SAVED BY GRACE: SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Sometimes in this chaotic changing world, we need a reminder that there is something bigger than all of us and a little personal forgiveness. Regardless of how you believe, it never hurts to have faith and believe that there is something better out there for each of us.

We need to be reminded of the goodness that surrounds us regardless of how dark it might seem. 

Here is a playlist of songs that always seem to have a way of bringing me back to that place and I thought I'd share it with you in case someone needs it. 

DEAR DADS, THIS "MIXTAPE" IS FOR YOU: SPOTIFY PLAYLIST FOR FATHER'S DAY

Father's Day is coming up quickly, this Sunday, June 19. Thank you to the fathers out there and to those who have stepped up to the role in the absence of biological fathers. Thank you for the love, the shelter, the trust, the warnings, the "loans" we never could afford to repay, the lessons, the "how to drive a stick shift" experience, the singing in the car, the whippings when we needed them, the late night pacing when we didn't come home on time, the comfort after having our hearts broken and the struggles you endured so your families wouldn't have to. Sunday is your day. We love you and appreciate all of you. These songs are for you.

You might wanna grab some Kleenex.

THESE SONGS ARE FOR YOU, DADS!

Rodney Atkins - "Watching You"

Jeff Carson - "The Car"

Conway Twitty - "That's My Job"

Gary Allan - "Tough Little Boys"

Trace Adkins - "Just Fishin"

Trace Adkins - "You're Gonna Miss This"

Randy Travis - "He Walked on Water"

Chuck Wicks - "Stealing Cinderella"

Tim McGraw - "My Little Girl"

Lee Brice - "Boy"

Heartland - "I Loved Her First"

Luke Combs - "Even Though I'm Leaving"

Confederate Railroad - "Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind"

Bob Carlisle - "Butterfly Kisses"

Brad Paisley - "He Didn't Have To Be"

Brad Paisley - "Anything Like Me"

Alan Jackson - "Drive (For Daddy Gene)"

Holly Dunn - "Daddy's Hands"

The Oak Ridge Boys - "Thank God for Kids"

Kellie Coffey - "Dance with My Father"

Sawyer Brown - "The Walk"

Tammy Graham - "A Dozen Red Roses"

Larry Boone - "Don't Give Candy to a Stranger" (Not Available For Streaming)

Paul Overstreet - "Seein' My Father in Me"

Thomas Rhett - "Things Dads Do"

Jason Blaine - "Dance With My Daughter"

Billy Dean - "Let Them Be Little"

Ashley McBryde - "Bible and a .44"

Lady A - "Things He Handed Down"

Elvie Shane - "My Boy"

Matt Stillwell - "Hey Dad"

William Michael Morgan - "I Know Who He Is"

The Shires - "Daddy's Little Girl"

Ashley Monroe - "Daddy I Told You"

Keith Anderson - "I Still Miss You"

Kane Brown - "For My Daughter"

Carrie Underwood - "All-American Girl"

Lonestar - "Mr. Mom"

Ricky Van Shelton - "Keep it Between The Lines"

George Strait - "Love Without End, Amen"

George Strait - "The Best Day"

Craig Campbell - "Family Man"

Craig Campbell - "When She Grows Up"

Loretta Lynn - "They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy Anymore"

Kenny Chesney - "There Goes My Life"

Dolly Parton - "Daddy Come and Get Me"

Luke Bryan - "Build Me a Daddy"

Keith Urban - "Song For Dad"

Cole Swindell - "You Should Be Here"

Billy Ray Cyrus - "Ready, Set, Don't Go"

Darius Rucker - "It Won't Be Like This For Long"

Zac Brown Band - "My Old Man"

Doug Supernaw - "I Don't Call Him Daddy"

Reba McEntire - "The Greatest Man I Never Knew"

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY - GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER, ARTIST AND PRODUCER, FRANK MYERS ANNOUNCES SPOTIFY RELEASE OF NEW HOLIDAY SINGLE, “IF EVERY DAY COULD BE CHRISTMAS”

Pre-save “If Every Day Could Be Christmas” on Spotify https://orcd.co/dj0y1x0

With many #1 award-winning songs to his credit, Grammy award winning songwriter, artist and producer, Frank Myers, announces the Spotify release for “If Every Day Could Be Christmas.” The new holiday song, tagged as a new Christmas Classic, will be released on all digital music platforms on Nov. 5. The feel good tune was written by Frank J Myers, Gary Baker and Anthony Little, Produced by Jimmy Nichols and Frank Myers in Nashville at Horse Tracks and Starstruck studios with mastering by Andrew Mendelson at Georgetown Masters.

