Hank Williams Jr, Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon are the 2020 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The news was particularly sweet for Williams, whose legendary father, Hank Williams, was one of the three inaugural inductees in 1961, along with Jimmie Rodgers ...
I loved all genres of music. Only one I didn’t get into was the heavy metal.[Laughs]You know, that was a little tough for me. But I even, you know, can appreciate some country in those times and even
Charlie Monk was a longtime power player in the Nashville country music industry. The legendary broadcaster and Country Radio Hall of Fame member was known as "the Mayor of Music Row" for his insider connections to every part of the business. He died on Dec. 19 at his home in Nashville a...
In arecent press release, the band aimed to “bring real ’90s country music back to a format that’s been drowning in male sensitivity, cashmere cardigan sweaters and programmed drum loops.” Hot Country Knights is comprised of members of Bentley’s live touring band under alter egos: lead ...
From there, Turner's star shined throughout the '80s and early '90s with such standout songs as "We Don't Need Another Hero," "Typical Male," "What You Get Is What You See," "The Best" and "I Don't Wanna Fight." Turner won 12 Grammy Awards over the course of her music caree...
river on horseback in 1984. Clara (known as Cissie) was born in 1952 and pursued music. Ernest Ray was born in 1954 and is part of the family business. Finally, Peggy and Patsy were born on Aug. 6, 1954 and went on to enjoy country music success as the Lynns in the late '90s. ...
Death metal grandma and holocaust escapee Inge Ginsberg died this year at 99. Ginsberg became a beloved figure on the metal world when she discovered metal music in her 90s and formed a metal band called Inge & the TritoneKings. Inge & the TritoneKings notably released “Totenköpften” (La...
The first time we encountered the term 'insurgent country,' we were in the mid-90s. The roots-rock music world was quickly evolving, and a Chicago-based upstart called Bloodshot Records was putting out compilations featuring groups involving the likes of Jon Langford (and his Hillbilly Lovechild...
Celebrate autumn with an afternoon of line dancing, 2 stepping, day drinking and more, featuring the Golden Horse Ranch Band playing 80s and 90s country classics.You can get your kicks, and still be home for dinner.Come join us for some boot-scootin’ day-drinkin’ line dancin’ food-eat...
the word out about her business, Vaughn hosts special events. In conjunction with her ribbon-cutting ceremony, for example, she held “Candles and Cocktails,” where participants received instruction and materials to make their own Sleepy Jean’s candle as they enjoyed music, snacks and libations...