Merle Haggard, who had a major hit with a Cindy Walker song Country stars in the 1960s really understood the assignment. When it came to writing and performing songs that were “three…
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Headliner at Country Music Festival Misses Set After Being Arrested
Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images Fans didn’t get to see BigXthaPlug at Country Rising Festival for a shocking reason. The rapper was scheduled to headline the Canadian music festival, but missed…
Remembering When Talking Heads Went Mainstream (By Their Standards, Anyway) on a Hit Album in 1985
Los Angeles – CIRCA 1985: David Byrne of Talking Heads poses for a portrait circa 1985 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images) The best bands possess the knack for…
Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Country Jams From 1969
Glen Campbell If you’re a baby boomer, you might just remember all the hit songs on the radio in 1969. And if you’re a country fan, the following four tunes will definitely…
Dolly Parton Opens Up About the “Hard Times” With Her Health She Ignored While Caring for Late Husband Carl Dean
Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Dolly Parton is updating fans on her health. The country music icon recently told People that she’s been going through “hard times with my health” as of…