American Songwriter

Country Music History, 1977: Johnny Paycheck Released a No. 1 Song That Helped Shape the English Language After a String of Near-Hits

Johnny Paycheck landed his first No. 1 song after a string of near-hits in the fall of 1977, changing the English language forever.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, George Strait Released His First Major Hit—a Song Originally Intended for Johnny Paycheck

Johnny Paycheck and George Strait starkly contrast each other. Not in terms of musical styles, but in terms of their general disposition and habits. Strait is a clean-cut, rule-following, fan-favorite ...