The Grand Tour (Norro Wilson, Carmol Taylor, and George Richey); He Stopped Loving Her Today (Bobby Braddock and Curly Putnam); A Good Year For The Roses (Jerry Chesnut); He Thinks I Still Care (Dicky ...

After a decade of being known almost exclusively as a duet singer, Melba Montgomery inked a deal with Elektra Records and released her self-titled album in 1973. The album’s lead single peaked at No.

Nine years ago today, a songwriter who penned some of the most memorable hits in the history of country music died.

With iconic hits like “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “The Race is On” and “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” George Jones’ impact on country music has continued to be felt more than a decade after his ...