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Gene Watson – Farewell Party

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Introduction: Country music singer Gene Watson added another chart-topping hit to his collection with the release of “Farewell Party” in February 1979. The song, a poignant ballad about the bittersweet…

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Elvis Presley – What Every Woman Lives For

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Introduction: Released in 1966, What Every Woman Lives For wasn’t Elvis Presley’s first foray into the world of ballads, but it certainly captured a specific sentiment amidst the whirlwind of…

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Toby Keith – Stays In Mexico

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Introduction: In 2004, American country music artist Toby Keith released a song that would become a chart-topping hit and a lightning rod for cultural commentary. “Stays In Mexico” wasn’t part…

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Alabama – Feels So Right

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Introduction: The year is 1981. Country music is still dominated by the sounds of outlaw country and Bakersfield Bakersfield is a city in Kern County, California, known for its Bakersfield…

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Elvis Presley – A Mess Of Blues

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Introduction: A Mess of Blues, a soulful ballad dipped in the blues genre, was recorded by the iconic Elvis Presley in 1960. This heartfelt song was released as the B-side…

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Toby Keith – If I Was Jesus

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Introduction: In 2003, country music artist Toby Keith released his album Shock’n Y’all, a collection of tracks that cemented his reputation as a musical maverick. Known for his outspoken personality…

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Elvis Presley – I Got Stung

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Introduction: I Got Stung, a energetic rock and roll song, was recorded by the legendary Elvis Presley in 1958. While not credited with a specific producer, the recording took place…

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Toby Keith – Closin’ Time At Home

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Introduction: Closin’ Time At Home, a poignant country ballad released in 1996 on Toby Keith’s album Blue Moon, spins a tale of long-distance longing and the ache of a love…

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Alan Jackson – Love’s Got A Hold On You

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Introduction: Love’s Got A Hold On You, a classic country song written and performed by the iconic American singer-songwriter Alan Jackson, was released in 1991. Although not the first single…

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Elvis Presley – She’s Not You

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Introduction: She’s Not You, a poignant ballad about heartbreak, was released in 1962 by the iconic singer Elvis Presley. This song marked a shift in Presley’s career, showcasing his versatility…

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