Merle Haggard, who had a major hit with a Cindy Walker song On this day (July 20) in 1917, Lucille Walker was born in Mart, Texas. Before rising to fame, she changed…
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A Trip Halfway Around the World Inspired John Denver’s Final No. 1 Single in 1982
American musician John Denver (1943 – 1997) performs on stage at Chicagofest, Chicago, Illinois, August 9, 1982. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) In 1982, John Denver released “Shanghai Breezes”. The song, written…
Jimmy Nichols, Who Played With Reba + More, Dead at 64
The legendary Nashville musician died just days after performing at a benefit concert to raise funds for his wife’s health battle. Continue reading… Go To Source Author: Carena Liptak
How Kansas’ First Top 40 Hit Came at the Last Possible Moment and Rescued the Band’s Career
American musician and singer Steve Walsh performs with progressive rock band Kansas, 1977. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) It’s a story often told in the annals of rock music history. A band…
The Grand Ole Opry Honors Its Longest-Serving Member With Some “Fresh Hardware”
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 28: Bill Anderson makes a toast backstage at the Grand Ole Opry 100th Anniversary Show at The Grand Ole Opry on November 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo…