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THE COUNTRY MILE - TCM 06/19/19 David Alexander
Sheryl Crow, the talented singer, songwriter, and actress, was born in Kennett, Missouri, on this day. In 2013, she inked a deal with Warner Music Nashville and soon after released "Easy," the lead single from her forthcoming album, marking her debut in the top twenty of country radio hits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST7btkkoaNU
“How Do I Live,” a song penned by Diane Warren and performed by Trisha Yearwood in the movie Con Air, was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Original Song. Initially recorded by LeAnn Rimes in 1997, her rendition of “How Do I Live” achieved remarkable success, spending an impressive 34 weeks on the UK singles chart. Notably, it concluded as the 6th best-selling single in the UK during 1998. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1TLXRCiR1I
Travis Tritt, a Grammy-winning country music singer, was born on this day in Marietta, Georgia. He has charted over forty times on the Hot Country Songs charts, including five #1 hits: “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Best of Intentions.” Tritt has also won two Grammy Awards, both for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. He won in 1992 for “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’,” a duet with Marty Stuart, and again in […]
Luke Combs achieved a remarkable feat by reclaiming the top spot on the Country album chart for an impressive eight-week run with the album “What You See Is What You Get.” Additionally, the album made history by breaking the record for the most streams for a country album, amassing an astonishing 102.26 million streams in a single year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmo0MRzODls
American country music singer Tony Booth, born on this day, played a significant role in the “Bakersfield sound” revolution. In 1972, he was recognized for his talent by the Academy of Country Music, who awarded him the Most Promising Male Vocalist of The Year award. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHLsvsPqv3s
Carrie Underwood’s sixth single from her debut album, titled “Wasted,” achieved remarkable success, becoming Carrie’s fourth consecutive #1 country single and her fifth overall #1 single on the US Country charts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paMzF1lnwGg
Toby Keith, the renowned American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Oklahoma on February 5, 2024, at the age of 62. In June 2022, he bravely shared his diagnosis of stomach cancer with the world. Keith’s chart-topping debut single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” not only dominated the US country charts but also became the most-played country song of the 1990s. Since its release, the song has amassed an impressive three million […]
Clint Black, born in Long Branch, New Jersey, is a renowned country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. He burst onto the scene with his debut album, Killin’ Time, which featured four #1 singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. Over his career, Black has achieved more than 30 singles on the US country charts, with 13 of them reaching the top spot. In addition to his music career, he has also explored acting, making a cameo […]
Dixie Chicks were at #1 on the US country album chart with there fifth studio album Fly which went on to win them a Grammy for Best Country Album. The tracks "Ready to Run", "Cowboy Take Me Away", "Without You", "Goodbye Earl", "Cold Day in July", "Heartbreak Town", "Some Days You Gotta Dance" and "If I Fall You're Going Down with Me" were all released as singles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw7gNf_9njs