The official video in support of the project was filmed on location at Roberts Christmas Wonderland and Clear Tracks Studio in Clearwater, Florida and produced by Dave Geralds for Mandalay Video Productions with additional video footage and still photography by Bill McClintic of 90 East Photography. 

“To me, there is not a more magical time of the year than at Christmas! People are more loving, caring and giving than any other time. If we could just carry that feeling “all through the year” I think the world would be a much better place,” expressed Frank Myers.

“I thoroughly enjoyed making this little piece of Christmas magic with Frank,” shared co-producer Jimmy Nichols. “I hope every time it plays, it brings the world a little closer to peace and love.”

“Christmas lights up the city

Rooftops covered in snow

Lover’s sharing a sleigh ride cuddled close and their eyes seem to glow

Window shopping on main street

Bundled up head to toe

Children ice skating ‘round a Christmas tree I see smiles young and old

If every day could be Christmas

What a wonderful world it would be

We could carry this feeling within us all through the year

If every day could be Christmas

Church bells ring in the distance

Peace on earth fills the air

Sidewalk Santas handing out candy candes

I feel love everywhere

If every day could be Christmas

What a wonderful world it would be

We could carry this feeling within us all through the year

If every day could be Christmas

It’s that time

We open up and give from our hearts

And let love shine brighter than any star”

Stay current with Frank Myers on his website frankmyersmusic.com . Follow him on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to his channel on YouTube.

Frank's music can be found on all digital music platforms for streaming and download

SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, JUNE 25

Some good stuff available at digital outlets everywhere this week - check 'em out and #sharethemusic! If you are able to leave a review on the outlet you use, please do so and let them know how you like the song. These reviews are so helpful to an artist and their team. If you don't like the song, be constructive in your review, not rude. The point is to help these artists, not discourage. And yes, I know there are LOTS of good songs that have been released the past week or two and they're not all listed here. What I choose to list are songs by artists that aren't saturating corporate country radio but are just as good, if not better, than those that are and artists that don't get the push they should.

Be sure to check out the artist's websites and find out more about them and the latest tour dates. Connect with them on social media.

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"AS LONG AS THE BAR'S OPEN" - RAY SCOTT

"AIN'T MISSING YOU" - JOHN KING

"LIFE'S RAILWAY TO HEAVEN" - THE OAK RIDGE BOYS

"ONLY IN AMERICA" - HOME FREE

"TWO TEARS OF JOY" - PAUL THORN

"HALF DRUNK" - CHARLIE WORSHAM

"SEND ME (THE ONE)" - JASON CRABB

"WELCOME TO THE SOUTH" - DAVE FENLEY

"HURTS THE HEALING" - DRAKE WHITE

"OLD SCHOOL" - TOBY KEITH

"LOVING GOD, LOVING EACH OTHER" - GORDON MOTE

"REST OF MY LIFE" - PARKER MCCOLLUM

"LOVE IS REAL" - MORGAN EVANS

"HEROES" - NATALIE HEMBY

"WHISKEY BOUND" - SAM GROW

"GIRL IN IT" - RAY FULCHER

#SHARETHEMUSIC

SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, JUNE 18

Some good stuff available at digital outlets everywhere this week - check 'em out and #sharethemusic! If you are able to leave a review on the outlet you use, please do so and let them know how you like the song. These reviews are so helpful to an artist and their team. If you don't like the song, be constructive in your review, not rude. The point is to help these artists, not discourage. And yes, I know there are LOTS of good songs that have been released the past week or two and they're not all listed here. What I choose to list are songs by artists that aren't saturating corporate country radio but are just as good, if not better, than those that are and artists that don't get the push they should.

Be sure to check out the artist's websites and find out more about them and the latest tour dates. Connect with them on social media.

