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Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” Tackles Long-Distance Relationship

Loretta Lynn’s “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” is one of her most romantic duets with Conway Twitty, proving that love knows no distance.

Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter”: One of Music’s Most Significant Recordings

Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was written by the country icon herself about her own upbringing in the coal mining community in rural Kentucky.

Kenny Rogers’ Jackass Is Still One Of The Best Sketches in MadTV

Kenny Rogers’ Jackass was one of MADtv’s very best sketch offerings that it even grew into the network’s staple for more than a decade.

The Untimely Deaths of Loretta Lynn’s Kids

Loretta Lynn’s kids experienced untimely deaths that shook the singer’s family forever. The country icon actually had six children, two of whom died.

Beyond The Grave: Enter Loretta Lynn’s Haunted Hurricane Mills

Hearing these stories from Loretta Lynn’s haunted Hurricane Mills will definitely give you chills. They said there are odd occurrences in every corner.

Reba McEntire’s “You’re Gonna Be” Will Truly Touch Your Heart

Reba McEntire's "You're Gonna Be" is a poignant ballad of a first-time mother who vows to protect her child from everything that’s wrong.

The Story Behind Reba McEntire’s “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”

Reba McEntire's "The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia" is a murder ballad of a husband who found out his young wife had been cheating on him.

The Story Behind The Popular Holiday Song: Kenny Rogers’ “Mary, Did You Know”

Wynona Judd and Kenny Rogers’ “Mary, Did You Know” has since grown into a modern Christmas classic with hundreds of artists recording it through the years.

Kenny Rogers’ Plastic Surgery Was Met With Criticism, Here’s Why!

Kenny Rogers’ plastic surgery was the country singer’s way of reinventing himself. However, his fans were not amused with the result!

Ever Wondered If Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Became More Than Just Friends?

Every time Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton share the stage, you’ll get nothing but pure magic. Indeed, the two singers were a match made in heaven.

Morgan Wallen Made History, Surpassing Garth Brooks, Billy Ray Cyrus, and More

Despite being rebuked and booted, Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album broke records and made history after it spent its first seven weeks at No. 1.

Top 10 Dolly Parton Songs You Should Definitely Listen To

Picking out a top 10 from Dolly Parton songs from her hit after hit catalog is not an easy feat. Still, we did our best. So, here are our favorites.

A Timeless Classic: ‘Islands In The Stream’ by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

‘Islands In The Stream' by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers is a timeless piece that can never falter; even a hundred years may pass.

Merle Haggard’s ‘Sing Me Back Home’ Hits The Right Notes On Sad Song

Merle Haggard’s ‘Sing Me Back Home’ was written by the country legend while inside a prison. So, he made the song like how prisoners can relate to it.

Reba McEntire’s ‘Fancy’ Ranks At 100 Greatest Country Songs

Reba McEntire's 'Fancy' had become one of her signature songs. Although it wasn’t her original one, that didn’t stop McEntire from owning the song.

Dolly Parton Names Her Worst Songs

Does Dolly Parton even have bad songs, at the very least? For all we know, there’s nothing this woman will ever write that would ever be not good.

Are The Past and Present of Garth Brooks On Good Terms?

Though Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl are really good friends, she has only mentioned Trisha Yearwood a few times over the years.

The Story Behind Tanya Tucker’s Lovely Ballad, “Two Sparrows In a Hurricane”

“Two Sparrows In a Hurricane” became a big country hit for Tanya Tucker in 1992, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

Do You Know The Weird Story Behind Blake Shelton’s “Ol’ Red”?

Blake Shelton’s “Ol’ Red” will take you for a distinct narrative spin of a prisoner who is sentenced to lifetime jail time and a dog that pokes our interest.

Kenny Rogers’ “All I Ever Need Is You” Initially Dismissed By Artist

Kenny Rogers' "All I Ever Need Is You" is his collaboration with Dottie West, which made headlines when they included the recording on four albums.

Alan Jackson’s “Livin’ On Love” Summarizes What True Love Is

Alan Jackson's "Livin' On Love" is a sweet and charming song that represents Jackson’s trademark in traditional country music.

Get To Know More About Glen Campbell’s Wife Kimberly Woolen

Kimberly Woolen barged into celebrity life after she married the famous country singer Glen Campbell. Here’s what we know about her.

The Story Behind the Classic Film ‘Steel Magnolias’ Will Make You Cry Even More

Steel Magnolias gave us one of the greatest Southern films and the most iconic casts in movie history. But did you know how this masterpiece came to be?

Check Out The Story Behind John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear”

John Michael Montgomery's "I Swear" is actually his first country hit, where it remained for four remarkable weeks atop Billboard US Hot Country Songs.

10 Best George Jones Songs

The list of George Jones songs pretty much looks like a list of the greatest songs in the industry. Well, that’s no surprise, as he enjoyed a legendary career.

Here Are Some Loretta Lynn Facts To Celebrate One of Country Music’s Icons

Here are some of Loretta Lynn facts you need to know. It’s the best way to celebrate this undisputed Queen’s groundbreaking role in the genre.

How George Strait’s “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” crossed the minds of millions

From one simple question, George Strait's "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind" quickly became country No. 1 hit. Its success even transcended US borders.

10 Best Patsy Cline Songs

Country music won’t be the same without Patsy Cline songs. Even if she died early, her legacy lives on and continues to shine among the country genre.

The Story Behind Florida Georgia Line’s “May We All”

Florida Georgia Line's "May We All" featuring Tim McGraw centers on the simple pleasures of small-town life. The song peaked at No. 2 on the country chart.

The Sad Story Behind Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch”

The intense and powerful lyrics of Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch” has been among the top song choices to serenading significant others.