Story Behind the Song

Songwriter Marc Beeson and Josh Turner share the story behind Turner's hit single "Hometown Girl."

Jo Smith shares the story behind "Old School Groove," from her 'Introducing Jo Smith' EP.

It was first a rhythm and blues hit in the 50's, then three major country artists had hits in the 70's and 80's, two of which went to number one

Loretta wrote and recorded some controversial songs, and this was right at the top for both controversy and chart ranking

Shane McAnally and Old Dominion's Trevor Rosen recall the day "I Met a Girl" was written, and the path it took to become a hit for William Michael Morgan.

If there ever was a working man's anthem, this would be it

It's the all time number one best seller of songs.

The biggest hit of Charley Pride's career, was "Kiss An Angel Good Morning". The song spent five weeks at number one, longer than any of his other recordings.

This is the very song that started it all for Willie. He quit his job and moved to Nashville.

Besides it's status of being the inspiration for his biggest career hit, Muskogee, Oklahoma is very important to Merle Haggard and dear to his heart.