Whiskey Riff

David Allan Coe’s “The Ride” Was Written After The Ghost Of Hank Williams Visited Songwriter Gary Gentry

And it was an experience with his ghost that inspired David Allan Coe ‘s 1983 classic “The Ride.” ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1952, Hank Williams Dominated Multiple Country Charts with a Cajun-Flavored Classic

Seventy-three years ago today, Hank Williams was atop multiple country charts with a song that became an international favorite.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1950, Hank Snow Was at No. 1 on the Country Chart With the Record-Tying Song That Put Him on the Path to Stardom

Seventy-five years ago today, Hank Snow topped the Billboard country chart for the first time with a career-making hit.

Country Music Fans Outraged After Album Claims to Be Deceased Star: 'Absolute Garbage'

Eight years after his death, a 'new' album from Don Williams appeared online — but it's not what fans expected.
Billboard

Latin Songwriters

The top songwriters Billboard Hot 100 and selective genre songs chart that utilize the Hot 100 formula (blending streaming, airplay and download sales data). Rankings are based on accumulated weekly ...