Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, Tyler Childers has been making his rounds in the Country Music scene. His first studio album, Purgatory, was released on October 5th, 2018, under Hickman Holler Records. This article ranks all four of Tyler’s studio albums out now by placing each against the other to see which…
Bobby Vinton is an American singer who made his debut in 1962 in the pop music scene. He quickly became one of the most popular artists of the decade with a successful career that hit its peak during the 1960s and 1970s. His music appeal to younger fans with his romantic love songs. His style…
Prince was one of the greatest musicians of recent decades. Primarily, this was because of the popularity of his music, which can be seen in how he managed to sell more than 150 records on a worldwide basis. However, it helped that Prince had so much creative output. For context, he released 39 albums over…
Following in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra was never going to be easy, but Nancy Sinatra decided to make it especially tough on herself by getting into the music industry. As it turned out, it was a wise move, with Nancy rapidly establishing herself as a talented singer in her own right with hits like…
In 1981, George Strait released his debut album. With his cowboy look and his traditional honky-tonk style, his image and sound were a world away from the prevailing country trends of the day. Yet people loved it. 40 years later, they still do. Today, Strait is recognized as a country music legend. With over 100…
Falling around Spring time each year, the Kentucky Derby is the most famous equestrian event in US sports, with people rallying from across the world to watch the event. While its only 2 minutes, it is some of the most anticipated and exciting 2 minutes that goes down in history, in which the likes of…
Wiz Khalifa dropped his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006. It was a messy album, but an intriguing one. Since those early days, Wiz has made good on the promise of his debut with 5 further albums and a good handful of Top 40 hit singles. His style has evolved drastically over the years,…
It’s impossible to talk about the top female artists in country without referencing Faith Hill. Ever since the release of her debut album, Take Me As I Am in 1993, she’s enjoyed an enviable reputation as one of the most influential and commercially successful country artists in the world. To date, she’s won 5 Grammys…
In 1987, Tracy Chapman signed a record deal with Elektra Records. A year later, she released her self-titled debut album. Landing as it did during a time when hair metal and arena rock ruled, her introspective brand of acoustic folk-rock should have bombed. Instead, it soared, selling over a million copies in its first two…