Classic Country

Meet Charley Pride

Born one of 11 children to poor sharecroppers in Mississippi, Charley Pride is a shining example of the humility and hard work that is exemplified in country music. With 29 No. 1 singles under his belt, a membership with the Grand Ole Opry, .. Read More

Dwight Yoakam As An Actor

Dwight Yoakam has received a great deal of recognition.  Though he started his successful career as a country music singer, he later went on to pursue acting.  Yoakam takes off the cowboy hat and guitar to play different characters on the big screen.  He has .. Read More

Meet Hank Williams Sr.

Hank Williams is often regarded as the “father of modern country music”. Hank was born Hiram King William in Mount Olive, AL on Sept. 17, 1923. Hank’s father was a World War I veteran, who suffered from facial paralysis. This caused him to be .. Read More

Anne Murray Charity: Fills Retirement Time

Anne Murray Charity work is a favorite activity for her retirement years.  Canadian country music star Anne Murray may be retired from music, but she hasn’t stopped working. Anne notes, “I will not sing again in public. I have retired from show business and that’s .. Read More

Watch Hank Williams Perform "Hey Good Lookin'"

During Hank Williams‘s short life, he produced groundbreaking music that marked the beginnings of modern country music. Williams released his song “Hey Good Looking'” in 1951, his own adaption of a previously released song of the same title by Cole Porter. Williams’ track was .. Read More

Kris Kristofferson's "Lovin' Her Was Easier" Video and Lyrics

“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is a gorgeous love song with a nostalgic feel. Recorded and released by Kris Kristofferson in 1971, the song reached the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart at no. 26 and the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks .. Read More

Kris Kristofferson and Kenny Rogers to Receive High Honors

Like Willie Nelson, Charley Pride and many others before them, Kris Kristofferson and Kenny Rogers are set to receive the Texas Medal of the Arts. The award honors Texan artists who fully embody the Texas spirit. Kris Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas and .. Read More

Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

The 1969 hit Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down is a song about lonely a Sunday morning hangover, written by Kris Kristofferson and performed by Johnny Cash. Kristofferson’s and Cash’s careers intertwined significantly; Cash used his widely famous image to introduce Kristofferson into the music scene and Kristofferson .. Read More

20 Essential George Jones Songs [Videos/Audio]

George Jones is regarded as being one of the best country singers of all time. His unique voice and exquisite sentiment have captured generations of fans. Enjoy these 20 quintessential George Jones songs below! 20. “What My Woman Can’t Do” This song reached #6 on the .. Read More

Glen Campbell "Wichita Lineman" Video & Lyrics

In 1968, Glen Campbell released one of his most beloved songs, “Wichita Lineman.” The song has gone on to be widely covered by a variety of artists, and in 2010 appeared on the Rolling Stone “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list, ranking .. Read More