She was popular in pop music and country and became the first singer to have television programs on all three major networks, including “The Patti Page Show” on ABC. In 1999, after 51 years of performing, Page won her first Grammy for traditional pop vocal performance for “Live at Carne...
Country music stars Charlie Daniels, Crystal Gayle andBlake Sheltonoffered their condolences on Twitter. "He once spent an entire day at his place in Tennessee showing me all the memorabilia he'd gathered over the years where he gave me a pair of his stage boots," Shelton's account said. ...
Ferlin Husky, a pioneering country music entertainer in the 1950s and early ’60s known for hits like “Wings of a Dove” and “Gone,” died Thursday. He was 85. The 2010 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee died at his home, hall spokeswoman Tina Wright said. He had a history of he...
Although hedied much too youngat the age of 29,Hank Williams Sr. did live to see himself become a major country music star when 33 of his songs hit the charts while he was still alive. However, it seemed like no one at the time would realize the impact his songwriting would have on ...
Country music star Toby Keith has died, his social media sites andwebsiteannounced early Tuesday. He was 62. The statement said he "passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family a...
Pride was one of only three African Americans to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. His last public performance was at the CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 11. He sang “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” with Jimmie Allen ...
Roni Stoneman, 85 A member of pioneering country music family the Stonemans and a fixture on the banjo, Roni Stoneman rose to solo fame as aHee Hawstar, due to both her musical and comedic talents. Shediedon Feb. 21 at the age of 85. ...
Roni Stoneman, 85 A member of pioneering country music family the Stonemans and a fixture on the banjo, Roni Stoneman rose to solo fame as aHee Hawstar, due to both her musical and comedic talents. Shediedon Feb. 21 at the age of 85. ...
Country starKathy Mattea chimed in Tuesdayon Facebook, as well, saying, “Today is a sad day ... our friend Billy Edd Wheeler passed away yesterday in North Carolina. He was a true Renaissance man ... a songwriter, playwright, poet, performer, painter, and author. He had a great ...
Ralph Emery, a legendary country music broadcasting star and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died.