Kyu Sakamoto. (1941-1985) Japanese singer, best known outside Japan for his international hit song “Ue o Muite Aruko” (known as “Sukiyaki” in English-speaking markets), which was sung in Japanese and sold over…
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Remembering When Gram Parsons’ Influential Masterwork Arrived Months After His Death in 1974
American singer, songwriter and musician Gram Parsons (1946 – 1973), circa 1969. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images) Not even the fact that it was a posthumous album from an influential artist…
Born 56 Years Ago Today in Massachusetts, the Tim McGraw Protégé With Six No. 1 Hits and a Place in Country Music History
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – Jo Dee Messina performs during the 2026 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium on June 05, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Releasing her self-titled debut album in…
Taylor Swift Reflects on Her Country Roots and ‘Tim McGraw’
Nearly 20 years after “Tim McGraw” launched her career, Taylor Swift is looking back at the country roots that shaped her as an artist and songwriter. Continue reading… Go To Source Author:…
Riley Green Talks About Fame, His Rise to Country Music Stardom
Riley Green didn’t become a country star overnight. Now he’s getting real about what it’s been like watching his career and fame grow over the past decade. Continue reading… Go To Source…