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"TAKE A DRINK" - RAY SCOTT

"BORN AGAIN, AGAIN" - KYLE JENNINGS

"IF ONLY I COULD FLY" (ACOUSTIC VERSION) - CORY MARKS

"GOOD TIME" - TONY JACKSON

"A MILLION AND ONE" - CONNIE SMITH

"TANGLED UP" - RYAN KINDER

"BEER BEER TRUCK TRUCK" - GEORGE BIRGE

"STAY AT HOME DAD" - DREW BALDRIDGE

"TALL BOYS" - JOSH ROSS

"MAN WHO HUNG THE MOON" - KARLI RYAN

"PINK LEMONADE" - ALLIE COLLEEN

"GOOD OLE BOY'S GIRL" - STEPHEN PAUL

"BLIND MAN" - ETHAN PAYNE

"TAKE THAT TO THE BANK" - JOSH BAGWELL

"TIME MACHINE" - RORY FEEK. SONYA ISAACS & RONNIE BOWMAN

"STAMPS" - CODY GARRETT

"LONGER THAN SHE DID" - CODY JOHNSON

"A PLACE CALLED LOVE" - JOHNNY REID

#SHARETHEMUSIC

SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Some good stuff available at digital outlets everywhere this week - check 'em out and #sharethemusic! If you are able to leave a review on the outlet you use, please do so and let them know how you like the song. These reviews are so helpful to an artist and their team. If you don't like the song, be constructive in your review, not rude. The point is to help these artists, not discourage. And yes, I know there are LOTS of good songs that have been released the past week or two and they're not all listed here. What I choose to list are songs by artists that aren't saturating corporate country radio but are just as good, if not better, than those that are and artists that don't get the push they should.

Be sure to check out the artist's websites and find out more about them and the latest tour dates. Connect with them on social media.

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“Ain’t Got a Shot” - Nate Barnes

"Rock My Soul" - The Oak Ridge Boys

“Here We Go” - Paul Thorn

“Marry Me Again” - Gord Bamford

“Busy Doin’ Nothin’” - Bryan White

“You Look Good” - Clay Walker

“Boy Like Me” - Aaron Goodvin

“These Boots Were Made to Dance” - Clayton Smalley & Timothy Baker

"The Kind You Write Songs About" - Rob Mayes

“Burns Like Whiskey” - Johnny Dailey

"Paycheck" - Derek Austin

"Up Right" - Josh Gallagher

"Desperado" - Dave Fenley

"Lake Life" - Kyle Jennings

"More of Us" - Matt Kennon

"Catch Me" - Gary Quinn

"Drink For That" - Raleigh Keegan

"Rewind" - Kyle Park

"Right Where I Belong" - Johnny Reid

"Folsom Prison Blues" - Kameron Marlowe

"Bar Friends" - Restless Road

"Remember It Wrong" - Brennley Brown

"Two Trick Pony" - Ryan Nelson

"Til You Can't" - Cody Johnson

"Lies of My Fears" - MaRynn Taylor

“Good for Me” - Cotter Hill

#SHARETHEMUSIC

SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, MAY 28

Some good stuff available at digital outlets everywhere this week - check 'em out and #sharethemusic!

Be sure to check out the artist's websites and find out more about them and the latest tour dates. Connect with them on social media.

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"Can You Hear Me Now" - Soul Circus Cowboys

"Travelin' Soldier" - Home Free

"It's Not Supposed To Be That Way" - Nathaniel Rateliff & Willie Nelson

"When You Say Nothing At All" ("The Voice" Performance) - Kenzie Wheeler & Kelly Clarkson

"God in It" - Dave Fenley

"Fishin'" - Gord Bamford

"Me and My Guitar" - Kent Blazy

"Empty Chair" - Trace Adkins

"Signs" (Acoustic) - David Adam Byrnes

"Cold Beer" - Chase Bryant

"Boot Up" - Southerland

"What Made Me" - Delaney Grant

"Startin' Something" - The Wolfe Brothers & LoCash

"Fool Me Once" - Jamestown Revival

"Beautiful Outlaw" - Tyler Booth

SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, MAY 21

Some good stuff available at digital outlets everywhere this week - check 'em out and #sharethemusic! 

