Alex Hopper

Like any great rock band, the Beatles emphasized the guitar within their music. They had three great guitar players, each with a distinct skill set that helped round out their sound in unique ways. Because of this, many Beatles songs have iconic guitar so... See more

While the early music returns of 2026 have been promising, there are still many months to go. The good news is that 2025 proved to be a stellar year for country music that we’ll be able to carry with us for years to come. Many artists released some of the... See more

Born on this day in 1951 was country great Crystal Gayle . A Kentucky native, Gayle went on to become one of the genre’s most enduring voices, thanks in part to her era-defining track, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.” Gayle is part of the legendary mus... See more

On this day in 1950, Hank Williams had one of his most prolific recording sessions ever. The country icon set up shop at Castle Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced three of his name-making songs. Though he had already earned fame, this studio ses... See more

Some songs are straightforward. Many songwriters want their listeners to glean a specific meaning from their songs, so they make it readily apparent. Other songwriters, however, aren’t afraid to have a little ambiguity in their work. The three rock songs ... See more