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The Death of The Gentleman Crooner and Pioneer of The Nashville Sound, Eddy Arnold

The Death of The Gentleman Crooner and Pioneer of The Nashville Sound, Eddy Arnold

Eddy Arnold’s death was definitely a devastating time in the genre. Let’s take a moment to honor him and the musical legacy he left behind.

The Power of Love: Mark Will's Cover of "Back at One"

The Power of Love: Mark Wills’ Cover of “Back at One”

Mark Wills reflects on the significance of taking a risk when it comes to love in his rendition of "Back at One."

Johnny Cash's "Sixteen Tons": A New Twist on an Old Favorite

Johnny Cash’s “Sixteen Tons”: A New Twist on an Old Favorite

Johnny Cash released one of the most amazing performances of the classic hit “Sixteen Tons.”

In It for A Happy Life with Matt Williams’ Song “Rain Down Sunshine”

In It for A Happy Life with Matt Williams’ Song “Rain Down Sunshine”

Let’s raise a glass to the good times with Matt Williams’ hit song “Rain Down Sunshine.”

B.W. Stevenson Sings an Ode to a Beautiful Woman in “My Maria”

B.W. Stevenson Sings an Ode to a Beautiful Woman in “My Maria”

Country singer B.W. Stevenson shares what it would feel like to live a day without a lover in his song “My Maria.”

Let John Prine Sing You a Lullaby with “My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight”

Let John Prine Sing You a Lullaby with “My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight”

Appreciate the beauty of Kentucky with John Prine’s homely and inviting voice in “My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight.”

Darius Rucker’s “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” Will Leave You Weeping

Darius Rucker’s “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” Will Leave You Weeping

Reviving nostalgia in love, Darius Rucker became the first Black country artist to top the Billboard charts with the single “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.”

Remembering the Death of Arthur Smith, the Bluegrass Musician Behind “Guitar Boogie” and “Dueling Banjos”

Remembering the Death of Arthur Smith, the Bluegrass Musician Behind “Guitar Boogie” and “Dueling Banjos”

Let’s remember the life and death of country music’s virtuoso multi-instrumentalist bluegrass musician Arthur Smith. Check it out here.

Listen to Keith Whitley, the Voice Behind the Classic Hit “When You Say Nothing at All”

Listen to Keith Whitley, the Voice Behind the Classic Hit “When You Say Nothing at All”

Keith Whitley’s original version of “When You Say Nothing at All” was a chart-topping country hit when it was released in 1988.

“No Heartbeat at All”: Phil Vassar Recounts How He Died Twice After Heart Attack and Stroke

“No Heartbeat at All”: Phil Vassar Recounts How He Died Twice After Heart Attack and Stroke

Country star Phil Vassar opened up about a serious medical emergency in early 2023 that caused him to die twice. Here’s the whole story.

Zac Brown Band Breaks the Chains and Finds Inner Cure in Their Celtic Gospel Fusion Track “Remedy”

Zac Brown Band Breaks the Chains and Finds Inner Cure in Their Celtic Gospel Fusion Track “Remedy”

Grammy-winning country group Zac Brown Band reminds their listeners that God is love in their  2015 track “Remedy.” Check it out here.

Wynonna Judd’s Daughter Arrested for the Second Time in 3 Months

Wynonna Judd’s Daughter Arrested for the Second Time in 3 Months

Wynonna Judd’s daughter, Grace Pauline Kelley, was arrested on August 3, 2024, in Carroll County, Georgia, on three misdemeanor counts.

Taylor Swift Rewrites the Most Famous Shakespearean Tragedy in “Love Story”

Taylor Swift Rewrites the Most Famous Shakespearean Tragedy in “Love Story”

In 18-year-old Taylor Swift’s version of Romeo and Juliet titled “Love Story,” the star-crossed lovers enjoy a happily ever after. 

Take on Life’s Challenges with Lauren Davidson’s Hit Song “Live Laugh Love”

Take on Life’s Challenges with Lauren Davidson’s Hit Song “Live Laugh Love”

Country singer Lauren Davidson reminds us to live our lives to the fullest in her song “Live Laugh Love.” 

“I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am”: Revisiting Merle Haggard’s Outlaw Anthem

“I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am”: Revisiting Merle Haggard’s Outlaw Anthem

In the country song, “I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am,” Merle Haggard reflects upon his life before he rose to fame.

Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin: Addressing the Divorce Rumors

Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin: Addressing the Divorce Rumors

Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin are surrounded by divorce rumors, sparking a mystery about the true state of their marriage. Are they really facing trouble, or is it just speculation?

George Strait features Willie Nelson in Legendary collaboration “Sing One With Willie”

George Strait features Willie Nelson in Legendary collaboration “Sing One With Willie”

King of Country, George Strait, meets Red-Headed Stranger Willie Nelson for a one-of-a-kind duet in the single “Sing One With Willie.”

How Brooks & Dunn’s Cover of “My Maria” Became One of Their Most Defining Hits

How Brooks & Dunn’s Cover of “My Maria” Became One of Their Most Defining Hits

Known country duo Brooks & Dunn released probably the best cover of the hit country love song “My Maria.” 

Did You Know? Patsy Cline Wasn’t a Big Fan of Her First Number One Country Hit “I Fall to Pieces”

Did You Know? Patsy Cline Wasn’t a Big Fan of Her First Number One Country Hit “I Fall to Pieces”

In 1961, Patsy Cline released “I Fall to Pieces,” securing her first number one country hit and cementing her place in the genre. Listen here.

Waylon Jennings Pushed Back Against the Status Quo in 1975 Hit Track “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way”

Waylon Jennings Pushed Back Against the Status Quo in 1975 Hit Track “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way”

Legendary country icon Waylon Jennings called for a change in his 1975 self-penned number-one country hit “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way.”

Willie Nelson’s Tribute to Horses in “Ride Me Back Home” Will Leave you Weeping

Willie Nelson’s Tribute to Horses in “Ride Me Back Home” Will Leave you Weeping

Rescuing 70 horses in Texas, Willie Nelson sings a moving ode in his tear-jerking single “Ride Me Back Home. 

How songwriter Larry Weiss turned “Rhinestone Cowboy” into a 70s Classic

How songwriter Larry Weiss turned “Rhinestone Cowboy” into a 70s Classic

Larry Weiss made country music history when he wrote “Rhinestone Cowboy” in the 1970s. Find out his writing formula for the smash hit. 

A Look back at Country band Lonestar’s  First No. 1 Single, “No News”

A Look back at Country band Lonestar’s  First No. 1 Single, “No News”

As a newly debuted group in the mid-90s, American country music band Lonestar tops the Billboard Chart with their addictive tune “No News.”

Brantley Gilbert, Lindsay Ell Join Forces for duet “What Happens in a Small Town”

Brantley Gilbert, Lindsay Ell Join Forces for duet “What Happens in a Small Town”

Inspired by true events, Bradley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell answer the question in their collaborative single, “What Happens in a Small Town.” 

Living Life to The Fullest with Jake Owen’s “Down to the Honkytonk”

Living Life to The Fullest with Jake Owen’s “Down to the Honkytonk”

Let’s watch Jake Owen as he hits the town with his single “Down to the Honkytonk.”

What It Takes to Make A Relationship Last with Stonewall Jackson’s “Don’t Be Angry”

What It Takes to Make A Relationship Last with Stonewall Jackson’s “Don’t Be Angry”

If you are on the lookout for the perfect song to remind you what it takes to love someone, Stonewall Jackson’s hit single “Don’t Be Angry” is for you.

Dan Tyminski of Union Station and Alison Krauss Perform “Man of Constant Sorrow”

Union Station and Alison Krauss Perform “Man of Constant Sorrow”

Union Station’s guitar and mandolin player Dan Tyminski took center stage with Alison Krauss as she played the fiddle for “Man of Constant Sorrow.”

Carly Pearce Kicks Out Heckler at WE Fest, Here’s Why

Carly Pearce Kicks Out Heckler at WE Fest, Here’s Why

Country singer Carly Pearce puts a heckler in his place as she kicks him out, saying, “I don't have time for d*cks!”

Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton make top duet hit "Please Don't Stop Loving Me”

Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton make top duet hit “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me”

Country legends Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton sprinkle the magic of love in the heart-wrenching ballad “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me.”

The History behind Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy”

The History behind Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy”

With his signature hit “Rhinestone Cowboy,” Glen Campbell made a theme song for the tenacious dreamers.