Country music grew in popularity a lot in the 1970s. The decade saw artists like Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and more come reign over the decade. “Why me, Lord, what have I ever ...

A run-in with the law, a few beers, and a wild idea in a Texas jail led to one of country music’s biggest hits.

Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins… By Billboard Staff It was 70 ...

Some songs don't get the credit they are due. Revisit three country songs that deserve to be bigger than they are.

Heartbreak was already a big country music trend by the time the 1970s rolled around: Check out this gallery of great '60s sad songs for proof. But with a new decade came along a whole new crop of ...

After the festival I deep dived into Crockett’s catalogue. $10 Dollar Cowboy is one of the better offerings I’ve heard from a country act in a long time. The only thing that’s comparable is the work ...

Melba Montgomery, a country music songstress known for her duets, died at the age of 86. The singer’s most notable duets came alongside George Jones, Gene Pitney and Charlie Louvin during the ‘60s and ...

A beloved 1970s country music figure and a trailblazer for women in the genre has died at the age of 83. Helen Cornelius’ passing was announced by her official fan page Friday morning. Cornelius’ ...

‘70s Country Music Icon Dies at 83: ‘A True Legend With a Voice To Match’ originally appeared on Parade. It all started in the 1940s, on a humble farm outside of Monroe City, Missouri, where a ...