Country Music Trivia

Country Music Trivia: 10 Country Music Stars With Military Pasts

Many country songs are about patriotic love and raising a glass to those who serve our country. There are many country stars who continue to actively show their support for the United States military and then there are some who have proudly served .. Read More

The Story Behind Merle Haggard's 'Presidential' Pardon

During his youth and into early adulthood Merle Haggard had wracked up quite the rap sheet. The singer-songwriter even served time at San Quentin Prison for attempting to rob a Bakersfield roadhouse and trying to escape the local jail. While behind bars, Merle earned his high school equivalency .. Read More

Country Music Trivia: 8 Quick Brett Young Facts [Pictures]

Country music hit-maker Brett Young hails from sunny Orange County, California. See how many Brett Young facts you know! Brett Young Facts 1. Brett Young played college baseball. He was a pitcher for the University of Mississippi. Coming out of high school, he was called by two professional baseball .. Read More

Dolly Parton Got the Last Laugh with "I Will Always Love You"

“I Will Always Love You” was supposed to be a beautiful duet between two influential singers, but it turned out to be a very successful single for country music legend Dolly Parton! One of the most well-known ballad’s written in the 1970’s started with a .. Read More

Country Music Trivia: 25 Country Stars' Real Names Revisited

Like many others in the spotlight, several popular country music artists have adopted ‘stage names’ to serve them in their careers. Some name makeovers have completely scrapped their original monikers, while others simply reshuffle or drop a name altogether. Stars opt for a name .. Read More

Loretta Lynn's Hurricane Mills Property is a Real Haunted House

Country music icon Loretta Lynn‘s sprawling Hurricane Mills, Tennessee estate comes with some interesting ‘add-ons’— ghosts and a series of odd occurrences spanning decades. The singer-songwriter’s historic 1800s plantation is said to be haunted by the apparitions of long-dead Confederate soldiers, a young woman .. Read More

Country Music Artists' Nicknames: The Good, The Bad, & The Hilarious

Country music stars aren’t immune to having unusual nicknames! Some you can probably name quickly— but others may surprise you! Take a look at this roundup of country music artists’ nicknames below. Country Music Artists’ Nicknames Blake Shelton aka “Toad” Blake’s mother, Dorothy, is responsible for .. Read More

9 Country Music Stars with Football Backgrounds

These nine country music stars know their way around a football field! Darius Rucker: As an elementary school kid, Darius Rucker was a fan of the Miami Dolphins. In middle school, he stepped into the quarterback position with confidence. However, he changed his career focus when it .. Read More

Remembering the Life of Johnny Cash

On September 12, 2003, Johnny Cash passed away of complications from diabetes. The country music singer was only 71-years-old. However, his impact on music lives on! Let’s take a look back at his incredible career… Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932, in .. Read More

Flashback: Reba McEntire Nixes Role in 'Titanic' Movie

Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. Back in the mid-90s, Titanic director James Cameron wanted country music entertainer Reba McEntire to play the role of the formidable Molly Brown! The movie character was modeled after the real-life heroine who helped evacuate other passengers and later took .. Read More