Graphic - Bluegrass 1961

To modern ears, bluegrass might seem like an eternally safe space for close harmonies, collaborative musicianship and everyone uniting to preserve tradition. But initially, the reality was somewhat different, and by the time the very first bluegrass festival took place on July 4th 1961, it was all-out war.

A Guide To: The World's First Bluegrass Festival, 1961

Artist - Bonnie Raitt 1 

An eloquent advocate for artists' rights, Bonnie Raitt spends far more time championing her fellow travellers than amplifying her own achievements.

Graphic - Summer Country List

Time to stock up on hayfever tablets and smother yourself in factor 50 - here are the best summer country songs according to Holler.

Artist - Blake Shelton

As he turns 45 today and celebrates 20 long years in the business, we delve deep into the ultimate Blake Shelton songs. 

Graphic - Holler Country Cocktails 1

Are we drunk or is he drunk? Are you drunk? We really don’t know what’s going on anymore. Time we called it a night. Happy World Cocktail Day!

Artist - CSNY

Though each hold their own weight and influence on contemporary music, when put together, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and Neil Young created unwavering magic.

The Best Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Songs

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Country Music lists

Artist - Morgan Wallen 18

Boasting a plethora of no. 1 songs, it’s an unenviable task attempting to boil down the country trailblazer’s discography into just 30 songs. But let’s give it a go nonetheless. 

Randy Travis

Randy Travis has sold over 25 million records, attained 16 no.1 singles, and received countless accolades - from Grammy Awards to even having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Many have tried to emulate his enviable success but in listening to his catalog one thing is for certain: there is only one Randy Travis.

Artist - Lainey Wilson Nissan Stadium Live 6

Throughout her growing, glistening catalog, you can find your fair share of tunes about small-town living, devastating heartbreak, "he ain't shit" rockers, party anthems and everything in between. 

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GUIDE•A Guide To: The World's First Bluegrass Festival, 1961

ESSENTIALS•The Best Bonnie Raitt Songs

ESSENTIALS•The Best Summer Country Songs

ESSENTIALS•The Best Blake Shelton Songs

GUIDE•A Guide To: Country Singers' Cocktails

ESSENTIALS•The Best Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Songs