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Legendary country superstar Randy Travis will make a special appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage Saturday, May 4 to celebrate his 60th birthday. 

Deadwood: The Movie is an upcoming American television film directed by Daniel Minahan and written by David Milch for HBO. It is a continuation of the television series of the same name. It will premiere on May 31, 2019.

Multi-platinum-selling country singer Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior adds a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career. The faith-based collection includes hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits including “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.”

Opry Entertaiment Group is getting back into the television business, partnering with Gray Television in a 50/50 joint venture to launch and distribute a channel dedicated to the Country lifestyle.

Another fantastic performance by Rhonda Vincent. This is real American bluegrass country music.

The 16-time ACM Awards host Reba McEntire reminded the Vegas crowd why she's a country music icon with a riveting performance on the MGM Grand Arena stage. 

George Strait gave a moving performance of 'God and Country Music' at 2019 ACM Awards. These are the clips of his historic performance. Wearing a simple black blazer and coordinating cowboy hat, the King of Country performed the moving ballad with a full band, backdropped by slideshow of beautiful landscapes and other graphics. “Come hell or high water, there's two things still worth savin'/ God and country music,” he sang.

"God and Country Music” appears on Strait’s thirtieth studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine. Watch a clip of his performance below.  

Hal Ketchum, the country singer who had hits in the 1990s with "Small Town Saturday Night" and "Sure Love," has retired from touring after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his home for over 20 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here, and is now a top Country Artist in Ireland and the UK just being himself. A traditional Country Music Artist. 

Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack shared the stage on April 1, teaming up to sing "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man." The song was originally recorded by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, and was the title track of their 1973 duets album.

15. "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)" (1988)

"What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)" is a song written by Bob McDill and Paul Harrison and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in February 1988 as the lead single from the album, The Heart of It All. The song was Earl Thomas Conley's fifteenth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.

Earl Thomas Conley passed away very early yesterday. Conley was a fantastic singer and composer and released an incredible string of hits throughout the 1980s, 18 of them reached Number One. He also wrote Conway Twitty's "This Time I've Hurt Her More Than She Loves" in 1970 which reach No. 1. This is his legacy.

06. "Angel in Disguise" (1984)

"Angel in Disguise" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in April 1984 as the fourth and final single from the album Don't Make It Easy for Me. The song was Conley's sixth number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart. The song was written by Conley and Randy Scruggs.

As the fourth single to reach Number One from Conley's album Don't Make It Easy for Me, "Angel in Disguise" made Conley the first artist in any genre to chart four Number One hits from the same album.

Earl Thomas Conley has passed away this month. Conley was a fantastic singer and composer and released an incredible string of hits throughout the 1980s, 18 of them reached Number One. He also wrote Conway Twitty's "This Time I've Hurt Her More Than She Loves" in 1970 which reach No. 1. This is his legacy. 

Country singer Earl Thomas Conley´s passing has saddened the music world.  Some of the best stars talk about him and his legacy.

Country singer Earl Thomas Conley, known for hit songs including "Holding Her and Loving You," "What I'd Say" and "Right From the Start," died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday in Nashville, his brother Fred Conley confirmed. 

Jesse Daniel interpreta "California Highway". Daniel se ha convertido en un nombre a tener en cuenta dentro de la escena country californiana. Las buenas críticas recibidas y las actuaciones de telonero con artistas como Junior Brown, Wayne Hancock, Dale Watson y Phil and Dave Alvin hacen de él una referencia del  nuevo country.

George Strait further cemented his iconic status within the history of country music with a record-making 27th No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart with his latest, Honky Tonk Time Machine. With 51,000 equivalent album units, the album also lands at No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart and marks the largest week of 2019 for any country album.

Patsy Cline sings one of her best songs "Lovesick Blues" (1959). Simply Great!

Country music legend Reba McEntire stops by! The singer/actress chats about being honored at the Kennedy Center, her recent travels with her boyfriend Anthony "Skeeter" Lasuzzo, and becoming friends with Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and many other country music stars she idolized growing up.

Hillary Klug´s version of Cotton Eyed Joe is mesmerizing.  She sings, dances, and plays fiddle at the same time!  You'll never believe who joins in halfway through!! 

Jim Glaser, a country solo artist and member of the sibling trio Tompall and the Glaser Brothers, has died. He was 82 years old.

GRAMMY, ACM and CMA Award-winning country band Shenandoah will make their debut on The Bobby Bones Show and will premiere New Single, "Little Bit of Livin,'" tomorrow, April 5 at 7:00 a.m./CT. 

All-Star Concert Recorded on The Outlaw Country Cruise Features Steve Earle, Margo Price, Shooter Jennings, Joe Ely, Jim Lauderdale, Dale Watson and More, Hosted by W. Earl Brown

On February 14, 1979, Dolly Parton partnered with Carol Burnett to star in a variety television special titled, "Dolly and Carol in Nashville". During the show, Dolly sang several songs, including Amazing Grace, I´ll Fly Away and Turn Around. Carol and Dolly also performes various comedic skits together during the broadcast.

One of Music City’s most treasured traditions will continue in 2019 with Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s beloved Christmas at the Ryman residency. 

Country Music will chronicle the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of our nation.  From southern Appalachia’s songs of struggle, heartbreak and faith to the rollicking western swing of Texas, from California honky tonks to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, we will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music.

Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band debuted their new single, “The World Needs More Cowboys,” before a crowd of 18,000 people  at the 5th Round of the National Finals Rodeo on October 2018. The video is a killer combination of life on the road and performance by Chancey and the band.

Do you remember Dolly the sheep? Nashville industry is using basic sound techniques to clone "successful" hits. Same chords, same tempo, same lyrics... And the formula works! But everything sounds the same and, worst of all, it ain´t country.

George Strait sings "God & Country Music" with a very special guest Harvey Strait, his grandson. Filmed during the Houston Rodeo Show in Houston, Texas on March, 2019. The tune is included in George Strait´s latest album "Honky Tonk Machine".

My Miracle” is the ultimate love song with a powerful message. It is written by Paisley and Gary Nicholson and produced by Dann Huff and Luke Wooten. Kendal Marcy was executive producer.

“I can be a little ornery when it comes to writing love songs. I don’t typically put it all out there, but in this one I did. This is the most powerful statement I think I can make,” says Paisley. “The one I wrote it for (wife of 16 years, Kimberly Williams-Paisley), she is my worst critic typically, but in this case, I think I got it right.”

Country music legend Charlie Daniels' veterans non-profit The Journey Home Project (TJHP) has partnered with the Rich Poverty organization to assemble a new art exhibit at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, titled The Alliance Collection, is a gallery of combat and civilian photographs taken by veterans and their families. The collection is now on display for public viewing.

She's a music and entertainment legend, star of movies, TV sitcoms and Broadway theater -- not to mention a retail mogul. Reba McEntire sits down with Amna Nawaz for a revealing chat about the changes she'd like to see in country music, how she achieved career success and why she’s now going back to her roots.

There is a young generation of independent artists that preserves Roots and True Country Music. Talented artists like Triston Marez, Zac Clifton or Hayden Baker with new records out. Perhaps born in the wrong generation but living their dreams. 

The Queen of Bluegrass Rhonda Vincent sings the classic gospel tune "Old Rugged Cross".

Reba McEntire has never been bashful about her Country roots. The iconic entertainer proves it with "Stronger Than The Truth", her forthcoming studio album, out April 5. Reba co-produced the 12-track project with Buddy Cannon in Nashville, which follows her dual chart-topping, GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Awards-winning "Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope."

IIconic entertainer George Strait continues his reign as the King of Country Music with the release of his 30th career studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine. The brand new album, which includes Strait’s latest radio single “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar."

Country music legend Larry Gatlinwill appear on this weekend's edition of America's News HQ on the Fox News Channel. Gatlin will join the show live in-studio to discuss several current event topics as well as secrets to longevity in the music business. Next year, the Gatlin Brothers celebrate 65 years of music.

Celebrating five decades in the entertainment industry as an international award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, author and producer, Stella Parton releases her 40th studio album, Survivor, today. The 10-track collection addresses different issues from the #MeToo movement and drug abuse to Alzheimer’s disease and divorce.

Country music icon Tanya Tucker has conquered the music industry for more than five decades and is now launching Cosa Salvaje Tequila (Wild Thing) with founder Elle France. 

Joe Difffie joins the station as midday host, effective Monday, April 1st, and will voice track his shows from Nashville and from his various tour stops. He will maintain an active touring schedule.

"This song clearly pays homage to some of our honkytonk heroes. Its balls to the wall country honkytonk rock 'n’ roll. It's about having fun and it’s not meant to be taken too seriously, except for on the dance floor." -Midland 

Good memories! Country Music Hall of Fame members, Grand Ole Opry members, and five-time GRAMMY winning group, The Oak Ridge Boys appeared on the legendary TV show The Dukes of Hazzard performing Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight

Country Music Hall of Fame members, Grand Ole Opry members, and five-time GRAMMY winning group, The Oak Ridge Boys are showing no signs of slowing down and they announce new Releases that Will Include Their First Christmas Album In Four Years an a Concept Album of Classics and Standards. Also Adding Dates For Their 2019 Shine The Light Tour

Next Country Hall of Fame inductee, Ronnie Dunn, sings one of the best Brooks & Dunn hits "Neon Moon" on Front and Center.

