Songs about self-inflicted heartbreak, self-medication & redemption unfold with a Western mood, revealing an artist unafraid of his flaws ...

After a KXAN analysis revealed at least 30 drowning deaths over the past decade at Lady Bird Lake, we pinpointed three ...

In addition to his prolific musical catalogue, Merle Haggard had a surprisingly extensive, unreleased collection of poetry.

Forty-one years ago today, Merle Haggard topped the chart for the 30th time with a song that was previously a major hit for someone else.

The moment that changed everything. It was no secret that Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and many other outlaw names knew how to party. But perhaps Waylon Jennings was one ...

Calling all classic country and Western swing music fans. Put on your dancing boots and get ready to swing with the French Family Band! As the Keokuk Concert Association continues ...

Church kicked off his set on his Free the Machine Tour by playing the entirety of “Evangeline vs. the Machine,” another ...

The rising country singer-songwriter is set to open for Post Malone and Jelly Roll for their upcoming tour, and she's starring opposite Jessica Chastain in the upcoming Netflix film 'Heartland.' ...

Today, we're taking a look at some of the greatest country hits of all time. These songs managed to become so big that even ...

Don Adams, a singer, songwriter and longtime band member for Johnny Paycheck and George Jones, died on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to Saving Country Music. He was 85. The site said that Adams had been ...

Bernie Taupin delivered his top 10 tips for songwriters as he accepted a Grammy Trustees Award on Jan. 31, 2026. Here's his full list of pointers.

It's a wonder youth ever survives itself and that those around the young aren't peripheral damage.