THE SONG THAT MADE COUNTRY MUSIC LOOK IN THE MIRROR.

Back in 1971, The Statler Brothers released a song that made people stop and think. It sounded gentle — a…

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WHEN THE MUSIC STOPPED, HIS HEART KEPT SINGING.

For years, fans wondered why Phil Balsley — the soft-spoken Statler Brother — disappeared from the spotlight. Now, at 85,…

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SOME LEGENDS NEVER LEAVE… THEY JUST WAIT FOR THE RIGHT NIGHT.

“SOME LEGENDS NEVER LEAVE… THEY JUST WAIT FOR THE RIGHT NIGHT.” People are whispering again… and somehow it feels louder…

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During his 2016 Farewell Tour, Don Williams delivered one of his last live performances with “Tulsa Time,” a timeless favorite that once reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1978.

During his 2016 Farewell Tour, Don Williams delivered one of his last live performances with “Tulsa Time,” a timeless favorite…

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AFTER 30 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP, VINCE SAID THE SOFTEST GOODBYE.

When Vince Gill accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award, he didn’t talk about his career. He didn’t list records or milestones.…

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As the last light slipped behind the Tennessee hills, a lone black pickup eased up to Alan Jackson’s gate.

As the last light slipped behind the Tennessee hills, a lone black pickup eased up to Alan Jackson’s gate. No…

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AT 82, CHARLEY PRIDE STOOD BESIDE HIS SON — AND SANG SOFTER THAN EVER.

Charley didn’t reach for the high notes anymore. He didn’t need them. Dion stood close, matching him breath for breath.…

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Vince Gill and Amy Grant’s Final Duet: A Benediction in Harmony

“AFTER MORE THAN 24 YEARS TOGETHER, THIS WAS THE NIGHT THEY COULDN’T FINISH WITHOUT TEARS.” They didn’t say it out…

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Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Reunite for an Unforgettable American Idol 20th Anniversary Performance

“She looked at him like no time had passed, and the world just... stopped.” 💔 When Scotty McCreery and Lauren…

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When the Last Note Dies, But the Soul of the Nation Still Sings…

“When the last note dies, but the soul of the nation still sings…” On a golden night in Austin, Willie…

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