The Grammy-Winning Song About a Marriage Gone Cold That Johnny Cash Called His “Wedding Present”
On a Friday in March 1968, Johnny Cash and June Carter walked into a small Methodist church in Franklin, Kentucky,…
Conway Twitty’s Final Touches: The Album He Was Still Making When He Said Goodbye
Conway Twitty was still recording new songs in May 1993. A few weeks later, he was gone. Most farewell albums…
The Statler Brothers’ Comeback Hit Was Harold Reid’s Song About a Woman the Town Condemned
If you saw the Statler Brothers on stage, you knew who Harold Reid was. He had the deep bass voice…
Why Randy Travis Changed “1962” to “1982” and Ended Up With His First Hit
Before the No. 1 hits and the Grand Ole Opry membership, before Storms of Life made Randy Travis the voice…
Charley Pride’s Last Song: The Night He Sang “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” One Final Time
On November 11, 2020, Charley Pride stood on the stage of the CMA Awards in Nashville and admitted something you…
Elvis’s Pickers Couldn’t Copy “Guitar Man.” Jerry Reed Knew Exactly Why.
In September 1967, Elvis Presley came to RCA Studio B in Nashville with a song he couldn’t stop thinking about.…
The Last Song Merle Haggard Recorded
On February 9, 2016, Merle Haggard walked out of his house, crossed the road and went into his own studio.…
Dolly Parton Cooked Breakfast for Carl Dean in High Heels, and Her Reason Was Pure Dolly
There were two Dolly Partons. One played sold-out arenas, ran Dollywood, and sparkled under the stage lights. The other got…
Ernest Tubb Sang at Hank Williams’ Funeral in 1953. Thirty Years Later, He Sang With Hank’s Son.
On the afternoon of January 4, 1953, the first song at Hank Williams’ funeral came from Ernest Tubb. Thirty years…
How Do You Like Me Now?!: The Song Toby Keith Had to Fight Two Record Labels to Release
Before he ever had a record deal, Toby Keith sat in a Nashville office and watched Capitol Records boss Jimmy…