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Share 0 Tweet 0 When she’s not helping fund COVID vaccine research, working on children’s literacy programs, providing aid to those who have lost their homes, or supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ+ communities, the country queen is apparently saving lives. During an interview, Talia Hill – Dolly Parton‘s nine-year-old co-star on the

Mickey Guyton was honored at the 2021 CMT Artists of the Year event on Wednesday night, an accolade that celebrated the singer’s breakout year with singles such as “Black Like Me” and the debut album Remember Her Name. Guyton also gave one of the event’s standpoint performances, singing the title track from Remember Her Name

Share 0 Tweet 0 In the late ’60s and early ’70s, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were shattering records and tearing up the country charts on their own before joining forces together and becoming one of the best country music duos of all time. Conway Twitty was the veteran of countless rock’n’roll hits and eventually

Miranda Lambert dials up the Wild West imagery in a brand new song. “If I Was a Cowboy” is peppered with references to wanted posters, tumbleweeds, and six-guns, and is the country singer’s first solo single since “Settling Down,” off the Wildcard album. “If I was a cowboy, I’d be wild and free / rolling

Share 0 Tweet 0 Country music has a long-standing tradition of teaming up with pop. After all, the genre has always been about unity and support amongst other artists. And whenever they do, we just can’t help but fall in love with such unexpected duets. RELATED: Here Are The Top Country Duets In Music History

Tom Morello recruited a slew of A-list guests for his new solo album The Atlas Underground, from Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder to Mike Posner and Bring Me the Horizon. He also tapped into the country music world, enlisting Chris Stapleton for the track “The War Inside.” Both the song and the LP are out

Share 0 Tweet 0 From the small town of Portland, Tennessee, McDowell shot to fame for his visual and vocal resemblance to Elvis Presley. Ronnie McDowell songs dominated the country charts during the first half of the ’80s – which happened fast for the country singer following his debut. And the more he is broadening

Kacey Musgraves is a six-time Grammy winner, including two Best Country Album wins, for Same Trailer Different Park and Golden Hour (which also won overall Album of the Year in 2019). The Texas native is apparently a little sore at the news that her latest album, Star-Crossed, won’t be considered eligible for this year’s country

Share 0 Tweet 0 Country music one-hit wonders definitely made their own stamps in the genre, and until now, they are still – what we call in our generation – certified bops. Once you hear these songs, not only will you not get them out of your mind, but you will also surely be reminded

Chris Stapleton and Jimmy Fallon don thick sweaters and innocuous chinos to sing about Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, and It’s Complicated in a musical homage to the films of Nancy Meyers. The country singer and late-night host debuted their spoof on Tuesday night’s episode of The Tonight Show. “When I need a

Share 0 Tweet 0 The best country music covers can truly reinvent a song – and every so often, country artists do beyond what’s amazing that they become the ultimate recordings. They breathe new life to older country hits and even bring it all the way to the top of country radio charts. Keep on

Eric Church performed a pair of solo concerts this weekend in Pennsylvania after members of his band tested positive for Covid-19. The country singer Cam joined him onstage in Pittsburgh on Friday night and surprised fans again on Saturday in Philadelphia. Morgan Wallen was a special guest at Church’s Philly show too. Earlier this year,

Share 0 Tweet 0 Today, we’re going to celebrate and honor our four-legged friends with the best country songs about dogs. After all, dogs are not just a pet but their part of the family, and losing one can be very devastating. It’s wonderful to hold on to the memory of the beautiful times you’ve

Share 0 Tweet 0 Did you know that Chris Stapleton’s “Maggie’s Song” is actually a sweet tribute to his lab-terrier mutt? The country star definitely knows there’s nothing quite like a man’s best friend, bringing companionship, fun, and joy to our lives. So, when Maggie died in 2019, Stapleton and his family were racked by

After scaling down and shifting locations in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the CMA Awards will return to their usual home of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for this year’s November 10th ceremonies. Unlike last year, a limited number of tickets will be made available to the public, but audience members must be fully vaccinated and

Share 0 Tweet 0 No matter how much we try to avoid it, breakups do happen, and it’s okay. It’s part of the story, an ending chapter that leads people to open a new one. In country music, fans have seen a lot of these breakups happen, especially in recent years, but even though it’s

CMT’s Artists of the Year awards show will be back this fall in its usual form after hitting pause in 2020 to recognize pandemic frontline workers in healthcare, military, and education with the “CMT Honors Our Heroes” special. The 2021 CMT Artists of the Year ceremonies, set to air live from Nashville, recognize the successes

Time and again, country songwriters have impressed fans and listeners with the timeless appeal of their pieces. From simple stories strummed over the guitar to complex narratives told in complicated melodies, these songwriters never fail to craft the lyrics and the music in a way that weaves deeply into the bones of anyone who hears

Reba McEntire takes a look back at some of her biggest songs on the new box set Revived Remixed Revisited, which was released Friday. Much more than a typical greatest-hits set, the three-disc collection offers 30 new versions of the singer’s best-known songs including “Fancy,” “Why Haven’t I Heard from You,” and “Does He Love

Share 0 Tweet 0 Country music fans, even die-hard ones, will probably tumble a little explaining the differences between the three country music award-giving bodies: Academy of Country Music (CMA), Country Music Association (CMA), and the CMT Music Awards. But don’t worry, we got you – here are the things that you should know about