Annie Zaleski
10 Country Crossovers That Actually Worked
Not every artist finds country success when coming in from a different genre ... but these men and women did!
29 Years Ago: Tim McGraw Releases His Self-Titled Debut Album
McGraw's self-titled debut album was released on April 20, 1993.
33 Years Ago: Suzy Bogguss Releases Her Major-Label Debut Album
On March 21, 1989, Bogguss released her major-label debut album, 'Somewhere Between'.
44 Years Ago: Eddie Rabbitt Hits No. 1 With ‘Every Which Way But Loose’
For the week starting Feb. 10, 1979, Rabbitt hit No. 1 on the charts with "Every Which Way But Loose."
5 Debut Country Albums That Are Hidden Gems
Not all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music.
28 Years Ago: Shania Twain Releases ‘The Woman in Me’
On Feb. 7, 1995, Shania Twain released her second album, 'The Woman in Me'.
9 Years Ago: Dustin Lynch Releases His Debut Single, ‘Cowboys and Angels’
Lynch, who moved to Nashville at age 18 to be a professional songwriter, struck platinum with his debut single, 2012's "Cowboys and Angels."
48 Years Ago: David ‘Stringbean’ Akeman, Wife Estelle Murdered
On the night of Nov. 10, 1973, Akeman and his wife, Estelle, were murdered after interrupting a burglary at their home.
Top 10 Country Songs You Might Not Know Shel Silverstein Wrote
Silverstein was known for his whimsical and twisted children's poetry, but he also was a prolific songwriter, especially for country artists.
Top 10 Country Albums of the 1990s
We still listen to these regularly!
55 Years Ago: Tammy Wynette Hits No. 1 With ‘D-I-V-O-R-C-E’
On June 29, 1968, Wynette hit No. 1 on the U.S. country charts with "D-I-V-O-R-C-E."
‘Urban Cowboy’: 10 Things You Might Not Know About the Movie
On June 6, 1980, 'Urban Cowboy' hit theaters.
8 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Wins ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Season 6
The country star qualified to be on the show after finishing second to Piers Morgan in the first season of 'The Celebrity Apprentice'.
Liverpool Meets Nashville: 5 Times the Beatles Proved Their Country Fandom
You'd be hard-pressed to find a musician who isn't influenced by the Beatles.
5 Best Things We Saw at Miranda Lambert’s Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour
For one thing, the bad---, all-female energy was unstoppable!
39 Years Ago: George Jones Hits No. 1 With ‘I Always Get Lucky With You’
On July 30, 1983, Jones landed at No. 1 on the charts with "I Always Get Lucky With You."
10 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Earns Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College of Music
Recipients are being "recognized for their achievements and influence in music, and for their enduring contributions to American and international culture."
Top 10 Charley Pride Songs
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29 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Settles With the IRS
On Feb. 2, 1993, Nelson finally settled his long-outstanding debt to the IRS.