Thirty-five years ago today, the world lost one of the most successful and influential artists of honky tonk’s golden era. The post On This Day in 1991, the World Lost the Biggest…
Why Jeannie C. Riley “Hated” Her 1968 One-Hit Wonder (And How She Was Finally Convinced to Record It)
Jeannie C. Riley wasn’t convinced “Harper Valley P.T.A.” was a song worth cutting when she first heard her future 1968 hit. The post Why Jeannie C. Riley “Hated” Her 1968 One-Hit Wonder…
3 Chart-Topping Country Duets Between Real-Life Couples
These country duets performed by (current or former) couples are just as romantic today as they were years ago. The post 3 Chart-Topping Country Duets Between Real-Life Couples appeared first on American…
New Docuseries Explores Outlaw Country Music History, Featuring Interviews From 17 Artists Who Have Since Passed Away
‘They Called Us Outlaws’, an expansive docuseries exploring the history of outlaw country music, will premiere at the 2026 SXSW Festival. The post New Docuseries Explores Outlaw Country Music History, Featuring Interviews…
Kelly Clarkson Says Music Executives Didn’t Think She Was a Songwriter Because of Her ‘American Idol’ Rise
One of Kelly Clarkson’s biggest songs almost never came out because label executives didn’t consider her a songwriter. The post Kelly Clarkson Says Music Executives Didn’t Think She Was a Songwriter Because…