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Johnny Cash Stopped His Show to Propose to June Carter in Front of About 7,000 People

Johnny Cash had asked June Carter to marry him before. On February 22, 1968, in London, Ontario, he stopped the show after 'Jackson' and asked once more.

Alan Jackson Look-Alike Fools Fans on Nashville’s Broadway Until Someone Who Works for Alan Shut It Down

A man in Alan Jackson's hat and red pearl snaps fooled fans on Nashville's Broadway. Then someone who works for Alan spoke up, and ERNEST joined in the fun.

Is Garth Brooks Retiring? The Country Legend Admits He’s ‘Not Sure What the Future Holds’

Garth Brooks, 64, told a Salt Lake City crowd he is not sure what the future holds, on a tour that recreates the last one he played before he stepped away.

Dolly Parton’s Secret Final Song Is Sealed at Dollywood Until Her 100th Birthday in 2046

Dolly Parton's unreleased song "My Place in History" waits in a chestnut box at Dollywood until 2046. She told Kelly Clarkson she wanted to dig it up "so bad."

Dolly Parton Day Is Here With Book Drives, Sparkle, and a Lot of Giving Across the Country

Cities across America are marking Dolly Parton Day on September 25 with parades, pink lights, and book drives benefiting her Imagination Library.

A Massive Dolly Parton Mural Went Up on a Fort Worth Honky-Tonk and People Keep Pulling Over

Juan Velazquez painted Dolly Parton on the Stagecoach Ballroom in Fort Worth after her death saddened his daughter. Fans are stopping for photos every day.

Garth Brooks Declared September 25 ‘Dolly Day’ and Is Giving the Full Day’s Bar Sales to the Imagination Library

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will donate every dollar their Nashville bar earns on September 25 to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and it will become an annual event.

Dolly Parton’s Heartfelt Wish Was That Dollywood Keep Going and the Show Must Go On

Dollywood opens Wednesday, one day after Dolly Parton died at 80. The park says she wanted her memory honored with laughter and music instead of silence.

Chris Young and TikTok Star Justin Nunley Flew a 33-Year-Old Hospice Patient Home to Alabama in Her Final Days

Chris Young sent a private jet to fly Mariah, a 33-year-old hospice patient, from California back to Albertville, Alabama. She passed away one day after making it home.

Mark Chesnutt Forced to End Alabama Show After Three Songs Due to Illness

Mark Chesnutt ended his Alabama show after three songs due to illness. A sinus infection sparked concern amid his recent health comeback.

George Strait Adds Two More Austin Shows at Moody Center After Massive Demand

George Strait adds two more shows at Austin's Moody Center on May 15 and 16 after overwhelming demand, turning his 2026 Texas run into a four-night country music event fans won't want to miss.

69 Years Ago Today, Patsy Cline Won Big With A Song She Didn’t Want And A Dress She Didn’t Choose

Sixty-nine years ago, Patsy Cline sang a song she never wanted in a dress she did not choose and still won the night that made her a country music legend.

Lainey Wilson Joins Musical Legend Vince Gill in Honoring Dolly Parton at Opry Goes Dolly

Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill teamed up at Opry Goes Dolly for a powerhouse tribute to Dolly Parton that had the crowd on its feet and feeling every note.

Dolly Parton Shares Her Surprisingly Simple Secret to Staying Young at 80

Dolly Parton celebrates turning 80 with grace, grit, and a whole lot of sparkle as she shares her simple secret to staying young and proves age is just a number when you are doing what you love.

Dolly Parton’s Sister Freida Says “You Mean So Much to Me” in Emotional Birthday Post

Freida Parton shares a heartfelt birthday tribute to her sister, Dolly, celebrating their lifelong bond and reminding fans that behind the country icon is a deeply rooted family love.

Dolly, Lainey, Miley, Reba, and Queen Latifah Just Gave Us the Comfort Song of the Year

Dolly Parton teams up with Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Reba McEntire, and Queen Latifah for a soul-stirring version of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning," delivering a powerful anthem of hope, healing, and resilience.

Lainey Wilson Teams Up With Reba, Miley and Queen Latifah to Reimagine a Beloved Dolly Parton Song

Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus, and Queen Latifah join Dolly Parton for a soulful new version of "Light of a Clear Blue Morning," blending country legacy with hope, strength, and unity.

Naomi Judd Ditched Her Birth Name for a Reason That Says Everything About Who She Was

Naomi Judd traded her birth name for one that reflected her strength, faith, and Kentucky roots. Her powerful choice tells the real story behind the legend.

Alan Jackson’s Three Daughters Are All Pregnant and He’s Getting Ready for Three New Grandbabies

Alan Jackson and his wife, Denise, just revealed that all three of their daughters are pregnant at the same time, and the country icon is gearing up to welcome three new grandbabies in 2026.

Ella Langley Nails Kitty Wells Classic “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels”

Ella Langley delivers a flawless cover of Kitty Wells' "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels," proving she's country to the core while honoring one of the genre's most legendary women.

Willie Nelson Admits There’s Just One Thing That Would Make Him Step Away From Music

Willie Nelson says he will only quit music when his beloved guitar Trigger gives out. Here's the badass story behind their legendary bond and why that moment will mark the end of an era in country music.

Willie Nelson Tried to Quit Music in 1972 and Came Back More Dangerous Than Ever

Willie Nelson tried to quit music in 1972, but his short-lived retirement sparked the outlaw revolution. He came back with Shotgun Willie and changed country music forever.

You’ve Been Hearing Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Through December” All Wrong

Merle Haggard's "If We Make It Through December" isn't just a Christmas song, it's a raw, working man's prayer about survival, heartbreak, and holding on for better days.

George Jones’ Booking Agent Shares the Ridiculous Sign He Was Too Drunk to Go On

George Jones' booking agent says his hair told the whole story. If it wasn't stiff with hairspray, he was too drunk to perform, and chaos was already in motion.

Garth Brooks Once Made Someone Believe They Scored Big With a Fakeout Christmas Gift

Garth Brooks pulled off a hilarious Christmas prank by gifting two cans of beets in a Beats headphone box at a family gift exchange, proving he can win the holidays with humor and heart.

Alan Jackson Pulled a Wild Stunt to Get Denise’s Attention and It Somehow Turned Into a Marriage

Alan Jackson once hid in the backseat of Denise's car to get her attention, and that wild stunt somehow led to a real-life country love story that still stands strong today.

Willie Nelson Just Gave $1.3 Million to Family Farms and Proved He’s Still in This for the Long Haul

Willie Nelson just helped deliver $1.3 million in Farm Aid grants to support family farms across the U.S., proving he's still leading the charge for rural America at 92.

A Christmas Classic Took Seven Years and Two Stubborn Songwriters To Finally Come to Life

"Mary Did You Know?" has become a modern Christmas classic, but it took two writers and seven years to finish the song that now stirs hearts every December.

Charlie Daniels Got His Big Break Thanks to a No-Show Guitarist on Bob Dylan’s 1969 Album

Charlie Daniels got his big break when Bob Dylan's guitarist failed to show up in 1969, leading to a career-defining moment that launched the future country legend into the spotlight.

Dolly Parton’s Goddaughter Once Covered “Jolene” and Some Say It’s the Best Version Since the Original

Miley Cyrus stripped it down for a raw take on "Jolene" and showed the world her country blood runs deep. Even Dolly Parton had to stand back and smile.

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