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  Features2 weeks ago

  Remembering The Mighty ‘Possum,’ Country Legend George Jones

  The man born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas is still seen by many as the greatest singer in country history.

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  ‘Hey Good Lookin’’: Hank Williams Cooks Up A Country Treat

  ’Hey Good Lookin’’ inspired more than one hundred cover versions, including one that soon bagged the pop chart honours.

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  Features3 months ago

  ‘You Win Again’: Mournful Hank Williams Inspires Countless Covers

  Roy Orbison, Rick Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more covered Hank's 'You Win Again.'

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  Features3 months ago

  ‘They’ll Never Take Her Love From Me’: Hank Williams Flips B-Side To Hit

  The song outdid the A-side, 'Why Should We Try Anymore,' on the country charts.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘Today, Tomorrow and Forever’: Patsy Cline Follows Debut Hit With A Miss

  After her debut hit 'Walkin' After Midnight,' the future country queen was in for something of a rude awakening.

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  Features5 months ago

  ‘White Lightning’: Country Hero George Jones Pops Onto The Hot 100

  George's US pop chart debut was with a song written by the ill-starred Big Bopper.

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  Features6 months ago

  ‘Half A Man’: Only Half A Hit, But Still An Early Willie Nelson Landmark

  The Liberty Records single only reached No.25, but the composition was another important addition to Willie's expanding songbook.

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  Features7 months ago

  Elvis Country: How Costello Revealed His Country Side

  On February 16, 1979, Elvis played a live show that was, in part, a preview of the country album he would release two years later, Almost Blue.

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  Features9 months ago

  Buck Owens, George Jones Double Up On First Billboard Country LP Chart

  Johnny Cash stood at No.1 on that first weekly survey with his 'Ring of Fire' compilation.

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  News9 months ago

  Nashville Attractions Detail Damage Caused By Christmas Day Blast

  Favorite tourist spots in the vicinity include The George Jones, BB King's Blues Club and the Wildhorse Saloon.

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  News10 months ago

  Chris Stapleton’s Trademark ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Wins New Honor

  The track, written by Linda Hargrove and Dean Dillon, has been named country's most listened-to song released prior to the past year.

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  Features10 months ago

  ‘The Green Green Grass Of Home’: Pastures New For Tom Jones

  A song that Jones had admired in its version by Jerry Lee Lewis gave the Welsh star his second UK chart-topper in December 1966.

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  Features10 months ago

  ‘Bed Of Rose’s’: The Statler Brothers’ Daring Story Song Of 1970

  'Bed Of Rose's,' one of the songs that really helped to establish the Statler Brothers as country staples, was new on the charts in November 1970.

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  Features12 months ago

  Hank Williams’ Ultimatum: ‘You’re Gonna Change (Or I’m Gonna Leave)’

  Hank's new hit of October 1949 was inspired in no small part by the singer’s fiery relationship with his wife, Audrey.