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THE KING ANSWERED ALAN JACKSON’S LAST CALL—And Nashville Knew an Era Was Coming to an End...

Michael Brown Sun Jul 26 2026

Introduction WHEN THE KING ANSWERED ALAN JACKSON’S LAST CALL—George Strait and Lainey Wilson Turned a Farewell Concert Into Country Music History When the announcement arrived that George Strait and Lainey Wilson had bee...

When Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris Sang Hank Williams, Silence Became the Loudest Soun...

Sophia Davis Sun Jun 28 2026

Country Music

Introduction When Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris Sang Hank Williams, Silence Became the Loudest Sound in the Room There are songs that survive because they are beautifully written, and there are songs that become immo...

Zac Brown’s White House Performance Isn’t About Spectacle — It’s About the Troops He Never...

John Smith Thu Jun 25 2026

Country Music

Introduction Zac Brown’s White House Performance Isn’t About Spectacle — It’s About the Troops He Never Stopped Showing Up For There are public performances that become memorable because of their scale, and then there ar...

Merle Haggard’s Greatest Legacy Was Never a Gold Record—It Was the Son Who Refused to Let ...

James Taylor Thu Jun 25 2026

Country Music

Introduction Merle Haggard’s Greatest Legacy Was Never a Gold Record—It Was the Son Who Refused to Let His Father’s Voice Fall Silent When Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016, the country music world mourned the l...

Forty-Four Years After Conway and Loretta Sang Together, Their Grandchildren Returned to t...

Olivia Moore Thu Jun 25 2026

Country Music

Introduction Forty-Four Years After Conway and Loretta Sang Together, Their Grandchildren Returned to the Opry and Gave Country Music the Reunion Time Never Could Some country music partnerships become so deeply woven in...

Lainey Wilson and Tim McGraw Turned CMA Fest Into a ’90s Country Time Machine — And Nashvi...

Emma Johnson Thu Jun 25 2026

Country Music

Introduction Lainey Wilson and Tim McGraw Turned CMA Fest Into a ’90s Country Time Machine — And Nashville Was Not Ready for the Surprise There are moments at CMA Fest that fans expect to be big, and then there are momen...

“I’M NOT DONE YET”: Why Shania Twain’s Quiet Promise May Be the Most Powerful Message of H...

John Smith Wed Jun 24 2026

Country Music

Introduction “I’M NOT DONE YET”: Why Shania Twain’s Quiet Promise May Be the Most Powerful Message of Her Entire Career There are certain voices that become woven into the fabric of people’s lives. Long after the chart r...

THE WOMAN WHO REFUSED TO LET JIM REEVES BE FORGOTTEN: A Hidden Story of Love, Loss, and a ...

Emma Johnson Tue Jun 23 2026

Country Music

Introduction THE WOMAN WHO REFUSED TO LET JIM REEVES BE FORGOTTEN: A Hidden Story of Love, Loss, and a Voice That Would Not Fade THE WOMAN WHO REFUSED TO LET JIM REEVES BE FORGOTTEN: A Hidden Story of Love, Loss, and a V...

RANDY OWEN IS NOT SAYING GOODBYE YET: The Retirement Rumor That Left Alabama Fans Holding ...

Daniel Wilson Thu Jun 18 2026

Country Music

Introduction RANDY OWEN IS NOT SAYING GOODBYE YET: The Retirement Rumor That Left Alabama Fans Holding Their Breath For millions of country music fans, the name Randy Owen carries a sound, a memory, and a feeling that ti...

Randy Owen’s Last Long Road: The Quiet Season That Is Touching Country Music’s Heart...

Sophia Davis Wed Jun 17 2026

Country Music

Introduction Randy Owen’s Last Long Road: The Quiet Season That Is Touching Country Music’s Heart There comes a moment in the life of every great artist when the spotlight begins to feel different. The applause is still ...

WHEN THREE GENERATIONS FOUND THE SAME SONG: The Night Vince Gill’s Greatest Legacy Wasn’t ...

James Taylor Tue Jun 16 2026

Country Music

Introduction WHEN THREE GENERATIONS FOUND THE SAME SONG: The Night Vince Gill’s Greatest Legacy Wasn’t a Hit Record—It Was Family WHEN THREE GENERATIONS FOUND THE SAME SONG: The Night Vince Gill’s Greatest Legacy Wasn’t ...

Hannah Harper’s Grand Ole Opry Debut Became More Than a Performance — It Became a Family M...

Emma Johnson Fri Jun 12 2026

Country Music

Introduction Hannah Harper’s Grand Ole Opry Debut Became More Than a Performance — It Became a Family Memory America Won’t Forget There are certain stages in American music that are more than wood, lights, curtains, and ...

THE FAMILY HARMONY NASHVILLE NEVER FORGOT: Hillary Scott, Linda Davis, and the Album Built...

James Taylor Wed Jun 10 2026

Country Music

Introduction THE FAMILY HARMONY NASHVILLE NEVER FORGOT: Hillary Scott, Linda Davis, and the Album Built From Faith, Memory, and Love Some albums are made in studios. Others are made in the heart long before anyone presse...

The Voice That Still Hurts: Why Vern Gosdin’s Songs Refuse to Let Go...

Michael Brown Tue Jun 09 2026

Country Music

Introduction The Voice That Still Hurts: Why Vern Gosdin’s Songs Refuse to Let Go VERN GOSDIN DIED IN 2009 — BUT IF YOU HAVE EVER CRIED IN A CAR ALONE AT NIGHT, YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT HE SOUNDS LIKE. That sentence may sou...