Conway Twitty Country superstar who recorded fifty-five singles that reached #1, including “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Hello Darlin.’” He was inducted into the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. Early life Twitty formed his first singing group after his family moved to Helena, Arkansas. He had the opportunity to play baseball […]
Jeannie C. Riley Country music and gospel singer whose hit “Harper Valley PTA” was almost the #1 song on both the Billboard Pop and Country charts at the same time. Early life She was a secretary by day and recorded music by night. She moved to Nashville with her family. Trivia She won a […]
Razzy Bailey Country musician who released numerous albums and songs, including his debut single, “9,999,999 Tears,” which was released in 1966. He has worked as a fundraiser and advocate for Type 1 diabetes research. Early life He was a member of the Future Farmers of America string band from his high school. His music, […]
Horton Heat Known by his stage name Reverend Horton Heat, Jim Heath is the frontman of the psychobilly trio The Reverend Horton Heat. The band has released almost a dozen albums and their songs have been on the soundtrack of many video games like Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero. Early life Before the creation […]
David Nail Country singer who was nominated for a Grammy Award for his song “Turning Home.” His song “Red Light” charted at #7 on the US Country chart. Early life He attended Arkansas State University. His first record deal was with Mercury Nashville Records, which he signed in 2002. Trivia He sang a duet […]
Emily Robison Multi-instrumentalist best known as the banjo player and backing vocalist with the country pop group The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks). The trio is known for songs like “Not Ready to Make Nice.” Early life She was made to play the banjo after her sister wanted to be the best fiddle player in the […]
Steve Holy American country singer who has had two #1 singles: “Good Morning Beautiful” and “Brand New Girlfriend.” His debut album Blue Moon also charted at #1. Early life He entered the Mesquite Opry competition when he was nineteen years old and was discovered by Wilbur Rimes, the father of LeAnn Rimes. Trivia His […]
Russell Smith American country music singer and member of Amazing Rhythm Aces. He had a solo career with the hit single called “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight.” Early life He grew up in Nashville around music and began playing at an early age. He started out as the lead singer for the group, […]
Rodney Atkins Country singer whose second album, If You’re Going Through Hell, went platinum and topped the US Country charts. He next two albums, It’s America and Take a Back Road, both peaked at number three. Early life He attended Tennessee Tech. He began writing songs and connecting with other musicians while in college. […]
Jared Scott Country music singer and guitarist who is known for EPs like 2014’s Breaking Curfew and 2012’s Young Love. Some of his songs include “When it’s Gone” and “We Were Something.” Early life He began performing at the age of ten. Trivia He signed his first publishing deal at the age of 19. […]