Alan Jackson – If You Want To Make Me Happy
Introduction “If You Want To Make Me Happy,” a song about the bittersweet sting of heartbreak, is a classic country ballad from Alan Jackson. Released in 2008 on his album…
Introduction “If You Want To Make Me Happy,” a song about the bittersweet sting of heartbreak, is a classic country ballad from Alan Jackson. Released in 2008 on his album…
Introduction Willie Nelson’s “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die” isn’t your typical tearful ballad. Released on 4/20 in 2012, a day synonymous with cannabis culture, the song…
Introduction Willie Nelson’s “Something You Get Through” carries a message of perseverance in the face of heartbreak. The song’s origins lie in a moment of empathy. Producer Buddy Cannon witnessed…
Introduction Alan Jackson’s song “Back” might have a playful title, but its origins lie in a serious observation. The tune, released in 2021 on the album “Where Have You Gone,”…
Introduction While the powerful voice delivering the cherished lyrics of “Amazing Grace” might be that of country music icon Alan Jackson, the song’s history stretches far beyond the contemporary music…
Introduction Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” is a song that transcends genre. While most people associate the poignant lyrics with Nelson’s smooth, melancholic vocals, the song’s history is surprisingly…
Introduction “Sissy’s Song,” a poignant country ballad by Alan Jackson, isn’t your typical feel-good tune. Released in 2009, it became a top 10 hit and a testament to the power…
Introduction Released just shy of Willie Nelson’s 84th birthday in 2011, “It Gets Easier” isn’t your typical, upbeat country song. This track from his album “God’s Problem Child” takes a…
Introduction “Ride Me Back Home,” released in 2019, marks Willie Nelson’s 69th solo studio album and stands as the closing chapter in a trilogy confronting themes of mortality. The first…
Introduction “Wanted,” released in 1990, is a heartfelt ballad that helped propel Alan Jackson to country music stardom. It wasn’t just another love song, though. Here’s a look at what…