Kenny Rogers Recorded 'Lucille' in 1 Afternoon in 1976; He Almost Passed on the Song Because It Was Too Dark and It Won a Grammy in 1978

The very song that Nashville said was ‘too dark’ for radio won every single major award country music had to offer. “Lucille” ...

Kenny Rogers Recorded 'Lucille' in 1 Afternoon in 1976; He Almost Passed on the Song Because It Was Too Dark and It Won the Grammy the Following Year

Kenny Rogers almost didn't record " Lucille ." When he finally did, he walked into American Studio in Nashville on August 5, ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2015, a Country Legend Announced His Retirement After Decades of Hits: “There’s a Fine Line Between Being Driven and Being Selfish”

Eleven years ago today, one of the biggest stars in country music announced his retirement and farewell tour during a TV ...

Dolly Parton got out of bed to record her final song with U2. Says Bono, “I can’t even listen to it now”

The singer recalls the unexpected collaboration on “Torn,” which features pedal steel from longtime U2 collaborator Daniel Lanois ...
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Celebrating Hispanic Culture in Country Music

Hispanic culture helped shape the foundations of country music through the traditions of Mexican vaqueros (cowboys), border radio broadcasts, and shared storytelling ballads like corridos.
Whiskey Riff

Miranda Lambert Drops Cryptic Teaser For New Song, “Snakeskin Boots,” & Fans Are Convinced It Features Ella Langley

Sure does sound like her... Other than Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert has remained what can only be described as the ...
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How Kenny Rogers' 'The Gambler' became a Grammy winner after Willie Nelson passed

Know when to fold 'em.
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Dolly Parton got out of bed to record her final song with U2

Bono recalls the unexpected collaboration on “Torn,” which features pedal steel from longtime U2 collaborator Daniel Lanois ...

1999 Shania Twain Song That Was 'A Direct Answer to Every Criticism She Ever Heard' Became Her Most Timeless Hit

“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” hit No. 4 on Hot Country Songs and No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. It won the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2000. It opens every major Twain concert.
Hoodline

Nashville Songwriters Take Over Midtown's Paley Museum For Southern Rounds Debut

Nashville's biggest songwriters just crashed Midtown. The Paley Museum's new country series is only getting started.

1971 Linda Ronstadt Rejected Don Henley's Songs, Hired Him as a Drummer Instead, and the Rest Is Hotel California

Don Henley moved to Los Angeles in 1970 with two things: a box of songs he’d written and a hope that Linda Ronstadt would ...
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Brooks & Dunn to Receive Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

Brooks and Dunn are set to receive the CMA Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring their impact on country music.