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.

When your genre of music is rooted in “three chords and the truth”, it’s bound to get you feeling a certain type of way. It’s as if the sounds are forged simply to get you to pine for something pure.

‘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 ...

Jeannie Seely, a country star of the ’60s and ’70s who had been a favorite of Grand Ole Opry audiences from her induction in 1967 up until the present day, died Friday at age 85. Seely last performed ...

Nearly Unrecognizable 70's Country Legend, 81, Stuns Fans With ‘Farewell Party’ Performance: 'That’s Real Country Music' originally appeared on Parade. There are some artists who are your favorite ...

Country Tejano artist Johnny Rodriguez died at age 73. Rodriguez achieved multiple No. 1 country hits in the 1970s. Rodriguez received numerous awards and accolades, including inductions into multiple ...

'70s Country Rock Icon Announces First Album in Over 20 Years originally appeared on Parade. Bernie Leadon and his guitar are returning to the studio like they never left. The country rock legend, 78, ...

Helen Cornelius has died aged 83. According to a post on her official fan page, the country music legend died on July 18. "Hi, Susan here... I guess I have to post as the page in order for me to pin ...

Jeannie Seely, a country star of the '60s and '70s who had been a favorite of Grand Ole Opry audiences from her induction in 1967 up until the present day, died Friday at age 85. Seely last performed ...