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Hank Williams’ 4-Year-Old Great-Grandson Sings “I Saw The Light” At His Graveside

Hank Williams’ Great-Grandson Sings His Country Gospel Song “I Saw The Light” At His Grave

Hank Williams' four-year-old great-grandson sings his most famous song, "I Saw The Light," at his grave, and it's making hearts melt.

Hank Williams Jr. - Ain’t Misbehavin'

Hank Williams Jr.’s “Ain’t Misbehavin'” Cover Tops Billboard Charts And Wins Him A Grammy

Hank Williams Jr. turned the 1929 stride jazz/early swing song “Ain’t Misbehavin’” into a top country single that everyone enjoyed listening to.

Alan Jackson & George Strait Honor George Jones With “He Stopped Loving Her Today”

Alan Jackson And George Strait Singing “He Stopped Loving Her Today” In A Lovely Tribute To George Jones

During the 2013 Country Music Association Awards, Alan Jackson and George Strait joined forces together for a duet of Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

Loretta Lynn - Your Cheatin' Heart Cover

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.

Ann-Margret Recalls How John Wayne Treated Her While Filming ‘The Train Robbers’

Ann-Margret Remembers Memorable Experiences With John Wayne While Filming ‘The Train Robbers’

While the time Ann-Margret spent with the wild west star John Wayne was somewhat short-lived, it was still a memorable experience.

Country Artists Join Forces & Sing Waylon Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas” At 2015 Concert

Country Music’s Biggest Stars Joined Forces For An Epic Performance of “Luckenbach, Texas”

An extraordinary cast of stars – including Willie Nelson, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, and more – gathered for an epic performance of "Luckenbach, Texas."

kid rock - sugar pie honey bunch

Kid Rock Re-Invented The Classic Track “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,” Adding A Dark Spin To It

Did it ever cross your mind that Kid Rock would cover "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)?" Well, he put a dark spin on it, and it's something you should listen to.

Willie Nelson & His Two Sons Perform ‘Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain’ During 2017 Recording Session

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.

10-Year-Old Girl Gets Over 3 Million Views With Cover Of ‘Jolene’

10-Year-Old Girl Gained More Than Three Million Views With Jaw-Dropping Cover Of “Jolene”

Prepare to be blown away by a 10-year-old Jadyn Rylee singing a flawless rendition of Dolly Parton's "Jolene." It has now gained more than 3 million views.

Loretta Lynn - This Haunted House

Loretta Lynn Remembers Friend Patsy Cline In “This Haunted House”

Listen to Loretta Lynn's "This Haunted House," a heart wrenching tribute for Patsy Cline, a mentor and a friend who she'll always miss every single day.

Vern Gosdin Death

Remembering The Death of Vern Gosdin, Known Simply To Fans as “The Voice” 

On the evening of April 28, 2009, honky-tonk singer Vern Gosdin passed away in his sleep at a Nashville hospital. He was 74.

Johnny Horton Facts

Here Are 10 Facts About Johnny Horton That You Probably Didn’t Know

Get to know American honky tonk and rockabilly singer Johnny Horton with these ten interesting facts about his life and career.

Vern Gosdin Songs

Here Are Some Vern Gosdin Songs That Made Him Known To Most Of His Fans As “The Voice”

With such marvelous, mournful baritone that's always been present in Vern Gosdin songs, the legendary country singer was quick to capture country fans' hearts.

Facts About John Wayne’s “True Grit”

Here Are 10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About John Wayne’s True Grit

Did you know that despite being one of the most iconic Westerns, John Wayne didn't really like True Grit? More trivia facts when you click!

Terry Bradshaw Shares Memories Of Playing Football With “Duck Dynasty” Star Phil Robertson

Terry Bradshaw Talked Playing Football With “Duck Dynasty” Star Phil Robertson

Did you know that four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Terry Bradshaw used to play as a backup quarterback for "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson.

George Strait - A Fire I Can't Put Out

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.

Roy Clark & Barbara Mandrell Show Off Banjo-Pickin’ Skills On ‘Hee Haw’

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.

Olivia Newton-John Cries When Man Who Bought ‘Grease’ Jacket For $243k Returns It

Olivia Newton-John Got Emotional When The Man Who Bought ‘Grease’ Jacket For $243k Returns It

Singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John got emotional when the man who bought the iconic black leather jacket she wore on Grease returned the item to her.

Gene Autry - Ghost Riders In The Sky

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.

Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn's "Only In America" (Las Vegas Performance)

Here’s Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn Singing “Only In America” During Their Las Vegas Residency

There's nothing better than patriotic music to make you proud to be an American, like Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn's "Only In America."

Rory Feek And Daughter Indy Share Sweet Father-Daughter Duet During Drive

Rory Feek And Daughter Indy Share A Sweet Drive-Along Duet 

Being a single father is tough, but Rory Feek stepped up to fill in the shoes of his late wife. Click to see his sweet shared moment with daughter Indy.

Bindi Irwin Still Cries About Dad Steve Irwin’s Death

Bindi Irwin Still Gets Emotional Whenever She Remembers Her Dad, Steve Irwin

The legendary Steve Irwin may have passed away more than a decade ago, but his daughter, Bindi Irwin, still cries whenever she sees footage of him.

The Country Version of “The Wind Beneath My Wings” by Gary Morris

“The Wind Beneath My Wings” was recorded by Gary Morris in 1983. He was the first to make the song enter the country chart.

Harold Reid Death

Remembering the Death of Harold Reid and His Continued Legacy

On the anniversary of the death of Statler Brother's bass vocalist Harold Reid, we celebrate the life he has lived and the legacy of his music career.

Lorrie Morgan “Help Me Make It Through The Night”

Lorrie Morgan’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night” Is A Tribute Cover For The 50th CMA Awards

Watch Lorrie Morgan’s Help Me Make It Through The Night tribute cover to celebrate the song’s achievement as Single of the Year in 1971.

bill monroe songs

Here Are Bill Monroe Songs, The Bluegrass Standards You Need To Hear

Remembered as The Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe songs truly helped shape the genre with his vigorous mandolin and high, lonesome singing.

Loretta Lynn’s Daughters, The Lynns, Perform Their Song ‘Woman To Woman’

The Lynns Graced One Television Show With A Performance of Their Song “Woman To Woman”

During their appearance in the television show Girl's Night Out, The Lynns talked about how special "Woman to Woman" is before kicking off a remarkable performance.

Zac Brown Band Member - MATT MANGANO

Meet Zac Brown Band’s Bassist Matt Mangano And His Inspiring Musical Journey

In 2014, Zac Brown Band announced their latest member Matt Mangano, who took over the role of bass guitarist – and fans were quick to recognize him.

Cody Johnson Battles Emotions Singing “How Great Thou Art” At Sold-Out Ryman Show

Cody Johnson Fought Tears as He Sang “How Great Thou Art” At Sold-Out Ryman Show

During his two concerts at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Cody Johnson's performance of "How Great Thou Art" left the die-hard "CoJo" fans in tears.

15-Year-Old Girl Sings “Soldier’s Light” In Military Tribute To Fallen Soldier

15-Year-Old Girl Pays Tribute To a Family Friend and Fallen Soldier With A Song “Soldier’s Light” 

Prepare to sob your heart out as you listen to Rylee Preston's "Soldier's Light," offering a special tribute to a family friend and soldier who fought and died fighting for our country.