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Remembering The Man in Black

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the passing of legendary country musician and icon Johnny Cash. We take a look back at his life and career

Remembering Patsy Cline on her birthday

Patsy Cline, the singer that transformed country into Pop with “Crazy, ” helped bridge the gap between country music and pop, paving the way for future generations of female artists

Canadian singer Shania Twain turns 61

During the 1990’s, the Canadian country music star Shania Twain unexpectedly conquered the Pop music world, scoring memorable hits around the world such as “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”

The legendary Dolly Parton passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her nephew, Brian Seaver, confirmed her passing in a moving video tribute, sharing that she was surrounded by loved ones. The news follows a period of quiet health struggles that had recently forced the singer to postpone her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency.

Remembering Kenny Rogers

Born on this day in 1938, for more than 6 decades Kenny Rogers charted the impressive number of more than 120 hit singles of various music genres across the world with songs such as “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream”

Singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry turns 84

Gentry’s breakthrough came in 1967 with the release of “Ode to Billie Joe,” a song she wrote and recorded that became an instant hit, and that together with “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” earned her top places in the mainstream charts despite the artist’s association with Country music

Teen singer Brenda Lee peaks to No.1 at the US Hot 100 with “I’m Sorry”

“I’m Sorry” projected Brenda Lee to a major contemporary international following with her songs also being recorded by other artists around the world in different languages, resulting in her becoming one of the earliest international pop stars

Remembering Kris Kristofferson

Among countless successful songs, Kristofferson penned the classic “Me and Bobby McGee”, which became his most well-known hit, but for a while, music wasn’t the direction he was following during his early years. We look back at Kristofferson’s life and career.

Dolly Parton quickly peaks to No.1 with her country ballad “I Will Always Love You” in 1974

Released on June 6, 1974, the country ballad “I Will Always Love You” remains Dolly Parton’s signature song, learn more about the background of this famous ballad

The legendary Willie Nelson celebrates 93 today

With a career spanning over six decades, Willie Nelson has been captivating audiences with his soulful voice, poignant songwriting, and unmistakable guitar playing ever since the beginning of his career

The singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris turns 79 today

With dozens of albums and singles released over the course of her career, Harris is one of the world’s best selling country and folk artists

An unexpected hit by an unexpected singer, “Wand’rin Star” by actor Lee Marvin peaked to No.1 on this day in 1970

The song that reached No.1 in the U.K on March 7, 1970, remains one of Lee Marvin’s most unexpected and loved works

Remembering Johnny Cash, The Man in Black

The iconic “Man in Black” is among the most well-known and beloved American singer-songwriters to have ever lived and his storied career continues to inspire a new generation of artists from all musical genres

Johnny Cash plays a legendary live concert at the Folsom State Prison on this day in 1968

After his 1955 song “Folsom Prison Blues,” Johnny Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison and on January 13th, 1968, he finally played a live concert at the Folsom State Prison in California that became one of Rock and Country Music seminal moments

Singer Brenda Lee turns 81 today

Brenda Lee is mostly remembered by her 1960 hit “I’m Sorry,” but prior to that song she already had scored nine consecutive Top 10 Hot 100 songs. The singer was one of the first Country Pop artists to successfully achieve international fame. She was born on this day in 1944

The Canadian singer-songwriter k.d lang celebrates 64 today

In the early 1990s, Lang made a bold transition from traditional country to pop and adult contemporary with her landmark album Ingenue, featuring the hit single “Constant Craving”

The influential songwriter, singer and actor Kris Kristofferson turns 88 today

Kris Kristofferson penned the classic “Me and Bobby McGee”, which became his most well-known song, but for a while, music wasn’t the direction he was following during his early years. We look back at Kristofferson’s life and career on the day he turns 88

Celebrated New Orleans-based singer songwriter Lynn Drury is releasing her 10th album of original songs, High Tidevia NolaAmerica on CD, digital download and streaming.

High Tide showcases Drury’s songwriting talents and is further proof that she is in prime form and far from ready to be put out to pasture. Captivating, edgy and sweet, her distinct voice and melodies get in your head and under your skin – sultry, hot and funky, they stick to you and with you like a long night out on the town. There’s a little bit of something for everyone in her catchy tunes.

Singer-Songwriter Carter Beckworth Delivers New Acoustic Ballad, “Writing It Down”, From Upcoming Album

Santa Fe based musician, Carter Beckworth, has grown a lot since he started writing music at the age of 12. Becoming a husband and father has added another layer of introspection and depth to his repertoire, which is on full display in his Americana and Folk ballad, “Writing It Down”.

Santa Fe Singer-Songwriter Carter Beckworth Returns with Country Infused New Single, “Jillian”

Known for his unique style, which combines elements of Rock, Americana and Folk, Santa Fe based artist, Carter Beckworth, is back with a brand new single, “Jillian”, from his upcoming album, pocketknife, due later this Summer.

Kenny Rogers turns 81

There aren’t too many country singers that are able to cross successfully from that niche into the worldwide mainstream of Pop music charts, but for Kenny Rogers, that was never a problem