Only Merle Haggard. Never one who was shy or too scared to speak his mind, Merle was good friends with Ray Benson, frontman of Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, who recalled a great story about ...

Fifty-two years ago today, Merle Haggard started a four-week run at the top of the country charts with a future signature song.

Vince Gill will sometimes share this sweet tribute to his friendship with Merle Haggard during his live shows, and we don't blame him.

The artist who has not only shaped his career but also his life. We all have musicians that we deeply resonate with. From their sound to their poetic lyrics, we all have music that one artist creates ...

From beach tans to redneck reindeer, these country Christmas songs celebrate the holidays with a little twang — and a whole ...

Taste of Country said many more country stars such as Shania Twain, Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Doug Stone, Shelby Lynne, ...

Lee Zimmerman Correspondent for The Daily Times Dec 10, 2025 Dec 10, 2025 There’s joy in making music, a shared satisfaction for both the artist and the audience. That satisfaction is magnified when ...

Ten years after Delaware's musical festival heyday that brought a Beatle to the state, the wobbly scene is bubbling again ...

For more than 70 years, the greatest musicians in the world have been recording Christmas songs. Here are our picks for the ...

Elmo and Patsy' s "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" came in at No. 5, which seems a bit high. Rolling Stone called it "one ...

Today, we're taking a look at some of the greatest country hits of all time. These songs managed to become so big that even ...

A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving ...