Elvis Presley – Country Universe

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 4: I Can’t Stop Loving You (1953-1963)

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Several major figures emerge during this period, as country navigates its place in the music scene after the birth of rock and roll.

100 Greatest Women, #11: Wynonna & The Judds

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Wynonna’s distinguished solo career has enhanced the legacy of the Judds, the most successful female duo of all time.

100 Greatest Women, #21: Brenda Lee

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Little Miss Dynamite helped shape the direction of rock, pop and country music.

100 Greatest Women, #22: Wanda Jackson

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This rockabilly queen has influenced generations of rock and country artists.

100 Greatest Women, #26: Cindy Walker

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For all intents and purposes, the story of professional female songwriters in country music begins with Cindy Walker.

100 Greatest Women, #28: Faith Hill

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Mississippi Girl Faith Hill was among the most successful recording artists during the country boom of the nineties and beyond.

100 Greatest Women, #43: Minnie Pearl

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This Grand Ole Opry comedienne was one of the most beloved country music figures of her generation.

Sunday Selections: August 13, 2016

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Country radio needs to be “Fix”ed.

Daily Top Five: Single Fathers

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What are some of your favorite songs about single fathers? The songs that I’m listing for this post are specifically about situations where mothers are no longer in the picture, but don’t feel that you

100 Greatest Men: #4. Johnny Cash

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100 Greatest Men: The Complete List Known affectionately as the Man in Black, Johnny Cash is a figure who has towered over popular music, casting a long shadow over the history of both country and