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5 Reasons We Still Love Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines
Twenty-two years ago, Garth Brooks pivoted at the height of his fame to do something ... uh, let's call it "unexpected."
Top 10 Rosanne Cash Songs
Do you agree?
Lee Brice + Sara Reeveley — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Brice and wife Sara have a storybook romance -- just ask Brice.
Loretta Lynn: 5 Badass Moments She Changed Everything
When Loretta Lynn entered country music more than 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to what a female country singer could achieve.
Top 10 Tammy Wynette Songs
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Top 10 Rodney Atkins Songs
What do you think?
Top 10 Buck Owens Songs
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Nickel Creek’s Debut Album: All the Songs, Ranked
Is your favorite No. 1?
Tom T. + Dixie Hall — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
It was songwriting that helped Dixie Hall meet her husband, Tom T. Hall, and songwriting became part of the couple’s legacy.
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Country Artists With Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [PICTURES]
The Hollywood Walk of Fame features everyone from actors to radio personalities, and there are plenty of Nashville names enshrined there.
The Chicks’ ‘Wide Open Spaces’ Tracks, Ranked
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Top 10 Trace Adkins Songs
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Top 10 Songs By Lori McKenna
Dang, she's good!
Top 10 Country Songs About Beer
Cheers, y'all!
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Country Music’s Best Guitarists [PICTURES]
While rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Slash typically dominate the "best guitarist ever" conversations, country music is no slouch when it comes to producing legendary shredders.
20 Hit Songs That Were Almost Sung By Other Artists
Did you know that these well-known country songs were almost hits for other artists?