Country Music History
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for those looking to curate the perfect playlist for a romantic night with the one you love, country music has more than enough to offer! RELATED: Top 10 Country Love Songs That Will Melt Your Heart From slow-dance classics to modern love songs that wear their hearts on […]
Chris Stapleton‘s cover of David Allan Coe’s “Tennessee Whiskey” is widely regarded as one of country music’s biggest and easily-recognizable songs, but now the modernized country classic has reached new heights. 11 years after its release, Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” was the 2010s’ most-streamed song in 2025, beating out every song from every genre released between […]
Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's hit 'I Had Some Help,' written in just 24 minutes, became a blockbuster with over 1 billion streams.
RodeoHouston isn’t just a concert series — it’s a rite of passage for country artists, and only a select few have turned it into a second home. Over the decades, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has welcomed legends, hitmakers and fan favorites back to the stage again and again, building careers alongside one of […]
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the biggest cultural events in Texas and one of the largest rodeos in the world, blending livestock competitions, carnival attractions, food festivals, and blockbuster concerts that draw hundreds of thousands to NRG Stadium every spring. With total event attendance routinely topping 2.5 million visitors across its […]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been a fixture in the Houston community since its inaugural rodeo at the Democratic Convention Hall in 1932. Since then, its expanded to one of the largest rodeos in the entire world, bringing stars from across the music industry to perform every night after the rodeo events. Related: 2025 […]
The Country Music Association Awards has been a fixture in country music since its first show, which was untelevised, in 1967. The awards show has almost exclusively taken place in Nashville, aside from 2005’s show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Many musicians have etched their names into the history of the genre […]
Country music in 2025 delivered no shortage of moments — from breakout hits to songs that stayed spinning on repeat all year long. For 93Q, it was a year defined by big hooks, strong storytelling and tracks that connected not only with us, but listeners across Houston and beyond. RELATED: 93Q Playlist: Our Favorite Country […]
A decade goes fast in country music! In 2026, a wave of hit songs from 2016 officially turns 10, marking a moment when country radio was blending tradition with a modern edge and crossover appeal. RELATED: 20 Country Songs Turning 20 Years Old in 2025 From songs that dominated summer playlists to tracks that became […]
There’s a natural synergy between country music and college football: both speak to heart, grit, small-town roots, and perseverance. A few country artists literally lived that connection, suiting up for college teams before trading cleats for stage lights. Their stories—and words—reveal how the discipline and drama of football shaped their art. One of the most […]
2025 is shaping up to be another landmark year for country music, as the genre’s mainstream momentum shows no signs of slowing down. What started as a resurgence has turned into a full-blown cultural moment, fueled by artists who blur the lines between country, pop, rock, and hip-hop. From BigXthaPlug’s I Hope You’re Happy to classics […]
Country music has always been about storytelling — about heartache, pride, and the small moments that make life meaningful. But over the years, the genre has split into different branches, each reflecting a unique sound and culture. One of the most distinctive of these is Texas Country Music, sometimes called “Red Dirt,” which stands apart […]