Country music rocked as 4 more stars die. Here’s what we know

Taste of Country said many more country stars such as Shania Twain, Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Doug Stone, Shelby Lynne, ...
Texas Standard

This week in Texas music history: Blaze Foley at the Austin Outhouse

Foley grew up in San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, and around the South. He wandered further after dropping out of high school ...
American Songwriter

3 Country Songs From 1984 That Most People Already Forgot About

These three country songs were big hits when they came out in 1984, but most people have forgotten about them since then.
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1891, the Founding Member of Country Music’s First Family Who Brought Early Country Music From the Mountains to the Masses

One hundred thirty-four years ago today, a hugely influential singer, multi-instrumentalist, and song collector was born in ...

Joe Ely, Staple of Texas’ 1970s Progressive Country Scene, Dies at 78

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter played in the Flatlanders and Los Super Seven, and hopped on songs by the Clash, Uncle ...

The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — ...

Joe Ely, Progressive Texas Country Legend Who Toured With the Clash, Dead at 78

Joe Ely, the Texas singer, songwriter, and member of the Flatlanders, who influenced the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 78.

Here's where to see free Christmas light displays in the Ozarks

Folks around the Springfield area are hard at work adding to the Christmas magic with extravagant light displays for their neighbors to enjoy. The ...