Texan Country recording artist Randall King sings his new hit "Takin' Me A Heartbreak"... and fans LOVE it.

Bobby Marquez sings "Complicated Woman", and New Hillbilly collaborator, Cowboy Anton, interviews this true country singer on the first episode of Red Hot & Country. A fantastic approach to the Texan singer.

Do you think of Red Green when using duct tape? Comedian Steve Smith, better known as Red Green, from the beloved Gemini Award-winning comedy series The Red Green Show, performs on TV and is set to kick off his 'This Could Be It!' tour on March 22, in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Always Somethin' written/performed by Felix Truvere. It's been many years with a long journey for Felix, hope you enjoy this great video.

This fall, legendary recording artists Ray Stevens and Brooks & Dunn and also producer Jerry Bradley´s legacies will be permanently sealed into the history books because they will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 

As Strait Prepares for Release of 30th Studio Album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, the “King of Country” Performs to Record Crowd in Houston, Texas, Surpassing His Previous Attendance Record of 80,020 Set in 2013

Ameripolitan honky-tonk vocalist of the year Jesse Daniel performs "Surest Thing". Daniel is quickly becoming a household name in today’s (not so) underground country music scene. Receiving critical acclaim from the likes of Saving Country Music, No Depression and Paste Magazine, among others, for his self titled debut. Since the release, he and his band have been touring nationally, sharing the stage with the likes of Junior Brown, Wayne Hancock, Dale Watson and Phil and Dave Alvin. 

Do you think of Red Green when using duct tape? Watch him again. Comedian Steve Smith, better known as Red Green, from the beloved Gemini Award-winning comedy series The Red Green Show, is set to kick off his 'This Could Be It!' tour on March 22, in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Official music video for the first single from Della Mae's new release "The Butcher Shoppe EP" (Rounder Records) - performed by Della Mae, written by Celia Woodsmith 

Johnny Rodriguez talks about his #1 hit "That's the Way Love Goes" and Lefty Frizzell. This is the story of the song.

Irish Country Music singer Derek Ryan shows his sensitive side by releasing his emotional, tribute ballad To Waltz With My Mother Again. Lifted from Derek’s latest self-written, 12-track tenth studio album Ten, the track is a tear-jerking tribute to Derek’s late mother Sally.

4K quality Official Music Video of "She Won´t Be Lonely Long" by Clay Walker 

Country music hitmaker Aaron Tippin performs his signature song "You've Got to Stand for Something"

Take a look into Scotty’s amazing lifetime Country Music journey in his “My First Beer” video.

Two time CMA Male Vocalist Of The Year, and Grammy -winning country music artist Lee Greenwood performed one of his best hits "Ain´t No Trick" on last weekend´s edition of Huckabee. 

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a deal to represent the catalog of singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, the company announced.

The agreement takes in songs from across Parton’s entire career, including the record-breaking global smash “I Will Always Love You” as well as hits like “9 to 5,” “Jolene,” “Love Is Like A Butterfly” and “Two Doors Down” along with newly-written compositions. It covers North America and territories not covered by existing sub-publishing arrangements.

Lifetime has greenlighted Patsy & Loretta, an original movie about the friendship between country music stars Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Smash alum Megan Hilty will play Cline, whose hits included “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces,” and Broadway’s Waitress star Jessie Mueller is set as the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer.

Watch the trailer of The Kid. The movie has been released in the United States last Friday.

Two time CMA Male Vocalist Of The Year, and Grammy -winning country music artist Lee Greenwood delivers an outstanding performance of his signature song "God Bless The USA".

Reba McEntire went to the studio to record "Tammy Wynette Kind Of Pain" from her new album avalaible April 5. She could not hold back her tears at the end.

This is the new official video for Kiefer Sutherlands "This Is How It's Done" taken from the 2nd album "Reckless & Me"

Here's a song William Michael Morgan never released entitled 'She don't like ol' country no more' recorded live from the green room at the Grand Ole Opry.

Bopflix session with The Lightning Ranch Boys (Germany) covering Wilburn Brothers' track 'I'm Settin' You Free'. Filmed at the Rockabilly Rave (June, 2018).

