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Merle Haggard Remembers George Jones

Mon, May 06 2013 6:27pm - Source: Rolling Stone

His voice was like a stradivarius violin: one of the greatest instruments ever made.

Willie Nelson :: Happy 80th Birthday, Hoss

Mon, April 29 2013 2:36pm - Source: Aquarium Drunkard

On Tuesday, Willie Nelson will turn eighty years old.

Ray Price Cancer Free; Phil Vassar's 'Love Is Alive' + More: Country Music News Roundup

Tue, February 12 2013 9:38pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

Hollywood A-Lister John C Reilly re-visits the Country handbook at intimate London concert

Fri, February 08 2013 1:26pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Currently on a tour of the UK promoting the new Disney movie Wreck-It Ralph, John C Reilly took it upon himself to spend his down time a little more wisely than merely hanging out at the Groucho.

Not Your Grandpa’s Music

Tue, February 05 2013 6:33pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

I've done country formats on the radio, on and off, for over 30 years.

Dierks Bentley Grammy Plans Including Pulling a Kanye; Kelly Clarkson, Bill Clinton Photo Bomb Explained + More: Country Music News Roundup

Mon, January 28 2013 11:21pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country music headlines from around the web.

Blake Shelton, Ray Price Debate Over 'Old Fart' Country Music

Fri, January 25 2013 4:07pm - Source: The Boot

Blake Shelton has always fashioned himself a country music historian, with a deep knowledge of the genre's history and those who paved the way for him to become a country music superstar.

Fred Phillips’ Top Albums for 2012: Country and Southern Rock

Fri, December 14 2012 12:59pm - Source: Something Else!

This is the first time that I've ever enjoyed enough records from the country and Southern rock genres to put together a list.

Ray Price Cancer Diagnosis Hasn't Slowed Legend Down

Tue, November 06 2012 3:37pm - Source: The Boot

Ray Price has revealed he's battling pancreatic cancer, but the 86-year-old country legend refuses to let the disease stop him from entertaining his adoring fans.

Vince Gill Clarifies MCA Records Departure

Tue, October 23 2012 5:46pm - Source: The Boot

After more than 30 years on a major record label, Vince Gill announced earlier this year he was going to be flying solo.

Jamey Johnson’s Tribute to Country Music Legend Hank Cochran – Oct. 16

Tue, July 31 2012 6:35pm - Source: Twang Nation

No current performer has straddled the music Row and Americana divide as deftly as Jamey Johnson.

Snoop Dogg Now Among Country 'Heroes,' Thanks to Willie Nelson

Tue, May 22 2012 7:29pm - Source: The Boot

When Snoop Dogg passed through Willie Nelson 's neck of the woods during South By Southwest in March, he took some time to pay tribute to his unlikely friend.

Willie Nelson: Remember Me, Vol. 1

Sat, November 26 2011 12:50am - Source: Hyperbolium

In contrast to the deeper picks of last year's Country Music , this year's model has Nelson working through some of the most famous tunes in country music's chart history.

Top 100 Oklahoma Country Songs: 15-11

Mon, August 29 2011 6:02pm - Source: Oklahoma Rock Newsblog

Inspired by Oklahoma Today 's September issue focusing solely on country music, we'll be counting down the Top 100 Oklahoma Country Songs over the next several weeks.

Top 100 Oklahoma Country Songs: 35-31

Tue, August 23 2011 4:58pm - Source: Oklahoma Rock Newsblog

Inspired by Oklahoma Today 's September issue focusing solely on country music, we'll be counting down the Top 100 Oklahoma Country Songs over the next several weeks.

Classic Rocker, Johnny Cash Bandmate Passes Away

Tue, August 09 2011 11:15am - Source: popeater

Not all pioneers know exactly where they're going, and that was definitely the case for Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two. Cash, guitarist Luther Perkins and bassist Marshall Grant – the last surviving member of the group who passed away Sunday morning at age 83 in Jonesboro, Ark., after an aneurysm and stroke – changed the future of American music and popular culture with their distinct boom-chicka-boom beat.

Bill Anderson Celebrates 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry

Fri, July 15 2011 1:03pm - Source: The Boot

Bill Anderson has been a Grand Ole Opry member for a half-century, and will mark his golden anniversary as part of the venerable institution this Saturday, July 16.

Randy Travis Celebrates 25 Year Career With Duet Project

Tue, June 07 2011 10:01pm - Source: The Boot

Growing up in North Carolina, all Randy Travis ever wanted to do was write and sing country music.

Steel Guitar Legend Ralph Mooney Dead at 82

Mon, March 28 2011 7:49am - Source: Oklahoma Rock Newsblog

Oklahoma steel guitarist Ralph Mooney passed away last Sunday , after a long bout with cancer.

Ralph Mooney, Steel Guitar Icon, Dies at 82

Tue, March 22 2011 5:52pm - Source: The Boot

Ralph Mooney , the legendary steel guitarist credited with helping create what became known as the 'Bakersfield sound,' has died.

Bill Anderson's Career Celebrated With Five-Disc Set

Tue, December 07 2010 5:36pm - Source: The Boot

Legendary singer-songwriter Bill Anderson , affectionately called Whispering Bill because of his soft vocal style, will release his first-ever CD boxed set in 2011.

Monty Powell Wins Big at SESAC, Preps Jazzy Disc With Wife

Tue, November 09 2010 7:39pm - Source: The Boot

Monty Powell is quickly becoming one of the most successful -- and celebrated -- songwriters in Music City. The prolific tunesmith took home three trophies at the SESAC Awards on November 8, for each of his No. 1 hits in the past year with Keith Urban : ' Sweet Thing ,' ' Kiss a Girl ' and ' Til Summer Comes Around .'