Pioneers

Tanya Tucker Delta Dawn (Video and Lyrics)

The Tanya Tucker Delta Dawn song was released in 1972,.  Country music starlet Tanya Tucker was newly signed to the Epic Records label in 1972 when she recorded “Delta Dawn”.   “Delta Dawn” is a classic country music tune that has stood the test of time .. Read More

20 Surprising Crystal Gayle Facts

Here we take a look at Interesting Crystal Gayle facts.  Country music songbird Crystal Gayle is best known for her long floor-length hair and smooth voice. The most popular song of her career is without a doubt the classic hit “Don’t It Make My .. Read More

Meet Dolly Parton's Mother, Avie Lee Parton

Country music icon Dolly Parton’s mother, Avie Lee Owens Parton, is often considered her famous daughter’s very first musical influence. The South Carolina native married Robert Lee Parton in 1939, and raised 12 children, six boys and six girls (Willadeene, David, Coy, Dolly, Bobby, Stella, .. Read More

Interesting Anita Carter Facts: A Country Music Pioneer

Enjoy these interesting Anita Carter Facts.  Early country music star Anita Carter left behind an incredible legacy, with several Top 10 hits featuring other famous country music artists of the time including Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams. Her original song “Love’s Ring of Fire” .. Read More

18 Intriguing Barbara Mandrell Facts

Country music maven Barbara Mandrell is now credited with being one of the leading pioneers of country music. Her unparalleled style and talent dazzled the world for over 40 years, bringing her much success and recognition within the industry.  When it comes to country music legends, .. Read More

Remembering Tammy Wynette and George Jones' Legacy

Country music icons Tammy Wynette  and George Jones didn’t have the best track record when it came to marriage. Jones had been married twice before he married Wynette in 1969. After the famous pair divorced he married one more time. Wynette had been married .. Read More

Tammy Wynette and George Jones We Loved It Away Song (Video and Lyrics)

Country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones We Loved It Away song was composed by George Richey and Carmol Taylor. Tammy Wynette, hailed as the “First Lady of Country Music,” and George Jones, often referred to as the “greatest living country singer” during his .. Read More

Inside Tammy Wynette's Estate "First Lady Acres" [Photos]

Country music maven Tammy Wynette’s former estate, appropriately dubbed “First Lady Acres” in honor of her nickname, had been previously listed for $5.5 million.  The recently remodeled property which was built in 1970, was purchased by Scott and Cheryl Underwood who paid $2.4 million for the home. Besides .. Read More

A Look Back at Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter's Outlaw Love

Outlaw country music pioneer Waylon Jennings was married three times before finally getting it right with his fourth marriage to fellow artist Jessi Colter (birthname Miriam Johnson).  Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter are two names forever etched in the annals of country music history, not .. Read More

The Tanya Tucker Face Tragedy was Shared in Interview with Dan Rather

The Tanya Tucker face tragedy took place in 2008 and would take many years for Tanya to overcome.  Country star Tanya Tucker’s routine face peel procedure went very wrong back in 2008.  When you decide to get a run-of-the-mill, non-surgical cosmetic treatment, you don’t expect .. Read More