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"...Low Places" Before Garth
It's time for another feature where we visit a popular song that was a cover and you might not have even known.  In this case, Garth Brooks' signature song, "Friends In Low Places" is one of the biggest sing-a-long songs of all time, but did you know, Garth was not the first one to cut that song?
Lost Hits From Little Texas
Lost Hits From Little Texas
Lost Hits From Little Texas
It's time for another installment from my series of blogs featuring songs of the past from well-known artists.  The artists may be well-known, but the some of the songs may have long disappeared. Today's band has gone through many lead singers and incarnations, and is still active today.  That band is Little Texas.
One You Might’ve Missed – Jolie And The Wanted [VIDEO]
One You Might’ve Missed – Jolie And The Wanted [VIDEO]
One You Might’ve Missed – Jolie And The Wanted [VIDEO]
Chances are that you missed the song and artist on this one, but I didn't, so I'd like to share this group with you.  Last week on American Idol, young Quaid Edwards tried out in front of the judges and revealed that his mother's group, Jolie and the Wanted had worked with Keith Urban in their early careers.
Who Sang "Ol' Red' First?
Who Sang "Ol' Red' First?
Who Sang "Ol' Red' First?
Here's another edition of Stealing The Covers, where we reveal multiple versions of popular songs.  Some you may not even know had or were a cover.  In this case, it's the huge Blake Shelton hit 'Ol' Red.'  Did you know that not one, but two country legends cut this song before Blake made it a hit?
Randy Travis Getting His Voice Back, Father Reports
Randy Travis Getting His Voice Back, Father Reports
Randy Travis Getting His Voice Back, Father Reports
It's been nearly six months since Randy Travis suffered a stroke due to congestive heart failure, which was then followed by a string of complications. Although it's been a long road to recovery -- and it's still not over -- the legendary singer is anxious to get back to work, according to his father.
Stealing The Covers
Stealing The Covers
Stealing The Covers
This is a new segment where I will reveal covers of songs you may not have even known were covers.  You can check out both versions right here.  Today we go back and get the classic Earl Thomas Conley hit "Holding Her and Loving You."
Lost Hits From Blackhawk
Lost Hits From Blackhawk
Lost Hits From Blackhawk
It's time for another installment from my series of blogs featuring songs of the past from well-known artists.  The artists may be well-known, but the some of the songs may have long disappeared. This artist is one who will show up every couple of years and give us a big hit, but in the mid 90's he was always good for a big tune!  That guy, is Clay Walker.

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