Classic Country

Two powerful Country Music voices were behind the theme song to the popular TV show 'Another World.' The NBC soap opera ran from 1964 to 1999.

While the nation has been following the condition of Randy Travis, we've learned that one of our own New York country musicians is also struggling with heart problems.

"What happened to Randy Travis?" I've been asked that question quite a bit over the last week. Now, direct from Randy Travis' doctors, here's an update (as of July 15, 2013):

It’s time to rewind the clock and see what was at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts this week (July 12, 2013) in Country Music History.

Randy Travis, best known for 'Forever and Ever, Amen' and 'On The Other Hand,' is in critical condition.

At 92, Little Jimmy Dickens is the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry. While the legendary rhinestone suit star is preparing to undergo radiation treatments for a pre-cancerous condition on his vocal chords, we take a moment to honor some of his best recordings...

As we were honoring our local graduates, I stumbled across this photo that I wanted to share with our Country Music fans. This just isn't a picture that you'd imagine seeing anywhere in the history books!

Mark Wills broke on the scene in 1996 with 'Jacob's Ladder.' Song after song, by the end of the decade, he gave us enough tunes for a Greatest Hits album. WGNA will welcome Mark Wills to the 20th Anniversary of Countryfest on Saturday, July 13, 2013...

There's no better time for a salute to Johnny Cash than now! The recent opening of the Johnny Cash Museum in downtown Nashville and the unveiling of the Johnny Cash postage stamp from the United States Post Office, reminds us that the Man in Black is still, and will always, be relevant.

Joe Diffie was one of Country Music's most consistent hitmakers in the 1990's. The honky tonk traditionalist was a major influence on the fans of the day, as heard in Jason Aldean's current tribute '1994.' After the release of Aldean's hit, more and more people have been discovering the music of Joe Diffie...

I recently had the honor of hosting a special reunion show at the 2013 CMA Music Festival. Day by day we took fans on a journey back to the '70s, '80s, and '90s with the CMA winners and nominess of each decade.

As we prepare to welcome Country Music Hall of Famer Willie Nelson to the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, we are honoring some of his most popular duets and collaborations.