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Faith Hill songs are some of the most popular of the last 20-plus years. Since her debut in 1993, the country superstar has sold more than 30 million records and scored more than a dozen No. 1 hits. From traditional-leaning material to uptempo contemporary country, Hill has recorded some of the best songs to come

Ahead of his new album Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1, due January 8th, Barry Gibb has released another track off the project: a collaboration with Dolly Parton on “Words.” Originally released as a single by the Bee Gees in 1968, the song was written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. Parton kicks off

Eleven years ago today, on Jan. 1, 2010, singer-songwriter Jimmy Wayne kicked off the new year by starting a 1,700-mile walk, called Meet Me Halfway, to raise awareness about youth aging out of the foster care system. Wayne first had the idea for the walk in December 2009, while enjoying the comforts of his warm home: ”This guilty

When Phil Everly died on Jan. 3, 2014, it brought an end to the career of one of the most essential partnerships in the history of modern music. The Everly Brothers played a key role in the development of early rock ’n’ roll, but their roots were in country music, and their influence in both genres was

Austin City Limits marks the first six years of its Hall of Fame induction ceremonies with a special retrospective featuring performances by Kris Kristofferson, Jason Isbell, Rosanne Cash, Los Lobos, and more. The 14-song episode culminates in a salute to Stevie Ray Vaughan with an all-star rendition of “Texas Flood” by Willie Nelson, Buddy Guy,

Wedding bells are in the air for a Runaway June bandmate for the second time in a month. Jennifer Wayne shared on Wednesday (Dec. 30) that she’s engaged to country singer-songwriter Austin Moody. Moody popped the question on Monday afternoon (Dec. 28) outside of Nashville’s Ocean Way Recording Studios, according to People, who also shares a series

It’s not just any new year that we’re kicking off: It’s the end of 2020 that’s launching, and what better way to ring it in than with a country soundtrack? Whether your last year was actually fairly decent (you know, besides the pandemic) or one you’d like to leave in the dust (we’re guessing that’s most

So, How Was Your 2020? is a series in which our favorite entertainers answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their year. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Dierks Bentley and his family were vacationing in Colorado when the pandemic began and Tennessee schools went remote, so they spent

When Jan. 1 rolls around, people all over the world make their resolutions for the new year, but Dolly Parton isn’t one of them. The country music hitmaker says she learned a long time ago that the motivational tool doesn’t work for her. “It’s always the same thing: I’m gonna exercise more this year, I’m

Russell Dickerson tells an intimate, true-to-life story with “Home Sweet,” his euphorically uptempo new ode to his love story with his wife. Just as he sings in the lyrics of the song, Dickerson and his wife of seven years, Kailey, didn’t have much money between them when they first got married. He describes the song

Taylor Swift is taking country radio for a moody, villainous ride with the mid-tempo “No Body No Crime,” a collaboration with pop outfit Haim off her most recent album, Evermore. Flecked with twangs of mandolin and a story-song written as well as any out of the annals of country music legacy, “No Body No Crime” is a

When guitarist Tony Rice died on Christmas Day in his North Carolina home, bluegrass music bade farewell to a second-generation star who expressed his music in modern terms and embraced bluegrass’s potential to both blend with and influence other genres. “The music business has lost a true innovator,” says Jimmy Gaudreau, who played mandolin with

Fifty-one years ago today, on Dec. 29, 1969, Merle Haggard‘s Okie From Muskogee album was released. The record, along with the title track, soared to the top of the charts. “Okie From Muskogee” — with lines like, “And I’m proud to be an Okie from Muskogee / A place where even squares can have a

Early in the morning of Christmas Day (Dec. 25), an intentionally-set explosion rattled downtown Nashville, damaging more than 40 buildings and injuring three people, per CNN. The bombing originated from the area of Second Avenue and Commerce Street. Prior to the blast, police responded to reports of a suspicious RV and a recorded voice coming from

Tony Rice, the bluegrass guitarist and vocalist known for his elegant, innovative flatpicking, died Friday at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina. He was 69. Rice’s death was confirmed by the International Bluegrass Music Association, which inducted him into its Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Born David Anthony Rice in Virginia on June

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the songs and carols that we know and love from our favorite stars. Both new and classic country artists have recorded some of the best versions of old favorites as well as new holiday tunes that they can truly call their own. In the spirit of the holiday season, The

Bluegrass great Tony Rice died on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). The lauded singer, songwriter and guitarist was 69 years old. According to a statement from the International Bluegrass Music Association, released on Saturday (Dec. 26), Rice was at home in Reidsville, N.C., when he died. A cause of death was not given, though a Facebook

Dolly Parton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, Here You Come Again, but the crossover success of the record launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album on Dec. 27, 1977 – 43 years

Fifty years ago today, on Dec. 26, 1970, Lynn Anderson‘s single “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden” became her first No. 1 hit. The song was the title track of her 10th studio album. “Rose Garden” was written by Joe South and included on his 1969 album, Instrospect. Freddy Weller, Billy Joe Royal and Dobie Gray

Morgan Wallen will mark the release of Dangerous: The Double Album with a livestream concert event at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The album is set for release on January 8th, with the live performance to follow on January 12th. Backed by his full band, Wallen will take the stage at the Mother Church of Country Music

Vince Gill had just begun a career-making hot streak when he released “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away” as the second single from his sixth studio album, I Still Believe in You. The song became his second straight No. 1 hit on Dec. 26, 1992 — 28 years ago today. Several of the songs

Garth Brooks says he usually only sings a small portion of the emotional “Belleau Wood” when it’s requested, but he pledged to get through it during his recent television special. He almost didn’t make it. “Belleau Wood” is an original song about a Christmas ceasefire during World War I. The lyrics tell of an American man who

Twenty-one years ago today (Dec. 25, 1999) was a Christmas to remember for Faith Hill: It was on that date that the singer landed at the top of the country charts with her hit single, “Breathe;” the song stayed in the No. 1 spot for an astonishing six weeks. “Breathe,” written by Stephanie Bentley and Holly Lamar,

Dolly Parton released her first album of holiday music in 30 years back in October with A Holly Dolly Christmas. Stacked with special guests, the record finds Dolly singing originals and chestnuts with names like Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon, and Michael Bublé. She also reunited with old friend Willie Nelson for a faithful reading of

Dan + Shay truly believe that Christmas is a season for giving. The country duo helped find and furnish three homes for families in need this year. Their reactions will warm your heart. Working with Safe Haven Family Shelter, a Nashville-based shelter-to-housing program, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney surprised the three families with houses to

Fifty-six years ago today (Dec. 24, 1964) was an unforgettable day for Glen Campbell: It was on that date that the country crooner made his debut appearance with the Beach Boys, filling in for an ailing Brian Wilson at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas. Both Campbell and the Beach Boys were in the

So, How Was Your 2020? is a series in which our favorite entertainers answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their year. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Brent Cobb spent the year making what he calls “country music for grown folks,” which is to say, country songs that

Chris Janson says that there’s one important Christmas tradition he grew up with that he’s hoping to pass on to his kids. “I have to attribute a lot to my dad for always making Christmas about someone else,” the singer explained backstage at CMA Country Christmas in 2019, before hitting the stage for his performance. ”He would always pick a family

The year 2020 has been an historic one, and not necessarily in good ways. The United States is still navigating life in a global pandemic, people across the country protested racial injustice with a renewed fervor throughout the summer, and we dealt with a contentious presidential election in the fall. In tumultuous times, many of us