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Hank Williams’ Famous Hit “Lost Highway” was Written by a Blind Singer

"Lost Highway" became popular as Hank Williams grew into the country legend that he is. However, Williams was not the first to record the song.

Liam Hemsworth Officially Files for Divorce from Miley Cyrus

A little over a week after announcing their separation, Hunger Games actor Liam Hemsworth has filed for divorce from superstar singer Miley Cyrus.

Dave Fenley Performs Keith Whitley’s Classic Hit “When You Say Nothing at All”

Dave Fenley performed the song "When You at All" at the Voice 2018. His performance was indeed great. It also showed his dedication to the great song he recorded.

Elvis Presley Becomes a Crime-fighting Hero in New Netflix Series

Great day to both Elvis Presley fans and Netflix subscribers because the King will be having his own adult animated action series.

The 2019 CMA Awards’ Dolly-Reba-Carrie Hosting Tandem are Getting Mixed Reactions

The ladies are taking over the CMA Awards, and people are iffy about how they are supposed to react. 

Remembering Holly Dunn’s Birthday with “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me”

Holly Dunn was one of the most popular country artists back in the '80s. "Are You Gonna Love Me" is her very first hit single.

Sugarland Performs an Electrifying Country Version of Lady Gaga’s “You and I”

Grammy-winning duo Sugarland proves that they can perform with the biggest stars on the world. Back in 2011, both artists were on the Grammy's stage performing Gaga's "You and I."

Lil Nas X is The Newest Cover of Time Magazine

Lil Nas X has accomplished a lot in his still flourishing career. Now, he gets to add having a cover of himself in a Time Magazine issue as one of his accomplishments!

“What Would You Do (If Jesus Came to Your House)?”

What would you do if Jesus came to your house? Would you let him enter or would you close your door?

Prominent Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Filmed Woman at Dressing Room

A man from Nashville has been arrested for videotaping a woman inside a dressing room.  According to reports, he is a prominent leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

Is God Well-represented by the Media?

Hollywood has a long and complex history of portraying God in movies, TV shows, and other forms of media. Is God well-represented by the media?

53rd CMA Awards: Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, and Dolly Parton to Host

For the first time in 11 years, Carrie Underwood will not have Brad Paisley by her side when she hosts the 53rd CMA Awards this November. Fret not, because two country legends will be by her side this time.

Kenny Rogers Turns 81 Today!

Kenny Rogers, the iconic country singer who popularized songs such as "The Gambler" and "Islands in the Stream" is turning 81 today.

Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine” is Inspired by a Girl’s 1st Love

The song "Strawberry Wine" was popularized by Deana Carter. The song became one of the best hit singles back in the '90s.

Celebrating Kacey Musgraves 31st Birthday with Her Grammy-winning Album

As we celebrate Kacey Musgraves' 31st birthday, we shall embark on a 45-minute journey of listening to her Grammy award-winning album, Golden Hour.

2019 ACM Honors Ceremony: The Rundown

The Academy of Country Music yearly celebrates in honor of the contributions of all of the country artists in Nashville. This year, the ACM Honors will once again return to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee for its 10th consecutive year.

There’s No Better Way Than Living a “Christian Life”

"The Christian Life" is a gospel song recorded by the Louvin Brothers. One best trait of Christians is being faithful to God.

Miranda Lambert Announces New Album, “Wildcard”

Miranda Lambert fans, gather around! She has finished an all-new album and it will hopefully arrive before the end of 2019.

Kenny Chesney’s Song “Me and You” is About Couples Complimenting Each Other

"Me and You" is recorded by Kenny Chesney. He is one of the best artists in the world of country music. Thus, his works are widely known by the public.

Vince Gill Shares Experience of Sexual Abuse with His New Song “Forever Changed”

Vince Gill opens up about his experience of child molestation with his new release. He first shared his story back in 2011 and now, he is ready to put his past behind and be an inspiration to other survivors.

Tanya Tucker Encourages Aspiring Artists to Ignore all the Noise

Tanya Tucker has paved the way for the next generation and is now guiding the next generation of country artists to success. 

George Strait Sings Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” and “Workin’ Man Blues”

George Strait performed two Merle Haggard songs, "Mama Tried" and "Workin' Man Blues," during his Las Vegas Concert in 2017.

Young Man Sings like Elvis in his Cover of “Can’t Help Falling in Love”

A lot of musicians have covered this classic Elvis Presley song, but nothing comes close to how the King sang it. Not until I heard this young man do a cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love."

“Love, Me:” An Inspiring Love Song by Collin Raye

"Love, Me" is a song recorded by Collin Raye. It is one of the country hit songs in the 90s. Upon the release of the song, it receives heartwarming comments from its listeners.

Sons of the Pioneers’ Classic Hit “Tumbling Tumbleweeds”

Sons of the Pioneers, or formerly known as Pioneers Trio, first recorded "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." It was penned by Bob Nolan who was also the founding father of this iconic western group. 

Lady Gaga Gets Sued Over Oscar-winning Song “Shallow”

Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Lady Gaga could end up paying millions in settlement fines for allegedly stealing some of the notes on her award-winning A Star Is Born smash hit "Shallow." 

Dixie Chicks and Taylor Swift Collaborate for Epic Song “Soon You’ll Get Better”

Internet sleuths have already speculated that we would get some Dixie Chicks-Taylor Swift content, and the internet went wild with the conspiracy theories. Now, we can finally stop guessing because the collaboration is finally here!

Celebrating Lee Ann Womack’s 52nd Birthday

Lee Ann Womack emerged as one of the biggest female contemporary artists in the late '90s. Her signature song "I Hope You Dance" really placed her into the country map with its massive success.

Alabama Announces more Canceled Tours due to Randy Owen’s Continued Health Issues

Country music's biggest band, Alabama, recently added two August shows that will be canceled. This is very unfortunate for the band and for the fans since this year's tour is quite special. 

The Highwomen is a Response to ‘Systematic Problem’ of Women in Country Music

Arguably, the Highwomen has attracted a lot of attention, not only because these women revived a beloved classic supergroup, but also because of its members.