Be sure to check out the artist's websites and find out more about them and their tour dates and connect with them on social media.

"Cover the Earth" - Ray Scott

"Smilin' on My Way" - Ray Scott

"Swing Down Chariot" - The Oak Ridge Boys

"Believe in Love" - Charlie Worsham

"Heroes" - Creativets & Justin Moore

"Middle Man" - Kasey Tyndall

"Never Mine" - Craig Campbell

"Slide" - Gary Allan

"I Was On a Boat That Day" - Old Dominion

"Roll With It" - Dan Davidson & The Road Hammers

"Somewhere She Ain't" - Dillon Carmichael

"Interstate" - Randy Rogers Band

"The River Knows How" - Candi Carpenter & Brandi Carlile

"Honky-Tonk" - Josiah Siska

"Good Old Days" - Daniel E. Johnson

"Rearview" - Jered Ames

#SPOTIFYPLAYLIST - SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FRIDAY, MARCH 1

If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out a little while, but good music doesn't have a shelf life. If you find yourself liking someone, follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. If you download on iTunes, remember to leave a review!

Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it!

THIS WEEK'S ARTISTS

Ray Scott

"Leave This Town"

HOME FREE "WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE (WRONG OR RIGHT)?"

REBA MCENTIRE

"IN HIS MIND"

JACK INGRAM

"WHERE THERE'S A WILLIE"

JARED BLAKE

"OAK TREE"

DAVE FENLEY "COME TO THINK ABOUT IT"


TENILLE TOWNES "WHITE HORSE - (ACOUSTIC)"

GEORGE DUCAS

"YELLOW ROSE MOTEL"

DEE WHITE "WHEREVER YOU GO"

PRYOR BAIRD

"FALL"

#SPOTIFYPLAYLIST - SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out a little while, but good music doesn't have a shelf life. If you find yourself liking someone, follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. If you download on iTunes, remember to leave a review!

Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it!

THIS WEEK'S SONGS AND ARTISTS

RYAN BINGHAM

"BEAUTIFUL AND KIND"

JON LANGSTON

"DANCE TONIGHT"

JOSHUA RAY WALKER

"WORKING GIRL"

ALICE WALLACE

"THE SAME OLD SONG"

TYLLER GUMMERSALL

"GOOD GROUND"

BROOKS AND DUNN FEATURING KANE BROWN

"I BELIEVE"

RY BRADLEY

"LEAVE YOU WITH A SONG"

HILLBILLY VEGAS

"SOMETHING TO DO WITH A WOMAN"

AUBREY WOLLETT

"ROMANCE ME"

TIM MONTANA

"AMERICAN THREAD"

THE BELLAMY BROTHERS

"OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY"

RODNEY ATKINS

"MY LIFE"

SISTER HAZEL

"FIRE"

JACOB BRYANT

"MORE THAN ONE YEAR"

#SPOTIFYPLAYLIST - SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8

If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out a little while, but good music doesn't have a shelf life. If you find yourself liking someone, follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it!

THIS WEEK'S ARTISTS

CHRIS JANSON

"GOOD VIBES"

BROOKS AND DUNN FEATURING LUKE COMBS

"BRAND NEW MAN"

AARON LEWIS

"THE BOTTOM"

SAM GROW

"BOOTS"

PAT GREEN

"TIL THE LAST WHISTLE BLOWS"

FAREWELL ANGELINA

"FOREVER BE MY ALWAYS"

SUNDANCE HEAD

"WORKING ON THAT"

KYLE JENNINGS "DRUNK WITH YOU"

#SPOTIFYPLAYLIST - SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out a little while, but good music doesn't have a shelf life. If you find yourself liking someone, follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it!

