28+ min ago   (330+ words) The man born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas is still seen by many as the greatest singer in country history. The country legend they called “Possum” was born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas, and is still seen by many as…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1441+ words) Montana may be best known for its wide open landscapes and rugged beauty, but the state has also produced a fascinating collection of singers with distinctive voices and memorable careers. From country and folk to rock, pop, and alternative music,…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (27+ words) They're not afraid to buck the system. Continue reading… 7 Country Stars Who Left Nashville and Still Succeeded They're not afraid to buck the system. Continue reading…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (648+ words) Gaining fame with her husband as one half of the country-bluegrass duo Joey + Rory, Joey Feek released eight albums and landed a top 30 hit with the furious, bluegrass-tinged “Cheater, Cheater” in 2008. During their eight-year career, Joey + Rory took home an…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (511+ words) Don WIlliams never courted the limelight, but it found him nonetheless. Known as the “Gentle Giant” for his towering stature and easygoing demeanor, his warm baritone graced 17 number-one hits, including “Tulsa Time” and “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (205+ words) Love, heartbreak, and drowning your sorrows in a bottle of whiskey are all pretty common themes in country music. Some of the genre's greatest hits are songs about the sadness that comes with the end of a relationship, and there…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (653+ words) Jimmie Rodgers’ all-too-brief career has cast a long shadow. Releasing the country music standard “Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)”, Rodgers catapulted to national fame when the song topped the Victor sales list for 14 straight weeks. He produced more than…...

6+ day, 11+ min ago   (583+ words) THE Leader is looking to find the region's Best Tattoo Studio 2026. After a week of nominating, we rounded up the top 10 from across Wrexham and Flintshire. This is a mix of businesses that have impressed with their creative skill, customer…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (320+ words) On September 4, 2015, Hal Willis died in Nashville at the age of 79. The Canadian-born country singer’s biggest hit was “The Lumberjack.” The song was so popular that it earned Willis the nickname Mr. Lumberjack. He and his wife toured with a…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (490+ words) In honor of what would have been his 87th birthday, we’re exploring the complicated, often contradictory life and career of country music’s “Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy,” David Allan Coe — born in Akron, Ohio, on this day (September 6) in 1939. From a young age,…...