One of Merle Haggard’s classics. In 1973, Merle released “If We Make It Through December” as the lead single for his...
HISTORY
The greatest stories from the greatest country music artists in history.
Charlie Daniels’ breakthrough in the country music world may have only happened because a guitarist didn’t show up for a...
A classic. Tammy Wynette recorded her signature song “Stand By Your Man” in 1968, which she co-wrote it with producer...
Thanks to Waylon Jennings, the iconic album Willie Nelson’s 1975 Red Headed Stranger, lives on. It’s true… we all know...
A lifelong struggle with a beautiful ending. With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow, I’m sure many of us are looking forward...
23 years ago today. On November 25, 2002, Randy Travis released a song that would become one of the most...
Loretta Lynn made a career out of saying things no one else would. She wrote her songs based on real...
The year is 1999. You’re 11 years old and it’s a school night so you scramble to get your homework...
CMA Awards 1988: Dolly Parton Leaves A Young Randy Travis Blushing After Sitting On His Lap Mid-Show
This CMA Awards moment feels fitting to revisit, given it took place the first time a woman solo-hosted the awards...
Only coming back on one condition. By now everybody’s probably aware of the backlash that erupted following the performance from...
Part of the reason Beyoncé decided to make a “country” album. Obviously the pop superstar released her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter last...
You don’t get these kinds of fireworks from the CMA Awards anymore. With the 2025 CMA Awards coming up this...
















