The Boot

Story Behind the Song: Carrie Underwood, ‘Mama’s Song’

Kara DioGuardi, Marty Frederiksen, Luke Laird and Carrie Underwood wrote "Mama's Song" together, on the same day that they wrote Underwood's 2010 hit "Undo It." The singer released the song in ...

Merle Haggard's 'Mama Tried' Ranked Among ‘Best Country Songs of All Time’

Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" was ranked No. 9 on Rolling Stone's most recent listing of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All ...
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Story Behind the Song: Seth Ennis, ‘Call Your Mama’

Up-and-comer Seth Ennis' latest song, "Call Your Mama," tells the story of the importance of family and remembering to stay connected to the people that you love. However, the first time he told his ...
American Songwriter

“Are You Ready for Your Song, Mama?”: Merle Haggard Singing This Country Classic to His Mom Hits Like a Hammer to the Heart

Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” is a certified country classic. Many fans of the genre know the words by heart and some have lived them. For the most part, Haggard lived the story that unfolds in the ...