Today we feature the one and only Mickey Gilley, singing his 1976 hit  "Don't The Girls All Look Prettier at Closing Time"

Country Legend Celebrates Career Milestone with New Music, Touring and Inclusion in New 'American Currents' Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. 

Netflix has released the trailer for The Highwaymen. The film follows the “untold true story” of the former Texas Rangers (played by Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson) who captured and killed the notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. The detectives were notable because they relied on their instincts and old school skills rather than the latest technology employed by the FBI.

The Cowboy Channel continues to strengthen its commitment to Western sports and rodeo with live broadcast coverage of all nine days at the "Daddy of 'em All"

Ray Stevens peforms “Nashville" live on Country Road TV. 

Clint Black sings his hit "Killin´´Time" with the little help of John Rich.

CAustralian Idol country music star found dead on Monday morning after last seen wandering into bush near her home. 

Country star Trisha Yearwood has signed on to host a weekly show on SiriusXM. “Trisha’s Café,” which debuted yesterday, can be heard at 5p (ET) on the satcaster’s “The Garth Channel (Ch. 55),” which is curated by Yearwood’s husband, Garth Brooks. 

Country music hitmaker Aaron Tippin may be 60 but after taking a look at the current issue of Living Well Magazine, you might think otherwise.

Two country music icons will make a triumphant return to the stage together as part of The Hits. Hats. History. Tour. 

Live Radio Bristol Session with Chatham County Line performing "Sire Song" from the 2017 International Bluegrass 

With this song 'Jesus, Elvis and Me,' Buddy Jewell shows a sense of humor fans of his radio hits thus far may not be familiar with. The cute lyric is fun for anyone, but those that enshrine this holy trinity as much as Jewell's better-half in the song will go gaga for this gut-buster.

Jerry Lee Lewis, best known for his 1950s rockabilly piano hits "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," has suffered a stroke, his Facebook page said. 

Los gemelos Scott han recalado en Nashville esta temporada y varios músicos han pasado por el programa "Hermanos a la obra". El último en pasar por el show, reformar su hogar, comprar casa nueva y poner la casa ya reformada a la venta, ha sido el cantante country blues Lee Roy Parnell, junto con su mujer Lisa.

This song is what helped to ignite Bandy’s friendship with the Bush family over 30 years ago. His relationship with President George H. W. Bush and the late First Lady Barbara Bush is described in detail in Bandy’s new autobiography, Lucky Me. The former first lady penned the book’s foreword.

In a cybernetic crazy world this song is about returning to a  simpler time and the sentiment is just perfect, the line “I don’t need a photograph, I’d rather have the memory” one many people can certainly relate to.

Ray Scott opens his honky tonk heart in his new EP. The lyrics of the title track are a statatement of intentions and principles "I Ain´t No Fake Ass Country Ass" sings Scott.

The scene at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday February 23rd was electric as ground-floor advocate, Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, presented Tony Jackson to the packed house in Nashville, TN. The audience loved him!

Could this 22 y.o. Texan singer be the next "George Strait"? Marez’s rich vocals tell tales of long nights, former flames and new love with a relatable honesty.  Just like King George.

Last night, legendary country music groupALABAMA was awarded the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award at the T.J. Martell Foundation's 11th Annual Nashville Honors Gala. 

Bluegrass legend and Country Music Hall of Fame member Mac Wiseman, known widely as The Voice with a Heart, died last Sunday in an Antioch, TN rehab facility.

El cantante de bluegrass Mac Wiseman, miembro del Salón de la Fama de la música country, falleció el pasado domingo a los 93 años. 

Legendary country group Larry, Steve & Rudy - the Gatlin Brothers appeared on last weekend's edition of Huckabee on TBN.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs appeared on last weekend's edition of Huckabee on TBN.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and legendary country group Larry, Steve & Rudy - the Gatlin Brothers are set to appear on this weekend's edition of Huckabee on TBN.

This week’s most-added artist at country radio with “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar,” George Strait will play two additional shows at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. 

Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs is featured on the first season of Voices in the Hall, a newly announced podcast produced by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

Reba McEntire has never been bashful about her Country roots. The iconic entertainer proves it with "Stronger Than The Truth", her forthcoming studio album, out April 5. Reba co-produced the 12-track project with Buddy Cannon in Nashville, which follows her dual chart-topping, GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Awards-winning "Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope."

Cowboy Anton puts on his blue suede shoes and talks about some of his best Rock and Roll memories:

Official Lyric Video of "Every Little Honky Tonk Bar" by iconic entertainer and King of Country Music George Strait. Song included in  Honky Tonk Time Machine due out Friday, March 29 on MCA Nashville.