The Legacy Merle Left Behind When people think of Merle Haggard, they often think of his mega-hits such as “Mama Tried” and “If We Make it Through December.” But after 53 years of performing, Merle built up an impressive catalog that extends far beyond his chart-topping hits. It says a lot about Merle’s talent when […] More
At the young age of 13, Tanya Tucker captivated country music with her breakout song, “Delta Dawn…”
On January 20, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Plans for his inauguration are well underway, and a handful of country stars are involved in some of the festivities. For the longest time, it was rumored that Garth Brooks was considering performing for Trump’s inauguration. But Brooks […] More
When Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016, country music artists mourned his death through powerful tribute performances. Due to the impact that Haggard had on the genre, artists both young and old honored him by covering some of his greatest songs. Country’s Family Reunion went above and beyond to honor Haggard and his […] More
While Nelson sang, Kristofferson backed him up on guitar, with a smile on his face the entire time…
Rogers and Evans met on the set of a movie in 1944 and married on New Year’s Eve in 1947…
Charlie Daniels is best known as a music legend, with powerful influence in country, bluegrass, and Southern rock. He’s been an active performer for nearly 60 years, and has earned some of the highest honors in music in the process. Just a few of his many accomplishments include his membership in the Grand Ole Opry […] More
On September 25, country music lost a true legend when Jean Shepard passed away. Shepard’s career spanned over the course of six decades, and was filled with hit songs such as “A Dear John Letter.” Due to her influence in country music, she was officially invited to join the Grand Ole Opry as a member. […] More
Walking out on stage in a full-out cowgirl getup, Osborne started pickin’ away on her banjo while she sang Loretta Lynn‘s signature hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter…”
For over half a century, Willie Nelson has been an influential figure in country music. He has served as the voice behind some of the genre’s most recognizable tunes, including “On the Road Again” and “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” With countless awards and number one hits galore, Nelson’s career has been packed full […] More
Country music royalty was in the house for Dolly Parton’s televised benefit Tuesday night (Dec. 13). It was recently revealed that Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise benefit raised close to $9 million dollars, which will be going directly into the My Peoples Fund that Parton set up for the victims of the East Tennessee wildfires. Parton […] More
On Tuesday night (December 13), some of country music’s biggest stars came together for a great cause. Hank Williams Jr., Alison Krauss, and Chris Stapleton were just a handful of artists who agreed to perform at Dolly Parton‘s Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund telethon. Parton hosted the telethon to help raise […] More
