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Before Willie Nelson: B.J. Thomas' Unreleased Version of "Always On My Mind"

Before Willie Nelson: B.J. Thomas’ Unreleased Version of “Always On My Mind”

Let’s talk about how not a lot of people know that before Willie Nelson, there was B.J. Thomas’ version of “Always On My Mind,”

Break Free from The Past with Faith Hill’s “Let Me Let Go” 

Break Free from The Past with Faith Hill’s “Let Me Let Go” 

Moving on can be hard, so together, let’s break free from the memories of the past with Faith Hill’s “Let Me Let Go.”

Jesse Keith Whitley Serenades His Mom and Honors Dad with “Tell Lorrie I Love Her”

Jesse Keith Whitley Serenades His Mom and Honors Dad with “Tell Lorrie I Love Her”

In 2011, Jesse Keith Whitley did a special performance of “Tell Lorrie I Love Her” for his mom, Lorrie Morgan, and dad, Keith Whitley. 

Lainey Wilson Laughs Off Ripped Britches: “Y’all just about got a real show”

Lainey Wilson Laughs Off Ripped Britches: “Y’all just about got a real show”

Country singer Lainey Wilson’s signature bell bottoms split in the middle of her Faster Horses Festival set in Brooklyn, Michigan. Check it out.

Country star Lauren Alaina Cancels 3 Shows after Father’s Death

Country star Lauren Alaina Cancels 3 Shows after Father’s Death

Lauren Alaina announced she’s postponing three upcoming performances to mourn the death of his father on July 23.

Post Malone's Upcoming Country Album 'F-1 Trillion' Tracklist Leaked

Post Malone’s Upcoming Country Album ‘F-1 Trillion’ Tracklist Leaked

The leaked tracklist for Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion reveals major country collaborations with artists like Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., and Lainey Wilson.

Jack Greene’s Death Marks Momentous Legacy in Country Music

Jack Greene’s Death Marks Momentous Legacy in Country Music

60s country hitmaker Jack Greene spent decades of his career releasing classics before his death.

Rory Feek Said “I Do” Again Eight Years After the Death of His Wife, Joey

Rory Feek Said “I Do” Again Eight Years After the Death of His Wife, Joey

Country singer Rory Feek said “I do” to his 10-year-old daughter Indiana’s teacher at a lovely wedding in Greycliff, Montana, last July 14.  

3 Mind-blowing Facts about Country Legend Jack Greene

3 Mind-blowing Facts about Country Legend Jack Greene

We dug up must-known facts about Jack Greene to keep his irreplaceable presence in the mainstream alive. 

Don Gibson’s “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Reveals Tragic, Unyielding Love

Don Gibson’s “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Reveals Tragic, Unyielding Love

Despite all the pain, Don Gibson had the courage to recall a ‘lost love’ in his 50s hit single “I Can’t Stop Loving You.”

Trisha Yearwood's Emotional "We Shall Be Free" Tribute

Trisha Yearwood’s Emotional “We Shall Be Free” Tribute

Trisha Yearwood belts out her version of Garth Brooks’ patriotic song “We Shall Be Free” at the 9/11 Memorial Show. 

Ingrid Andress Checks into Rehab After Viral National Anthem Performance at MLB Home Run Derby

Ingrid Andress Checks into Rehab After Viral National Anthem Performance at MLB Home Run Derby

Four-time Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress confessed that her off-tune rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was because she was drunk. 

Hip-Hop Meets Country: Nelly and Tim McGraw’s Collab for “Over and Over”

Hip-Hop Meets Country: Nelly and Tim McGraw’s Collab for “Over and Over”

Rapper Nelly collaborates with country singer Tim McGraw  for the hit song “Over and Over.”

George Canyon Stirs Up Passionate Love in Rendition of “Ring of Fire”

George Canyon Stirs Up Passionate Love in Rendition of “Ring of Fire”

George Canyon masters the art of covering songs about passionate love affairs in the single “Ring of Fire.”

Who was Dolly Parton’s First Crush?

Who was Dolly Parton’s First Crush?

Just like any regular lady, Dolly Parton used to fangirl over a 50s heartthrob in country music. 

