American Songwriter

On This Day in 1965, a Massive Country Hit Inspired by Bill Monroe Became the Tennessee State Song

Sixty-one years ago today, a major country hit inspired by a Bill Monroe classic became a state song of Tennessee.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1950, This Red Foley Song Became Country Music’s First-Ever Crossover Pop Hit and Was Later Covered by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra

Red Foley, one of country music's earliest stars, scored perhaps the first-ever crossover hit with "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy." ...