Women as Sex Objects in Country Music
I love country music. I say that at the outset, because there is one thing that makes me want to ram a fence with a four-wheel drive...
Breakup Songs that Hit Home
When I hear a song that resonates with me, I listen to it probably 30 times. Perhaps songwriters do this often; ask themselves why a song...
The Test of a Good Melody
My sister writes songs. When she can’t think of a lyric, she sings fannies. Fanny, fan-fan; fanny, fan-fan. Since my daughter and I...
Heartbreak and the Story Behind a Song
If you write songs, you know pain. Why do I say this? Because for whatever reason, songwriters, like most creative people, seem to feel...
Who Wrote That?
I interviewed a politician years ago, who brokered big deals. His office was a cloud of smoke, and he leaned back in his chair, feet...
We're Proud of our 'Country'
We’re curious about why one of our favorite bands, the Band Perry, announced its split last week from its record label of more than six...