"The Gambler" - Rogers' chart topping story song - also makes an appearance.

It is great modern story song, and Ms. Mayes does it proud.

Their songs tend to be "story songs", each giving the character(s) a chance to explore a mini-drama.

Levee Town contains story songs reflecting his life and friends around his Louisiana home.

Ayla realized this was a familiar and understood story song that everyone knew and had been waiting for.

Songs using Bible characters tend to be story songs, which require attention for a longer period to catch all the details.

"What draws me to both styles is that they are both predominately story songs," she said.

Flynn enjoys writing story songs, and songs that pull the listener in.

This classic story song is the top-selling country hit from the 1970s.

In another interview Walker said, "It's just great story song, where the ending takes you by surprise.