The brilliant and varied career of country singer Crystal Gayle can be summed up in three truths. She’s another Coal Miner’s Daughter from one of country music’s most influential families,Continue readingDon’t It Make My Brown Eyes

“Stay a Little Longer” is a Western swing dance tune written by Bob Wills and Tommy Duncan. The title comes from a refrain in the chorus: The song consists ofContinue readingStay a Little Longer

“Coward of the County” is a song written by Roger Bowling and Billy Edd Wheeler, and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Rogers. The song was released in NovemberContinue readingCoward of the County

The brilliant and varied career of country singer Crystal Gayle can be summed up in three truths. She’s another Coal Miner’s Daughter from one of country music’s most influential families,Continue readingKiss an Angel Good Mornin

“The Gambler,” Written by Don SchlitzJohnny Cash cut it. Bobby Bare cut it. Under the name “Charlie Tango,” Conway Twitty’s son, Michael Twitty, cut it. Even the songwriter himself, DonContinue readingThe Gambler

“Please Help Me, I’m Falling” is a 1960 song written by Don Robertson and Hal Blair and first recorded by Hank Locklin. The single was Locklin’s most successful recording andContinue readingPlease Help Me, I’m Falling

“Heartaches by the Number” is a popular country song written by Harlan Howard, and published in 1959. The sheet music was a best seller in both the US and BritainContinue readingHeartaches by the Number

“Blue Bayou” is a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. It was originally sung and recorded by Orbison, who had an international hit with his version in 1963.Continue readingBlue Bayou

“I’m Moving On” is a 1950 country standard written by Hank Snow. It is Snow’s most recorded song. According to Snow, he proposed the song for his first session forContinue readingIn the Jailhouse Now