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George Jones Photo Album — Stars Share Their Favorite Pictures With the Possum

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:09:50 +0000

Meeting George Jones was a career highlight for almost every country singer. Even legends like Randy Travis and Reba McEntire treasure the photos they have with the singer. Today, stars have been sharing their favorite moments with Jones, who died at the age of 81 years old this morning.

Top 10 Merle Haggard Songs

Kevin Richards — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:10:20 +0000

Merle Haggard is one of those rare artists who’s had decades of hit songs, many of which he’s written himself. In my recent ‘Top 10 List’ for Taste of Country, I honor the legendary Merle Haggard. [button href="http://tasteofcountry.com/merle-haggard-songs/" title="Click Here For The Top 10 Merle Haggard Songs" align="center"]

Celebrate 420 With Willie Nelson [VIDEOS]

Levack — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:19:20 +0000

Just about all day you will hear references to 4/20 either in person or on Facebook. Though I do not partake in the activities that have made this date famous I would be remiss if I didn't celebrate Country musics pioneer of all things GREEN, Mr Willie Nelson!!! Willie has been the butt of many weed jokes but the facts are the facts, He is awesome. So

Should Older Singers Retire From Touring?

Kevin Richards — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:21:17 +0000

George Jones recently cancelled shows due to an on-going recovery after being hospitalized for six days due to an upper respiratory infection. The 80-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer joins the likes of Loretta Lynn and Merle Haggard, who have also had to cancel several recent shows due to illness. As a fan of traditional Country Music, I am thrilled [...]

Garth Wins Lawsuit & More in Casey's Taste of Country

GNA — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:17:41 +0000

Garth Brooks has come out on top once again. A jury has ruled in favor of him and his civil lawsuit against Integris Hospital in Yukon, Oklahoma. The hospital was found to be fraudulent in accepting $500,000 from Garth for naming rights to a new women’s center back in 2005, in honor of his mother. The [...]

Merle Haggard Cancels January Tour Dates

Kevin Richards — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:35:50 +0000

Merle Haggard has canceled his remaining January dates, due to a respiratory illness that landed him in a Georgia Hospital on Tuesday night. The 74 year-old Country Music Hall of Famer was about to play show on Tuesday night, January 17, when it was determined that he was too ill to perform. According to Rolling Stone, [...]

Classic Country Christmas Songs – Part Three

Kevin Richards — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:00:43 +0000

If you're looking to create that perfect Christmas playlist that will bring back memories, we've compiled a list of the top 20 Classic Country Christmas Songs that are sure to remind you of Christmases from long, long ago. This list focuses on original Classic Country Christmas Songs from 1949-1989. The list excludes holiday standards like 'Rudolph' by Gene Autry, 'Jingle Bell Rock' by Bobby Helms and 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' by Brenda Lee.

New Albums From Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins and More–New Tune Tuesday [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:06:55 +0000

It's tuesday so that means more new music in stores today as well as online. Today we have new albums from American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins and a couple country legends.

Merle Haggard and Some All American Music [VIDEO]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:54:09 +0000

When it comes to patriotic music, country music will always stand out, because it’s all American music. Plus the country stars can really do justice to a song, and make you proud to be an American. With Kevin Richards doing a tribute to the veterans on the Classic Country Hall Of Fame, I thought I [...]

Trio Tops Charts, Haggard Records Classic-Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Music and Memories of May 16 1998- Faith Hill is at No. 1 with ‘This Kiss.’ The song also makes the Top 10 on the pop charts. 1987- The “Trio” of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris hit No. 1 with ‘To Know Him Is To Love Him.’ The song is a remake of a pop [...]

Tammy Wynette's Controversial Death, Merle Haggard Born-Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:51:28 +0000

The Music and Memories of April 6 2009- George Strait is officially named the Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade during a taping for CBS. 1998- Tammy Wynette dies at home in Nashville from a blood clot in her lung. The controversial death causes family drama between Tammy’s widow, George Richey, and her children, who believe [...]

Today In Country History- Shania Beats Garth, Merle Pardoned By Reagan

Kevin Richards — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:57 +0000

The Music and Memories of March 14 The Headlines 2000- Shania surpasses Garth! As the ‘Come On Over’ album is certified for shipments of 17 million copies Shania Twain replaces Garth Brooks’ “No Fences” as the best-selling country album of all-time. To date it is reported that the album has sold over 39 million copies [...]

Today In Country History- Stones and Haggard, Statlers Discovered By Cash

Kevin Richards — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:00:36 +0000

The Music and Memories of March 9 The Headlines 2006- The Rolling Stones have Merle Haggard as their opening act when the band plays Little Rock, Arkansas. Brooks and Dunn also serve as an opening act on future shows. 2005- Chris LeDoux dies. Chris was a successful rodeo performer and award winning bull rider, who turned his rodeo [...]

Alan Jackson Parts With Major Record Label

Kevin Richards — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:24:06 +0000

Every artist will get to the point in their career when the relationship with their major record label comes to an end. For some artists, it happens after a few singles, for others it may come after a few albums, and for the very lucky, like Alan Jackson, the end of the line comes after 22 years of hit albums and 34 Number One hits.

Avoid A Blue Christmas

Kevin Richards — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:49:23 +0000

“It’s meant to be the happy time of year!” Merle Haggard wrote that lyric in his hit “If We Make It Through December.” Then there’s the Ernest Tubb classic, “Blue Christmas” from 1949, stating that “decorations of red on a green Christmas tree won’t mean a thing dear, if you’re not here with me!” If you weren’t [...]