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News: Don Williams retires

The Tennessean is reporting that Hall of Famer Don Williams is retiring: http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/03/01/don-williams-announces-retirement/81159156/Filed under: News

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News: Joey Feek has passed away

Rest in peace, Joey. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/03/04/country-singer-joey-feek-dead-at-40/Filed under: News

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In memoriam: Merle Haggard (4/6/1937 – 4/6/2016)

It is with a heavy heart that I report the sad news that the great Merle Haggard has passed away on his 79th birthday. His health had been declining for quite some time, especially in recent weeks and...

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Merle Haggard: An Appreciation

I cannot say that I was surprised to hear of Merle’s death yesterday, but I was tremendously saddened as Merle’s music has been an important part of my life since I was about 13 when “(My Friends Are...

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In Memoriam: Guy Clark (1941-2016)

In another devastating blow to country music, legendary songwriter Guy Clark has passed away at age 74. Though not well known to many mainstream fans, he was highly respected within the industry....

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Breaking News: RIP Holly Dunn

The sad news has been broken that Holly Dunn has died of cancer aged 59. We highlighted Holly’s music in March 2014. She is probably best remembered for her Father’s Day favorite ‘Daddy’s Hands’:Filed...

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Crystal Gayle’s Grand Ole Opry induction

Last Saturday night, our spotlight artist Crystal Gayle was formally inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry by her sister Loretta Lynn, nearly 50 years after she made her Opry debut: Filed under:...

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Breaking News: Loretta Lynn hospitalized

It has been announced that Loretta Lynn has suffered a stroke. We wish her the best and pray for a full and speedy recovery. Filed under: News

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Breaking News: RIP Troy Gentry (1967-2017)

It’s a sad day for country music. In addition to the passing of Don Williams, Troy Gentry, who was half of the duo Montgomery Gentry, was killed today in a helicopter accident. You can read about it...

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In Memoriam: Mel Tillis (1932-2017)

Grand Ole Opry star and Country Music Hall of Fame member Mel Tillis has died at age 85. He began recording in the 1950s and was the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year in 1976. He was also a highly regarded...

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