The song is loved by people around the world, most especially anyone from or in Texas. The authors, Don Swander and his wife June, weren't Texans though.
By no means is this the complete list of Amarillo's musical mentions, but these are the ones we always forget about. Which makes it even better when we "rediscover" them. Which one do you like?
Today we celebrate the day of the one-hit wonder. The band/singer that gave us their best then fell off the face of the Earth. So here are my top 5 one-hit wonders.
When Thomas Rhett penned 'Beer With Jesus' nearly three years ago, the country newcomer most likely had no idea he was brewing what would become one of the most controversial songs released to country radio in 2012.
The Texas Regional Radio Report‘s list of the biggest songs in Texas is out. Was Cody Canada and the Departed able to keep the top spot for a third straight week? The most spin increases this week go to “One Star Flag” Casey Donahew Band +267 spins, “No Better Than This” JB and the Moonshine Band +209, “Here’s To Me and You” Kevin Fowler +140 and “To Live Is To Fly” Wade Bowen with +138 spins. C
Only two songs from the Top 5 of last month’s Top 40 Country Songs list made the July 2012 version. That goes to show how quickly a new song can gain and lose favor with country music fans. The monthly list is compiled using chart and sales data, as well as reader feedback and staff opinions.
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This list of the Top 40 country songs for May 2012 is remarkable for how close it was near the top. Lee Brice, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and at least three other artists could make a reasonable claim that they have the top song this month
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