Somewhere Down The Road" Single Review

     Jake London is a singer/songwriter from California by way of Oregon who is making his name heard.  His debut single "Somewhere Down The Road" has recently been released.  This folk/rock/Americana/Country mash up is hard to pin down, tough to categorize, but oh so easy to listen to.  This is a very good song no matter where your musical tastes lie.

The Top 10: George Strait

     George Strait is the King of country radio.  With 60 number one hits and countless other charting singles, he is the most successful radio artist of all time.  George has risen to the top because he has mastered the art of staying fresh and modern while never sacrificing his roots and style.  The result is a sound that fans young and old can listen to together and equally get something from it.  Riding high from Entertainer of The Year wins at the CMA and the ACM awards and his farewell tour, George Strait's career has never been hotter.  To honor the King as he hangs up his cowboy hat, Keep It Country Kids presents The Top 10: George Strait.