Country trio Chapel Hart rose to fame in 2022 after receiving the golden buzzer for their audition on America’s Got Talent. Chapel Hart’s members include sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and their cousin Trea Swindle. They performed their original song “You Can Have Him Jolene,” a response to Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” which even caught the attention of Parton herself.

Chapel Hart Discusses Why They Left the Country Music Industry

Country Music on MJ Pursuits

A brief history of country musicians that have impacted the genre

7 Voices That Influenced Country Music

The Boot

With themes like country lifestyle and American pride, you'd think all country artists would be from the U.S. But you'd be surprised!. In fact, quite a few country artists hail from Canada and Australia. One of the country music's Hall of Famers, Hank Snow, was actually born in Brooklyn, Canada....

7 Famous Country Artists Who Aren’t From the United States

American Songwriter

Before he was the “King of Country Music,” George Strait learned how to be country from a different ruler of the ranch—his father, John Byron Strait. The country star has long been open about his close relationship with his father and how John influenced his approach to life, work, and family.

How the “King of Country Music” George Strait Learned To Be Country

Nashville, TN

The country lifestyle is having a moment in pop culture. Fringe, flannel, cowboy hats and boots are all over the fashion runways and in street style. This year, Beyoncé released her country album, “Cowboy Carter,” to fans’ and critical acclaim. The album includes cameos from Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson and rapper, Post Malone, who also crossed over to country music by scoring a No. 1 single on the Billboard country charts and is releasing a country album. “Yellowstone,” the television series streaming on Paramount, has fans following ranch owners, the Duttons, whose lives unfold over a country music soundtrack with songs from Willie Nelson to Laney Wilson. This year, country music star George Strait broke the Grateful Dead’s record for the largest concert attendance, with 110,905 fans gathered at Kyle Field at Texas A&M in College Station this past June.

The Grand Ole Opry: A Century of Country

A new play about the dark side of the internet is drawing throngs of young theater-goers. Bianna Golodryga speaks to stars Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman, and playwright Max Wolf Friedlich. 

A Broadway thriller for the extremely online

Plenty of sons of famous country stars are currently carrying the torch for their families. Just as well, a number of famous country star daughters have also made the move to make music and walk in their parents’ footsteps. Let’s look at five country star daughters who are carrying on the family legacy!

5 Country Star Daughters Who Are Carrying On the Family Legacy

Country music is known by and far for its excellent storytelling. However, a few stars in the industry have made real art out of telling stories and delivering captivating narratives with their music. Let’s take a look at six country songs with the best storytelling ever!. 1. “Coat Of...

6 Country Songs With the Best Storytelling

Whiskey Riff

The year is 1999. You’re 11 years old and it’s a school night so you scramble to get your homework done so you can watch some TV later. Maybe a little Johnny Tsunami is on the Disney Channel? But when you get over to the TV, mom and dad are already parked in front for the annual CMA Awards.

Watch Alan Jackson & George Strait Blast Country Radio With “Murder On Music Row” At The 1999 CMA Awards

When Marty Robbins and his backing band entered their Nashville studio session on an unexpecting day in 1960, they likely weren’t expecting to run into any major recording hiccups—at the very least, they certainly couldn’t have anticipated a technical failure that later defined rock and roll. After...

How a Technical Failure on a Marty Robbins Country Track Helped Define Rock and Roll

Yelp filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google on Wednesday, alleging Google used its monopoly to dominate local search and advertising markets.

Yelp sues Google, alleging a search engine monopoly that promotes its own reviews

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

“This feels like the safest spot in America, and I just nearly got killed for getting a soda and a bag of chips,” one shopper said.

‘Gun, gun, gun! Run, run, run!’ Grocery store witnesses describe the deadly rampage in Colorado

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Coxsackie, NY

Mariah Carey is grieving the recent deaths of her mother and sister, who the singer says died “on the same day.”

Mariah Carey mourns the deaths of her mom and sister, who died ‘on the same day’

NewsNinja

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

They are 10 people who went to the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, on March 22, 2021, and never returned. They were victims of yet another mass shooting in the United States, whose lives are still remembered by family and friends.

These are the victims of the Boulder grocery store shooting

Clear Creek County, CO

Colorado authorities are conducting a homicide investigation after a dog breeder was found dead Saturday and as many as 10 puppies were missing from his Clear Creek County property, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Colorado dog breeder has been found dead and his Doberman pinscher puppies are missing

Taste of Country

When it comes to country music, our favorite artists are known for their captivating lyrics, toe-tapping melodies or one-of-a-kind styles. In some cases, they're equally know for what they do outside of music, be it their philanthropic efforts or business ventures. And then there's this elite class of pilots. A...

7 Country Stars Who Are Also Licensed Pilots

Country singers are artists who perform a genre of music rooted in American folk traditions, characterized by storytelling, emotional depth, and a blend of instruments like guitars, banjos, and fiddles. This genre often explores themes of love, loss, and rural life. Prominent country singers, such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Garth Brooks, have significantly shaped the genre with their distinctive voices and impactful lyrics. Contemporary artists like Carrie Underwood and Chris Stapleton continue to evolve country music, blending traditional elements with modern influences. Country singers are known for their ability to connect with audiences through relatable narratives and heartfelt performances.

15 Best Country Singers of All Time

The votes are in: Miranda Lambert is the people's choice for Country Icon. The Texas native will be honored at the second annual People’s Choice Country Awards, where winners are decided by the fans. NBC will air a two-hour special with performances and an awards ceremony on September 26.

Miranda Lambert Named People's Choice Country Awards Country Icon

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Dusty & Stones want the world to lend an ear to African country music

With the success of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Black country music is having a moment. Tapping into that energy is Dusty & Stones, from the tiny African...

Dusty & Stones want the world to lend an ear to African country music

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