If you’ve never been, it’s an insane four days in downtown where all of Country’s biggest acts, as well as upcoming acts perform. And Nashville is already packed enough, so add thousands of Country music fans, and the place goes banannas.
Some cool surprises came out of this weekend, including Post Malone and Blake Shelton performing their new collab for the first time called “Somebody Pour Me a Drink”:
His song with Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help” is spending it’s 3rd week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is quickly shaping up to be the song of the Summer.
So, how about a stripped down acoustic version of the song?
Seriously, is there a better combo than Lainey and Miranda?
I’ll wait.
Both artists have new music coming out- Miranda is currently working on her new project with her new label Republic Records, and Lainey’s next album “Whirlwind” comes out August 23rd.
“Rolling Stone” Magazine just released their list of the “Best Country Songs of All Time”.
This is JUST according to “Rolling Stone”, and to be honest, I don’t always agree with their opinions on music, but this list isn’t as terrible as some of their past lists (and that’s just MY opinion).
Here is their Top 10:
1. “Jolene” by Dolly Parton:
Personally, this isn’t my favorite Country song- as really, Dolly should be more mad at her man and NOT Jolene, but it’s undeniably a classic, and is deserving of the top spt.
Also, it’s Dolly.
She pretty much wins life.
2. “I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash:
No arguments here.
3. “Crazy” by Patsy Cline:
Patsy was just incredible. To me, she is one of the all time greats. The emotion she puts into her voice, and her entire catalogue is perfection.
4. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Hank Williams:
You really can’t have a list of Country All-Time greats without Hank, am I right?
5. “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones:
One of the saddest songs of all time… which is perfect to round ou the Top 5.
Also, people complain about Morgan Wallen’s antics, but he has nothing on George, Hank, Johnny, Willie, Waylon, and a majority of the Country greats. Those guys were hot messes. Legends, but also hot messes.
You can’t argue me on this one.
6. “You Don’t Know Me” by Ray Charles:
Well, that’s random…
Why not “Georgia on My Mind”?
7. “Standing on the Corner: Blue Yodel No. 9” by Jimmie Rogers:
Well, that’s a throwback for sure!
8. “Stand by Your Man” by Tammy Wynette:
Funnily enough, Tammy was married 5 times…
Also, this song is bad advice considering that some men don’t need stood by.
9. “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard:
This one will always rank as one of my favorites!
10. “Amarillo by Morning” by George Strait:
Oooooohhh… George Strait is always a winner.
Although, I’d switch this out with “This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away”.
Actually, if the entire Top 10 was George Strait songs, I’d be fine with it.
Just in case you missed it, Post Malone performed at the 2024 ACM Awards last week, and debuted his new Country song “Never Love You Again” and it’s got me all kinds of excited for his upcoming Country album.
If you’ve been doubting Posty as a Country artist, just check this out:
Dannngggg son…
Poat Malone has the chops for sure, and he’s one of the Pop artists that I am TOTALLY ok with coming over to the Country side.
His yet unnamed Country album will be out later on this year.
We’re getting closer to the release of the Tom Petty Country tribute album “Petty Country”, and to get us ready, Wynonna Judd just released her verison of “Refugee” with Lainey Wilson!
Of course, it’s fantastic.
Really, how could it not be?
I absolutely LOVE that! I’m sure Tom Petty would approve.
The mix of their voices is perfect- Wynonna still has it, and Lainey’s unmistakable twang just adds the punch this version needs.
Here’s the full tracklist of “Petty Country”:
“I Should Have Known It” by Chris Stapleton
“Wildflowers” by Thomas Rhett
“Runnin’ Down A Dream” by Luke Combs
“Southern Accents” by Dolly Parton
“Here Comes My Girl” by Justin Moore
“American Girl” by Dierks Bentley
“Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” by Lady A
“I Forgive It All” by Jamey Johnson
“I Won’t Back Down” by Brothers Osborne
“Refugee” by Wynonna Judd feat. Lainey Wilson
“Angel Dream No. 2” by Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson
“Learning To Fly” by Eli Young Band
“Breakdown” by Ryan Hurd feat. Carly Pearce
“Yer So Bad” by Steve Earle
“Ways To Be Wicked” by Margo Price feat. Mike Campbell
“Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by Midland
“Free Fallin’” by The Cadillac Three feat. Breland
“I Need To Know” by Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
“Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Rhiannon Giddens feat. Silkroad Ensemble and Benmont Tench
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