"All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)": A Look at Charley Pride's Ode to Unconditional Love

“All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)”: A Look at Charley Pride’s Ode to Unconditional Love

Let’s find out what it means to love someone unconditionally with Charley Pride’s hit song “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me).”

Jelly Roll Moved to Tears After His Childhood Hero Eminem Sampled His 2020 Song “Save Me”

Jelly Roll Moved to Tears After His Childhood Hero Eminem Sampled His 2020 Song “Save Me”

Country artist Jelly Roll penned a heartfelt tribute to Eminem after his feature in the concluding track of the Rap God’s 2024 magnum opus. 

Morgan Wallen Back on Social Media with Big News! Neyland Stadium Stop Added to Tour

Morgan Wallen Back on Social Media with Big News! Neyland Stadium Stop Added to Tour

After deactivating his Instagram profile last May, Morgan Wallen is finally back – and he’s got big news to share.  

Pink Features Chris Stapleton on Her Majestic Love Ballad “Love Me Anyway”

Pink Features Chris Stapleton on Her Majestic Love Ballad “Love Me Anyway”

Country vocalist Chris Stapleton joined pop star Pink on her eighth studio album ‘Hurts 2B Human’ on the song “Love Me Anyway.” 

Johnny Horton and His Number One Version of “The Battle of New Orleans”

Johnny Horton and His Number One Version of “The Battle of New Orleans”

The song penned by Jimmy Driftwood, “The Battle of New Orleans,” has had many versions, but Johnny Horton’s was undeniably a standout. 

Maren Morris Garners Attention Online for Wardrobe Malfunction 

Maren Morris Garners Attention Online for Wardrobe Malfunction 

Maren Morris shocked fans with a bare below-the-waist skirt while performing at a recent Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic. 

Keith Whitley Looks Back on Past Relationship with “I Wonder What You Think of Me”

Keith Whitley Looks Back on Past Relationship with “I Wonder What You Think of Me”

Keith Whitley holds onto his high school lover with the single “I Wonder What You Think of Me.”

Dive into Honky Tonk Hell: Whitney Morgan and the 78's Gritty Anthem

Dive into Honky Tonk Hell: Whitey Morgan and the 78’s Gritty Anthem

Here’s everything you need to know about Whitey Morgan and the 78’s gritty song “Honky Tonk Hell.”

“My Home’s in Alabama” is Alabama’s Single to Stardom

“My Home’s in Alabama” is Alabama’s Single to Stardom

In the single “My Home’s in Alabama,” the particular state is where the heart is for the country band Alabama. 

American Rapper MC Chris Shares How Willie Nelson’s Kindness Blew Him Away

American Rapper MC Chris Shares How Willie Nelson’s Kindness Blew Him Away

American rapper Mc Chris shared a post on Facebook about legendary country icon Willie Nelson’s act of kindness, and fans were definitely touched. 

“It’s Taken Its Toll On Me” - Country Singer Ernest Announces Short Hiatus

“It’s Taken Its Toll On Me” – Country Singer Ernest Announces Short Hiatus

Find out the reason behind rising country music star Ernest's short hiatus. 

Relive The Old Country Vibe with Dallas Moore’s “Tryin’ To Be a Blessing”

Relive The Old Country Vibe with Dallas Moore’s “Tryin’ To Be a Blessing”

Missing the old country vibe? Try listening to Dallas Moore’s “Tryin’ To Be a Blessing,” as it will surely take you on a trip down memory lane. 

George Jones and Tammy Wynette Took on the Pop Standard “Near You” and Made It a Country Hit

George Jones and Tammy Wynette Took on the Pop Standard “Near You” and Made It a Country Hit

Country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette covered the pop standard “Near You” in 1977, making it a number-one country hit. 

Joe Bonsall, Legendary Tenor Vocalist of The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 76

Joe Bonsall, Legendary Tenor Vocalist of The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 76

After 50 years of performing with the band The Oak Ridge Boys, Bonsall recently passed away due to ALS complications.   

Brooks & Dunn Collabs with Lanco for A Remake of “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up for Nothing”

Brooks & Dunn Collabs with Lanco for A Remake of “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up for Nothing”

Country singer Brooks & Dunn surprised fans with a Lanco collab for a remake of “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up for Nothing.”