A couple of months ago, Shenandoah teamed up with Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean for an updated version of their classic #1 1989 hit “Sunday in the South”, and they just released the music video for the song, and it’s a solid recreation of the original- both the song and video:
Being a 90’s Country fan, I appreciated the heck out of that.
Also, I prefer Luke Bryan singing songs like this, instead of songs about beer and shaking your butt for a catfish, but that’s just me.
The video was filmed in Liepers Fork, TN, which is my home state, and reminds me of my hometown of Hnederson, TN, and I tell you, I could really go for some Bells Drive-n right know.
If ya know ya know.
Shenandoah is thankfully still going strong, and still on the road.
One of my favorite newer artists in Country Music is singer/songwriter ERNEST who has had a couple of #1 hits with Morgan Wallen- “Flower Shops” and “Cowgirls”- and both are well-deserving of the top spot.
A few months ago, ERNEST released a stellar song with Lainey Wilson called “Would if I Could”, and in case you missed it, here’s their collab:
Such a great song, with the true 90’s Country vibe that I have always loved. Welll… ERNEST just released a solo version of “Would if I Could”, and I think it’s even better than the duet:
Damn. That is totally giving Tracy Lawrence. I love it!!!
Which version do you like better?
Also, kudos to Dean Dillon and Skip Ewing II for writing a true Country song.
90’s Country Icon Terri Clark has a new project coming out called “Terri Clark: Take Two”, which is kind of a re-imagining of her greatest hits featuring some of the biggest female Country stars of today with her on some of her greatest hits.
Growing up on Country Music in the 90’s, Terri Clark was a staple on the radio, and hearing this made me all giddy.
She has teamed up with everyone from Lainey Wilson to Lauren Alaina to Ashley McBryde, and she just released her version of “Better Things to Do” featuring Ashley, who I love.
Check it out!
Cool, right?
I loved this song in Junior High, and full disclosure… I once dedicated this song on the local Country radio station in Henderson, TN to my first “boyfriend” who broke up with me because I was too annoying.
It went over like a turd in a punch bowl, but I made my point.
Oh, good times…
To be fair, 13-year-old me was kind of a weirdo, so I kind of get why he dropped me.
But still… rude.
“Terri Clark: Take Two” drops on May 31st, the same day that the Tom Petty Country tribute “Petty Country” comes out.
The most depressing time of the year, and this Polar Vortex thing or whatever deep freeze that is taking over the country doesn’t help.
So, how about a pick-me-up?
Ranker.com had fans vote on the best “feel good” country songs of all time. Here are the Top 10 . . .
1. “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks. (1990)
It’d be cool if Garth would put his videos on youtube, but whatever Garth. You do you.
But yeah, if you don’t sing along at the top of your lungs every time this song comes on, are you even Country?
2. “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band (2008)
This was The Zac Brown Band’s first big hit, and it still brings a smile to my face, and makes me want fried chicken.
Then again, everything makes me want fried chicken.
3. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett (2003)
Ahhh! I love this song. And Jimmy Buffett, may he rest in the big Margaritvaille in the sky. What a freaking legend.
4. “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn (1991)
This was THE jam in the early 90’s. I still know every word, even if I never mastered the line dance.
5. “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” by George Strait (1987)
If you don’t love George Strait, you’re unamerican. That is all.
6. “Song of the South” by Alabama (1988)
Same goes for Alabama. If you don’t celebrate their entire catalogue, you aren’t living your life right.
7. “Where the Green Grass Grows” by Tim McGraw (1998)
Definitely one of my favorites from Tim McGraw- reminds me of home. Man, I can’t wait to get back there someday for good… farm life is the best life. At least for me it is.
8. “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem” by Kenny Chesney (2002)
Kenny Chesney has no shortage of great beachy party songs. He also rocks the no shirt/cowboy hat look pretty dang well, which is also a pick-me-up in itself.
9. “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” by Jake Owen (2011)
This was THE Country song of 2011, and a career maker for Jake Owen. It’s still a Counry radio staple, and never gets old.
10. “Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts (2006)
I’m honestly “meh” about Rascal Flatts and always have been (except for “Moving On- GREAT song), but they did do justice to the Tom Cochrane original “Life is a Highway” for the “Cars” movie soundtrack.
So, yesterday, on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, Country legends Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood performed The Judds classic “Cry Myself to Sleep” and it is absolue PERFECTION.
Wow, that completely exceeded my expectations. I mean, I knew it would be good, but that was next level.
I grew up a fan of The Judds and Trisha Yearwood, so this made my 90’s Country-loving heart happy.
If you haven’t checked out the “A Tribute to the Judds” album, you’re missing out on some seriously good stuff.
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