Vern Gosdin’s Wife Left Him With a Dog Named Smoke — And the Heartbreak Became an Album Called Alone
When Vern Gosdin’s marriage fell apart in late 1988, the country singer was left with a broken relationship, a house…
The Note Tim Conway Left Harvey Korman to Read at the Emmys
At the 1973 Emmy Awards, Harvey Korman accepted a trophy for an absent Tim Conway. Then Harvey Korman opened a…
Before Nashville Knew Loretta Lynn, There Were Four Children, 36 Ranch Hands, and a $17 Guitar
Before Loretta Lynn became one of country music’s most recognizable voices, there were four children to raise, a farmhouse to…
After 43 Years, Loretta Lynn Recorded a Conway Twitty Classic With a Man Who Never Met Conway
For 43 years, Loretta Lynn had never recorded “After the Fire Is Gone” with another singer after the original Conway…
Before “Under Pressure”: When Freddie Mercury Helped David Bowie Into a Pair of Free Boots
Before Freddie Mercury and David Bowie recorded “Under Pressure,” an earlier encounter brought the two musicians together over something considerably…
Ben Haggard and Kris Kristofferson: The Night Merle Haggard’s Music Carried On
Merle Haggard had been scheduled to perform in Cary, North Carolina. On May 22, 2016, the concert went ahead with…
When Ben Haggard Shared “Silver Wings” Two Months After Losing Merle Haggard
On June 7, 2016, Ben Haggard shared a video of an acoustic performance of “Silver Wings.” Two months earlier, on…
Reba McEntire’s Happy’s Place Will End Its October 30 Episode With Dolly Parton and the Words “We Will Always Love You”
When the October 30 episode of NBC’s Happy’s Place reaches its final moment, the story of Bobbie and her family…
The Song Josh Turner Didn’t Record—and the Backstage Joke That Followed
Before George Strait recorded “River of Love,” Josh Turner had expressed interest in the song. That detail would eventually give…
Vince Gill Asked Gene Watson for One More Song—and Changed the Meaning of the Night
Vince Gill said a little cold had left his voice needing a rest. Would Gene Watson sing another song? That…