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Dolly Parton’s Timely Message of Hope Over the COVID-19 Scare

Nine-time Grammy winner, Dolly Parton took to Instagram her thoughts and reflection about the present global COVID-19 pandemic we're experiencing.

Kenny Rogers’ Children: Meet the Late Country Legend’s 5 Kids

Meet Kenny Rogers' children, Carole Lynne, Kenny Jr., Christopher Cody and the twins, Justin and Jordan.

Joe Diffie: Finally “Home” After His “Tougher Than Nails” Journey “In Another World”

Let us honor Joe Diffie's memory by taking a look back on his outstanding career.

Kenny Rogers, Country Legend, Dead at 81

ICYMI: Travis Tritt’s New Record Deal with Big Noise Music Group

To all that have followed Travis Tritt’s music, the long wait is over the country music icon has closed a new record deal with the Big Noise Music Group.

Jennings’ Album “Will the Wolf Survive”: His Challenge After Becoming An Outlaw

"Will the Wolf Survive" was Waylon Jennings’ debut album released under MCA after transferring from RCA records.

REWIND: In 1996, Alan Jackson Turbocharges Home Improvement with “Mercury Blues”

During one of the biggest years in Alan Jackson's music career, he makes an unexpected appearance on the widely well-liked American sitcom, Home Improvement

25 New Traditional Country Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now

The death of traditional country music could have been overstated, as these 25 modern country singers show that there is still loyalty to a less pop-friendly twang brand.

REWIND: “No Money In this Deal” was George Jones’ 1st of 900 Records

“No Money In this Deal” was a self-penned honky-tonk tune that George Jones wrote, his debut single and the 1st of the 900 records of his career.

Charley Pride’s 1972 Album,”Sings Heart Songs” Champions Country Amidst the Rise of Pop

The album “Sings Heart Songs” by Charley Pride marked the culmination of a lifetime worth of hardships just to reach his goal of “making it”.

Back in 1970, the Johnny Cash Show Featured the Soul Music Genius, Ray Charles

In the Johnny Cash show’s 19th episode,  Ray Charles performed a version of "Ring Of Fire", and a short version of "Walk The Line."

By The Time I Get to Phoenix: Glen Campbell’s Gripping 7th Album

Glen Campbell was at #1 on the US Country music chart with his seventh album "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" in 1967.

Greatest Hits: Kenny Rogers’ 3rd Chart-Topping Album in 1980

As of today, Kenny Rogers “Greatest Hits” still holds the record for the best-selling compilation releases of all-time.

Happy Birthday Garth Brooks!

February 7, 1962 is a special day for our country superstar Garth Brooks. Wondering why? It’s his 57th birthday today, folks.

Randy Sings of Unfading Love in “Old 8 x 10”: Album of the Year in 1989

Old 8 x 10 by  Randy Travis was his 3rd album released in 1988 which rises on top of the Country chart in 1989.

Clint Black’s Song About Feebleness,”Nobody’s Home,” Became A Smash Hit in 1990

Back in 1990, "Nobody's Home" by Clint Black was at no.1 for three weeks on the Country chart.

Hendersonville Home of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Sold for $3.2M

The 4.5-acre lakefront property in Hendersonville where country music couple Johnny and June Carter Cash lived for more than three decades has already been sold

Loretta Lynn Castigates Contemporary Music: “We Should Never Let Country Music Die”

Country Music Legend, Loretta Lynn, suggests country music is dead and needs saving.

Ear-Pleasing Merle Haggard and His 1972 Hit, “It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad)”

In 1973, Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart with “It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad).”

Using 4 Mug Shots, Phenomenal “Dolly Parton Challenge” Amp the Internet

Dolly Parton rocked the internet again as the new Meme Queen. Once the post went live, Twitter was quick to pick, hence the #dollypartonchallenge.

Tracy Lawrence’s Now at 52! Another Iconic Voice Representing Solid Country Sound

Tracy Lawrence gained much love for the style of music that he presented. He was noted as someone that has a polished modern-day honky-tonk voice.

Iconic Dolly Parton Looks and Sounds Even More Magical at 74!

As demonstrated in the life of Dolly Parton, we could see how one’s passion could lead to success. She never allowed difficulties to dictate what she'd become.

Last Man Standing Willie Nelson is One of Country Music’s Best

Willie Nelson is also famously nicknamed as “Redheaded Stranger” and “Shotgun Willie”, a national icon in the history of American country music.

Randy Travis: Forever the Face and Voice of Genuine Country!

With the contributions that Travis made, he was able to pave the way for young artists who sought to return to the traditional sound of country music.

From Bocephus to Hank Jr, He Learned from the Best: Hank Williams

He is a star in his own right. Hank Williams could never be more proud to what Hanks Jr. ,his little Bocephus, have achieved.