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They Broke the Law: See Country Stars’ Mugshots
Legends such as Hank Williams Jr., Randy Travis and George Jones, among others, have found themselves in trouble with the law
10 Country Stars Whose Debut Singles Hit No. 1
These 10 country artists found success immediately.
Top 10 Country Music Videos of 2017
The Boot counts down the best music videos of 2017.
Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting: Performers Check in as Safe on Socials
As news broke early Monday morning (Oct. 2) about the mass shooting unfolding at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nev., country artists who were performing during the three-day event used social media to let fans know they were safe.
Watch Troy Gentry’s Final Performance at the Grand Ole Opry
Ahead of today's celebration of Troy Gentry's life, the Grand Ole Opry has released the video of Montgomery Gentry's final performance on its stage.
Country Songs Inspired By World Tragedies
Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.
Top 10 Country Songs About Texas
God blessed Texas ...
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.
Terrible Movies Starring Country Artists
There are many things that country artists are good at -- but these movies are not among them.
Country Stars Who Got Engaged or Married in 2016
A number of country stars have celebrated love this year with an engagement or a wedding.