Story Behind the Song: Luke Bryan, ‘Kick the Dust Up’Story Behind the Song: Luke Bryan, ‘Kick the Dust Up’"You know, we always try to raise the bar -- keep it country, but raise the bar ..."Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Story Behind the Song: Ryan Hurd, ‘To a T’Story Behind the Song: Ryan Hurd, ‘To a T’This song could have been a duet between Hurd and wife Maren Morris, but ... Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Story Behind the Song: David Nail and the Well Ravens, ‘In My Head’Story Behind the Song: David Nail and the Well Ravens, ‘In My Head’"It was a classic case of the good Lord shining down on me ..."Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Story Behind the Song: Jon Pardi, ‘Out of Style’Story Behind the Song: Jon Pardi, ‘Out of Style’"I came up with a chunk of that [first verse] when I was in the shower. Sometimes that’s where they come to me ..." Amelia FerrellAmelia Ferrell
Story Behind the Song: Priscilla Renea, ‘Denim’Story Behind the Song: Priscilla Renea, ‘Denim’"Really, it was super organic. It was not calculated at all."Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Story Behind the Song: Eric Church, ‘Dark Side’Story Behind the Song: Eric Church, ‘Dark Side’"I get this mystery text on my phone that really felt kind of James Bond-esque ..."Amelia FerrellAmelia Ferrell
Story Behind the Song: Gary Allan, ‘Life Ain’t Always Beautiful’Story Behind the Song: Gary Allan, ‘Life Ain’t Always Beautiful’"What I really wanted to do in that song was to write a child-like Dr. Seuss lyric ..."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Story Behind the Song: Old Dominion, ‘Written in the Sand’Story Behind the Song: Old Dominion, ‘Written in the Sand’"We try to keep it conversational and keep it as real as we can."Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Story Behind the Song: Chris Stapleton, ‘Millionaire’Story Behind the Song: Chris Stapleton, ‘Millionaire’"I'm such a long-term fan and admirer of his; this has been deeply satisfying ..."Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Story Behind the Song: Cole Swindell, ‘Dad’s Old Number’Story Behind the Song: Cole Swindell, ‘Dad’s Old Number’"These kinds of songs are why I love country music ..."Carena LiptakCarena Liptak