George Jones – Window Up Above
Sally Wilson Released in 1960, it became a defining moment in Jones’ career, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. But its impact goes far beyond chart success. This…
Conway Twitty – Desperado Love
Released in 1986, Desperado Love marked the first single from Twitty’s album Fallin’ for You for Years. While it might surprise some to hear a “desperado” referenced in country music,…
George Strait – It Just Comes Natural
Released in 2006 as the title track for Strait’s 24th studio album, it marked a specific moment in country music history. Here we were, well into the new millennium, and…
George Strait – Run
Released in September 2001, this power ballad became the lead single for Strait’s equally powerful album, The Road Less Traveled. Now, Strait’s a legend in the world of country music.…
George Strait – Wrapped
Released in 2007 as the third single from his album It Just Comes Natural, “Wrapped” wasn’t originally a Strait composition. Background The song’s roots trace back to singer-songwriter Bruce Robison,…
George Strait – I Saw God Today
Released in 2008 as the lead single for his album Troubadour, it became an instant classic, not only topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart but also resonating deeply with…
George Strait – Living and Living Well
This warm and inviting track, released in February of 2002, is a prime example of Strait’s ability to weave simple yet profound themes into a song that resonates deeply with…
Alan Jackson – I Still Like Bologna
Released in 2009 as part of his album Good Time, the song arrived at a curious point in American culture. The world was hurtling towards a future dominated by social…
George Strait – Easy Come, Easy Go
Released in 1993, it became the title track for Strait’s fourteenth studio album and marked a significant milestone in his career – his 25th number-one single on the Billboard Hot…
George Strait – Baby Blue
Released in 1988 as the second single from his album If You Ain’t Lovin’, You Ain’t Livin’, “Baby Blue” quickly climbed the charts, becoming a number one hit in the…