Remember what it was like to get your hands on your first car, especially if you were a 70s teenager? It’s a rite of passage, an important landmark moment in a young…
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Perry Como Was Supposed To Record What Became One of Willie Nelson’s Biggest Hits
Country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson performs at the Great Southeast Music Hall on October 27, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Hill/Getty Images) In 1975, Willie Nelson released Red Headed Stranger….
Remember When Frankie Goes to Hollywood Started a Controversy (And a Fashion Craze) With Their Biggest Hit in 1983?
Frankie Goes To Hollywood, performing in Washington during their US tour, 8th November 1984. (Photo by Mike Maloney/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) The 80s music scene immediately distinguished itself for the bold swings taken by…
On This Day in 1991, “The Nicest Guy in Nashville” Joined the Grand Ole Opry—Years After Choosing His Daughter’s Talent Show Over His First Invitation
Vince Gill On this day (August 10) in 1991, Vince Gill was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by country legend Roy Acuff. Since then, Gill has been one of the institution’s…
“The Lights Are Going Out on Broadway”: John Rich Calls on Tennessee Governor to Save Nashville’s Live Music Scene
Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images John Rich is imploring Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to help local venues. In a video posted to Facebook, the Big & Rich singer spoke about the struggle…