This Week's Artists

Gethen Jenkins

"Bottle in My Hand"

Josh Pruno

"One More Conversation"
(Warning: Kleenex Needed)

Cody Purvis

"Drinkin' Terms"

Jill Martin and Logan Mize

"Round & Round"

George Strait

"God and Country Music"

Aaron Lewis

"State I'm In"

George Ducas

"Eastwood"

Flatland Cavalry

"Honeywine"

James Robert Webb

"Now We're Gettin' Somewhere"


Smithfield

"Our World"

Pryor Baird

"The Kind You Write Songs About"

Larkin Poe

"Bleach Blonde Bottle Blues"

Wynonna

"Feelin' Good" (Acapella)

RANDY TRAVIS ANNOUNCES DIGGIN’ UP SONGS NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

FEATURING SONGS HAND-PICKED BY THE ICON HIMSELF FROM KANE BROWN, BRETT ELDREDGE, WALKER HAYES, LUKE COMBS AND LAUREN ALAINA

Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis has long since marked his spot in music history as one of the truly timeless country icons. Now, he is putting his years of experience and golden ear to good use by shining a spotlight on new music he believes in and enjoys listening to. Diggin’ Up Songs new music spotlight is a multi-faceted digital campaign across Spotify, Twitter, Facebook and RandyTravis.com highlighting music curated by Randy Travis himself. The direct Spotify playlist can be accessed HERE.

“Though Randy may not be able to perform right now, his love and affinity for music stands strong. We like to say he is ‘singing a new song’ and spending his time giving back to the community and supporting fellow artists -- streaming is a great new outlet to do just that,” said wife Mary Davis-Travis.

New songs will be added every two weeks, by Randy, and the first round was released today. In no particular order they include:

“Heaven” by Kane Brown

“The Long Way” by Brett Eldredge

“You Broke Up With Me” by Walker Hayes

“One Number Away” by Luke Combs

“Doin’ Fine” by Lauren Alaina

SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: LOVIN' LYRICS 50 TOP PLAYED SONGS OF 2017

We sure had some good music in 2017. Check out the top 50 songs played the most on our playlists this year ... we had a pretty eclectic mix this year. You may not know some of these, some you might already be familiar with. Either way, maybe the artists will be someone you'll take the time to listen to and find that you like their music too! They can all be found on social media so if you like their music, like their pages, follow them and talk about them!



50 - All That Cowboy Jazz - Paul Bogart
49 - WD40 - Muscadine Bloodline
48 - Ain't Always Pretty - Logan Mize
47 - Songs in the Kitchen - Lee Brice
46 - Sunday Morning - Parmalee
45 - Love in a Bar - Ryan Hurd
44 - Diane - Cam
43 - Whiskey's Fine - Adam Doleac
42 - Old Songs Like That - Dillon Carmichael
41 - Church Clothes - Kelleigh Bannon
40 - The Grand Tour - Tony Jackson
39 - Drunk Girl - Chris Janson
38 - Old Motel - Jack Ingram
37 - Everything is Texas - Kasey Tyndall
36 - I Still Pick Up - John King
35 - Lowdown and Lonesome - Kendell Marvel
34 - West Point to Arlington - Ward Davis
33 - Cut Your Groove - Charlie Worsham
32 - Old Porch Swing - Tony Jackson
31 - Boy - Lee Brice
30 - In Case You Didn't Know - Brett Young
29 - Livin' This Way - Ray Scott
28 - Drinkin' Problem - Midland
27 - Airplane - CJ Solar
26 - Bar That's Open - Kasey Tyndall
25 - Bottle By My Bed - Sunny Sweeney
24 - Best Ex Ever - Lewis Brice
23 - Hell of a Highway - Jake Worthington
22 - Unbroken People - Sons of the Palomino
21 - Old Times Sake - Charlie Worsham
20 - For Her - Chris Lane
19 - Missing - William Michael Morgan
18 - Girl Goin' Nowhere - Ashley McBryde
17 - Broken Halos - Chris Stapleton
16 - Outta Style - Aaron Watson
15 -  Perfect to Me - Clark Hill
14 -  One Number Away - Luke Combs
13 - Better Me - Montgomery Gentry
12 - One - Cash Creek
11 - Five More Minutes - Scotty McCreery
10 - Greatest Love Story - Lanco
9 - Better Man - Little Big Town
8 - The Hard Way - Cash Creek
7 - Every Little Thing - Carly Pearce
6 - Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega - Ashley McBryde
5 - Ask Me How I Know - Garth Brooks
4 - The Fire - Ray Scott
3 - Just a Phase - Adam Craig
2 - It Ain't My Fault - Brothers Osborne
1 - When Lonely Calls - Sons of the Palomino