15. Travis Tritt – “I’m Gonna Be Somebody”. Country music has many story songs that show how a theme develops over a lifetime, and Travis Tritt’s “I’m Gonna Be Somebody” is one of my favorites. Tritt is one of the best rockers and balladeers of his generation of country stars, and he made several records that I could’ve put on this list. Whether or not this record is as memorable as “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)“, “T-R-O-U-B-L-E“, “Anymore“, or “Drift Off to Dream” is up for debate, but this record updates the classic country theme of “what goes around comes around” with the tale of a young man determined to become a star. Tritt has one of the most appealing voices in 1990s country, and his vocal on this song reflects the determination and grit of his subject.

25 of the Best Country Songs of the 1990s

Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty soars to success. The country tribute album Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty released last Friday (June 21st), via Big Machine Records, officially debuted at No. 1 on the All Genre Chart on iTunes to also become the No. 1 Compilation Album in its first week.

Tom Petty country tribute album tops iTunes charts

Ada, OK

American Songwriter

Blake Shelton hails from Ada, Oklahoma, a small Oklahoma town of just over 16,000 people. In 2001, he became an inspiration to Oklahomans and small-town residents across the country when he released his debut single “Austin” and it climbed to the top of the country chart. Since then, he has launched 28 singles to the top of the country charts and soundtracked countless parties. Not content to be a musical artist, Shelton crossed over to television with a stint on The Voice before hosting his own show, Barmageddon.

4 Hit Songs to Celebrate Blake Shelton’s Birthday

Taste of Country

It's no secret that Keith Urban is one of the biggest megastars in country music history —racking up 4 Grammys, 15 ACM awards and 13 CMAs. We all know and love his many Billboard hits that all started with his historical album, Golden Road. But little do many know that Urban was an accomplished studio and road musician before he rose to fame as a solo artist.

Famous Albums Keith Urban Played on Before Fame

Darius Rucker thinks it is time for the music industry to forgive Morgan Wallen for his racial slur in early 2021. He said just that on a recent Rolling Stone podcast. Morgan was caught on camera saying a string of profanities, including the N-word. After the footage came out, the country star immediately apologized, saying in a statement, “I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back. There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better.”

Darius Rucker Believes It’s Time To Forgive Morgan Wallen

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Country music is all about three chords and the truth, and sometimes the truth isn't pretty. Some of your favorite country stars have lived the heartache they sing about in their songs through very volatile marriages, and some of them have even splashed across the headlines. Contentious marriages are the...

Country Music’s Most Volatile Marriages — No. 6 Is Just CRAZY!

Relationships tend to come and go in the music industry, often with a lot of publicity. However, these four power couples are as strong as ever, and most of them have been married for over a decade. Let’s take a look at four of the biggest power couples in country music!

4 of the Biggest Power Couples in Country Music

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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The King gets his star.

Today, it was announced that country icon George Strait is part of the 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame class and will receive a star on Hollywood Boulevard.

He is included in the music/recording category alongside the late, great Prince, Keith Urban, Fantasia, Depeche Mode, Los Bukis, The B-52s, Green Day, The Isley Brothers, Busta Rhymes, and War.

Additionally, from the sports world, we have David Beckham and retired MLB pitcher Orel Hershiser being honored, television stars Fran Drescher, Bill Nye, Sherri Shepherd and more will also get a star.

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George Strait Announced As Part Of Hollywood Walk Of Fame Class Of 2025

George Strait, one of the most iconic figures in country music, is known for his record-setting concerts and a career filled with numerous accolades. However, his journey to stardom wasn’t smooth. In a revealing moment from his past, Strait divulged during a 2013 interview with Billboard that he was once fired from a band for not being country enough.

George Strait’s Surprising Beginnings and Unstoppable Rise in Country Music

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

In the ‘70s and early ‘80s, Billy Sherrill’s Nashville Sound dominated the country music world. Sometimes called “Countrypolitan,” it combined country instrumentation and vocals with background singers, string sections, and slick pop production. While the sound was incredibly popular it wasn’t for everyone. Those who bucked the system, fought for their creative rights, and made the kind of country music they wanted to make were branded Outlaws.

4 Original Outlaw Country Legends Who Are Still Alive

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College Station, TX

First stepping on stage during the 1970s, George Strait not only encompassed country music but went on to carve his own spot in the genre with hits like “Baby Your Baby”, “I Cross My Heart”, and “Amarillo by Morning.” Releasing numerous albums over the decades, the country star gained countless awards and even landed in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Besides dominating country music and the charts, Strait also sold over 120 million albums. Considered the “King of Country Music”, the singer recently proved his stardom when he set a record for the largest single-ticketed concert in the United States.

King of Country George Strait Makes U.S. Concert History, Breaks Astonishing 46-Year Record

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Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Boston, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

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As Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose’s divorce continues to heat up, the country singer has seemingly shared his thoughts on the situation with a one-word cryptic message on Instagram. Billy Ray, 62, took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 30, to share a video of the word “Fraud”...

Billy Ray Cyrus Shares Cryptic Message on Instagram Amid His Divorce From Firerose: ‘Fraud’

Kelly Ford is bringing everyone a packed show this week with the best of the best in country music. She is joined by Lady A, Jelly Roll, Hardy, Tyler Hubbard, and Chris Young while they share the stories behind some of their biggest hits to date. Lady A. Charles Kelley,...

Best Of Week: Lady A, Jelly Roll, And More

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Some zodiac signs are a little more expressive with their anger (we see you, Aries), and some are more likely to push their feelings down. Let's talk about the three signs that are more likely to repress their anger within and what that looks like for each individual zodiac sign.

3 Zodiac Signs That Stifle Their Anger

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Ian Munsick Delivers Haunting New Love Song, ‘Cheyenne’

Ian Munsick is kicking off a new chapter of music with a new track titled “Cheyenne.” The haunting love song, out today (6/28), was co-written and...

Ian Munsick Delivers Haunting New Love Song, ‘Cheyenne’

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