Dolly Parton

The interweb is an amazing tool, isn't it?  It's amazing how just one comment can be either misinterpreted, misquoted, or regurgitated from somewhere else on the web and inadvertently attributed to someone else.   I too reacted to the "Dolly Parton Getting Wealthy Off Of Whitney Houston" headline for being unfair to her (Dolly).  But I didn't blame Kevin for the headline, and neither sho

Maybe I'm taking this headline the wrong way.  Maybe I'm being to sensitive.  Maybe I'm just cranky and overtired.  I've been seeing this headline over and over again today, like this one from thefw.com-"Dolly Stands To Make Big Bucks Off Of Whitney Houston's Death".  Low blow!

I am a huge fan of Dolly Parton, and I actually play her music on my Sunday Morning show. Recently, the Country Music Hall of Famer made headlines  surrounding the death of Whitney Houston.  Here's the scoop- Much like when Michael Jackson or Johnny Cash died, Whintey Houston's songs have become popular all over again.  Since her death, Houston's hits have received increased spins on the radio, ha

With the 2012 Grammy Awards approaching on Sunday night, I thought it would be fun to remember some 'forgotten' Country Grammy winners of the '80s.  Unlike the CMA or ACM Awards, the Grammy Awards offer recognition to artists and songs that don't always have mainstream radio success.

If you're looking for a family friendly movie with lots of laughs and great music, check out 'Joyful Noise' with Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah!

Every Sunday Morning, GNA features the best in Classic Country Music from 6-9am.  We've put together a list of our favorite Country Music Songs of All-Time.

Dolly Parton returns to the big screen Friday, January 13 with her first major motion picture since 1992's 'Straight Talk.'

Dolly Parton has the perfect topic for her next try at a Broadway musical: herself. The singer, songwriter and star of the upcoming ‘Joyful Noise’ movie says she’d love to make her personal story of determination and success into a musical, and has even begun to work on it.

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

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

I was working on my Vatican blog when producer Jeff Levack stormed in, excitingly announcing "Richie! here's a subject for yo to blog about-Billy Joel's Piano Man album was released on this day back in 1973".   And that does excite me for sure.  But what is Billy's connection to country music?  Glad you asked!

An unusual early-autumn nor'easter is bringing a mix of snow, rain and slush to our listening area. While many people are bummed that an early storm has ruined our Halloween weekend, I'm the crazy person who pulled out the Christmas CDs when the snow started to fall.