Riane is a freelance writer living in the Midwest. Interests include short lists, self-referential jokes, and Oxford commas.
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5 Reasons We Still Love Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines
Twenty-two years ago, Garth Brooks pivoted at the height of his fame to do something ... uh, let's call it "unexpected."
Top 10 Rosanne Cash Songs
Do you agree?
Lee Brice + Sara Reeveley — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Brice and wife Sara have a storybook romance -- just ask Brice.
Loretta Lynn: 5 Badass Moments She Changed Everything
When Loretta Lynn entered country music more than 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to what a female country singer could achieve.
Top 10 Rodney Atkins Songs
What do you think?
Top 10 Buck Owens Songs
Do you agree?
Nickel Creek’s Debut Album: All the Songs, Ranked
Is your favorite No. 1?
Tom T. + Dixie Hall — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
It was songwriting that helped Dixie Hall meet her husband, Tom T. Hall, and songwriting became part of the couple’s legacy.
Country Artists With Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [PICTURES]
The Hollywood Walk of Fame features everyone from actors to radio personalities, and there are plenty of Nashville names enshrined there.
The Chicks’ ‘Wide Open Spaces’ Tracks, Ranked
Do you agree?
Top 10 Trace Adkins Songs
Do you agree?
Top 10 Songs By Lori McKenna
Dang, she's good!
Top 10 Randy Houser Songs
Do you agree with our picks?
Johnny Cash’s ‘At San Quentin’ Tracks, Ranked
No. 1 should come as no surprise ...
20 Hit Songs That Were Almost Sung By Other Artists
Did you know that these well-known country songs were almost hits for other artists?
Top 10 Country Songs About Beer
Cheers, y'all!
Top 5 George Jones and Tammy Wynette Duets
Is your favorite on the list?
Loretta Lynn: 5 Badass Moments She Changed Everything
When Loretta Lynn entered country music more than 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to what a female country singer could achieve.
Top 5 Hunter Hayes Songs
Hayes started making music early -- like, really early.