“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” was nearly overlooked on this list of the Top Country Songs of the Century — it’s easy to overlook songs that don’t immediately touch the heart.
1970: Ray Stevens' "Everything Is Beautiful" single was certified Gold.
1971: Jerry Reed's "When You're Hot, You're Hot" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
1971: John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" broke into the Top 40.
1976: The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts.
If you've ever wanted to eat a cheeseburger in paradise, your chances might have just gotten better. Named for Jimmy Buffett's 1978 hit, the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain has just been acquired by Luby's, Inc. -- and the new owners say they plan to "expand the brand."
Lionel was working on a duets album in Nashville and figured he could get a few country musicians to join. When he asked though it seemed like everyone in Nashville wanted in. The album is called Tuskegee and it sure does have a lot of well known artists in there...