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Jesse Keith Whitley Is Thrilled To See His Father Honored by Country Music Hall Of Fame 

Jesse Keith Whitley – Keith Whitley's namesake and only son – took to social media to express how thrilled he is seeing his father inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame.

Nicole Kidman Is Not Letting Dolly Parton Take Her Man, Keith Urban 

Dolly Parton named country star Keith Urban as her dream duet partner, but Nicole Kidman is giving her one big warning: "Don't take my man."

Tanya Tucker and Terri Clark Teamed Up for The Country Classic “Delta Dawn”

You will definitely love Tanya Tucker and Terrie Clark’s duet of the classic country song “Delta Dawn” as it takes you back to the good old days.

Reba Introduces James Corden To Her Food Obsession: Corn Dogs

Yes, you heard it right. Reba McEntire is so obsessed with corn dogs that she just had to share it with James Corden during their interview.

Watch George Strait and Martina McBride Cruised Through Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s “Lead Me On” 

While "Lead Me On" is one of the songs that's hard for others to replicate, George Strait and Martina McBride successfully immortalized it even further.

The Oak Ridge Boys Made The Song “Elvira” Both A Country and Pop Hit

The Oak Ridge Boys earn several country hits throughout the years – but nothing is more well-known than the classic "Elvira."

Loretta Lynn And Sister Crystal Gayle Swoon Audience With A Medley Of Their Songs

Watch sisters Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle sing a medley of their songs with the Boston Pops Orchestra, and you’ll know what talent really is.

Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn’s Grandkids Sing Their Rendition of “You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly”

Watch Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn duet to their grandparents’ hit song “You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” in a private concert for country music station employees.

Throwback To Billy Joe Royal’s First Country Song, “Burned Like A Rocket”

When Billy Joe Royal reestablished himself in the 1980s as a mainstream country star, he released “Burned Like a Rocket,” his first country song and hit single in the genre.

Watch Willie Nelson Before All The Beard And The Braids, In This 1965 Performance

Did you know that back in 1965, when Willie Nelson was a rising star, he donned a very different look? Yup, no beard and no braids. Catch it here.

Famed Ernest Tubb Record Shop Has Permanently Shut Its Doors

Ernest Tubb Record Shop – the famous country-only store that's a part of Music City's history – has permanently shut its doors after seven decades.

Linda Ronstadt’s Live Cover of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall To Pieces” Is A Masterpiece

Linda Ronstadt's live recording of Patsy Cline's "I Fall To Pieces" in 1972 will always be a must-listen country standard cover. Check it here.

Maureen O’Hara Shares The Reason Behind Her Broken Hand During Iconic Scene With John Wayne

Maureen O’Hara lets us in on the behind-the-scenes of how she broke her hand during the filming of The Quiet Man with John Wayne.

Travis Tritt And Daughter Tyler Reese Joined In For A Beautiful Cover of “Don’t Cry, Joni”

In a short video uploaded by Tyler Reese on her Instagram, the father and daughter filmed themselves singing a cover of "Don't Cry, Joni."

Naomi Judd Took Her Own Life Years After Battling Severe Depression

Just a day before The Judds' induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, singer Naomi Judd took her own life. She was 76.

Dolly Parton Expresses Her Grief After Hearing The News Of Close Friend Naomi Judd’s Passing

Dolly Parton shared her personal message for her close friend Naomi Judd and her family on her Instagram, and we’re all cutting onions.

Six Decades Later, Merle Haggard Finally Received His High School Diploma

In 2015, the 78-year-old Merle Haggard finally received his high school diploma from Bakersfield High School, more than six decades after dropping out.

Country Music Hall Of Fame Inducts The Judds As Members In A Tear-Filled Ceremony A Day After Naomi Judd’s Death

The Judds’ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame was filled with tears as Wynonna and Ashley paid tribute to their mom Naomi Judd.

Here Are Some Of The Must-Hear The Judds Songs From Our Favorite Mother-Daughter Duo

Let's take a look back at some of The Judds songs, the most unforgettable duets that stole the hearts of many country fans.

Dolly Parton Learned To Keep Her Mouth Shut When It Comes to Politics

Since the start of her long and celebrated career, Dolly Parton has used her remarkable voice on different causes and issues, but never about politics.

Death Of Legendary Singer Naomi Judd Announced A Day Before Her Country Music Hall Of Fame Induction

Country music legend Naomi Judd died April 30, 2022, near Nashville, Tennessee. This is just one day before her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Check Out These Facts About Tammy Wynette, The First Lady of Country Music

Checking out these facts about Tammy Wynette shows there was no shortage of drama in the First Lady of Country Music's life.

George Strait’s Grandson Placing a Bid At An Auction In 2017 Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See

During the 35th George Strait Team Roping Classic in 2017, the crowd got a real treat when little Harvey joined the roping chute auction.

Tanya Tucker Almost Broke The Internet With A Throwback Photo of Her With Female Country Legends

Tanya Tucker loves to post throwback photos, but this one with Reba, Barbara Mandrell, and Loretta Lynn may have broken the Internet.

Loretta Lynn Does An Amazing Cover of Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart” 

Take a moment to listen to Loretta Lynn's live band version of Hank Williams' "Your Cheatin' Heart" in The Wilburn Brothers Show.

Willie Nelson And Sons Lukas And Micah Perform “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” During 2017 Recording Session

Micah and Lukas prove that the apple didn't fall far from the tree as they sing "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" with their legendary father, Willie Nelson.

Throwback To A Young George Strait Capturing Country Fans’ Heart With “A Fire I Can’t Put Out”

George Strait graced the popular country variety show Hee Haw with a performance of "A Fire I Can't Put Out," a song about a man struggling to let a woman go.

Watch Randy Travis As He Surprised Fans By Pretending To Be A Statue at Madame Tussauds

Randy Travis snuck into Madame Tussauds to surprise some of his fans by staying still, pretending he was one of the museum's wax figures.

Throwback To Roy Clark And Barbara Mandrell Showing Off Their Banjo-Pickin’ Skills On Hee Haw

One of our favorite moments in the country-themed variety show Hee Haw was absolutely when Roy Clark and Barbara Mandrell showed off their banjo pickin' skills.

Gene Autry Singing “Ghost Riders In The Sky” Shows Why He’s America’s Favorite Singing Cowboy

Gene Autry singing "Ghost Riders In The Sky" in his 1949 Western film will prove to you why he's been labeled as the greatest singing cowboy of all time.