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AI technology has made it possible for fans to see their favorite artists perform even after their deaths, with holograms of stars like Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson already being created. With the technology still on the rise, AI hologram performances only stand to get more popular — but Dolly Parton says she’d

What started out as a simple favor to a friend turned into a major health ordeal for country icon Mickey Gilley. The legendary singer was helping a friend when he fell backward down some steps — a fall that left him paralyzed from the neck down. The accident happened on July 5, 2009. “I was helping

On July 5, 2003, Johnny Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va. Although visibly frail (he needed help walking from a wheelchair to a chair in front of the mic), the legend was in good spirits. Cash uttered his usual show-opening greeting — “Hello,

Gabby Barrett‘s two young children, 2-and-a-half-year-old Baylah May and 8-month-old Augustine Boone, are the stars of the show in the music video for her latest single, “Glory Days.” The song is a grateful anthem for day-to-day life — from “barefoot babies laughin’ and pickin’ daisies” to “Bible verses in the kitchen like it’s holy ground”

Luke Combs has found major success with his cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit, “Fast Car.” His rendition seems to have everyone talking — everyone, that is, except for Chapman herself. In fact, Combs has yet to receive any word from the songwriter and original hitmaker. “I have not,” the country megastar says when asked during an interview

Lauren Alaina performed her new song “Just Wanna Know That You Love Me” on Monday’s (July 3) episode of The Bachelorette. The country singer serenaded Charity Lawson on her one-on-one date with Aaron Bryant as they closed out their romantic evening with a private show at the Los Angeles Theatre. Alaina dazzled in a metallic

Just in time for Independence Day and the song’s 20th anniversary, Darryl Worley has released “Have We Forgotten,” a remake of his 2003 hit, “Have You Forgotten?” The updated version reunites Worley and Wynn Varble as co-writers and employs a first-person narrative with the collective noun “we,” as opposed to its original’s second-person point of view.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are celebrating their second wedding anniversary on Monday (July 3), and both stars marked the occasion with throwback shots remembering the day they tied the knot. Shelton’s message to Stefani is simple and sweet, letting her know that he’s still just as in love with her as he was on their wedding

Every year, America throws a huge birthday party, and this year, several country artists will be joining the fun on various platforms. While many stars will be performing in Nashville, others will be headed to New York City or Washington, D.C. to celebrate America’s 247th birthday. Once again, Macy’s will be sponsoring a massive red,

Independence Day is a time for Americans to come together and celebrate the birth of their nation. It’s a day filled with barbecues, fireworks, and, of course, music. Country music, in particular, has a way of capturing the spirit of patriotism and the love for our great nation. So, as you gear up for your

Thirty years ago today (July 3, 1993) was a thrilling day for Garth Brooks: It was on that date that he earned his 10th No. 1 hit with “That Summer,” from 1992’s The Chase. Brooks co-wrote “That Summer” with Pat Alger and his then-wife, Sandy Brooks. With lyrics such as, “When I told her that I’d never /

Rising country star Hailey Whitters has made her country radio debut with a catchy song called “Everything She Ain’t” — a song which also won her New Female Artist of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards. It has sass, class and is a great female-empowerment type of country song, so it wasn’t too surprising when I asked

Twenty-two years ago today (June 30, 2001) was a sad day for country music: It was on that date that guitarist, singer, producer and music industry executive Chet Atkins passed away. He was 77 years old at the time of his death. Atkins grew up with a love of music and, due to his chronic asthma,

Lucinda Williams‘ critically acclaimed album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road turns 25 years old in 2023. The singer-songwriter released the record — her fifth studio project — on June 30, 1998, after scrapping the original version and having a falling out with her longtime producer and guitar player Gurf Morlix. The 13-track Car Wheels on

Thirty-two years ago today, on July 2, 1991, Trisha Yearwood released her self-titled debut album. Trisha Yearwood‘s debut single, “She’s in Love With the Boy,” shot straight to No. 1, making Yearwood the first female country artist to have a debut single reach the top of the country charts. Her second single, “Like We Never Had

Little Big Town will pull double duty at the first-ever People‘s Choice Country Awards.  On Sept. 28, the country group will take the Grand Ole Opry House stage as host and performer, kicking off the recently announced spin-off of NBCUniversal’s People‘s Choice Awards. “We are honored to host the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards, especially on one of

Country music is made for tapping your toes to, no matter what kind of dance song you’re looking for. From throwbacks to modern-day earworms, the genre has always provided plenty of material for dance soundtracks, and we’ve got the 50 best country dance songs to prove it. The 1990s were a fertile era for country

Toby Keith fans, rejoice! The country superstar has returned to the stage after battling stomach cancer, performing an impromptu pop-up show that reportedly ran two-and-a-half hours and spanned his hits and more. A post to Keith’s social media on Saturday morning (July 1) shared a picture of Keith looking thinner than in the past, but

Maddie & Tae tip their hat to their most recent No. 1 hit with a new song that zooms in on the post-breakup cleanup. “Heart They Didn’t Break” is a best friend ballad that’s sure to stick to the hearts of country music fans. The pair call “Heart They Didn’t Break” the “soul sister” to

Since the release of his debut single “Chillin’ It” in 2014, Cole Swindell has consistently sent songs to the top of the country charts. The Georgia native got his start as a songwriter, penning tracks for Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Craig Campbell and more. Even though he had established himself as one of country