Staff Picks
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A Farewell to Remember: The Four Brothers’ Last Song Becomes Their Enduring Legacy
The Four Brothers delivered a moving final TV performance, turning their shared song into a timeless legacy. Their heartfelt farewell…
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Rod Stewart Performed “Maggie May” for the 1,710th Time—Yet Delivered It with Fresh Energy Like Never Before
At 80 years old, Rod Stewart showed Glastonbury that rock and roll doesn’t come with an expiration date. Taking over…
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The Hollies Spark a Frenzy with the Mesmerizing Rhythms of “Stop Stop Stop” in 1966
What a brilliant 3-minute blast of music and humor! Sitar-esque banjo with reverb, pitch perfect harmonies, hilarious story line. Even…
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The Everly Brothers’ “Cathy’s Clown” Ushers in a New Era of Pop: Chart Triumph, Crossover Appeal, and Lasting Legacy (1960)
This song was released in 1960 and became an instant hit, standing out with its striking harmonies and innovative production.…
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Heart Moves Led Zeppelin to Tears with a Soul-Stirring “Stairway to Heaven” at the Kennedy Center Honors
When Heart took the stage at the Kennedy Center Honors to honor Led Zeppelin, few anticipated the emotional wave that…
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Linda Ronstadt was honored with one of the nation’s highest cultural awards during a ceremony filled with emotional tributes and powerful performances
At the Kennedy Center Honors, Linda Ronstadt was met with a powerful standing ovation in recognition of a career that…
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Heartbeat Song & I Am Not Okay: Kelly Clarkson Blends Family Magic with Raw Duet Power
The arena fell silent. The music cut out, lights dimming to a hush. Jelly Roll leaned toward the mic: “Remy,…
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The Kinks’ “Lola” Redefines Pop Narratives with Gender-Bending Charm in 1970
This song, released in 1970, just proves there's something in the water in the UK—it's like they’re destined to produce…
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Carrie Underwood and Son Isaiah’s ‘Little Drummer Boy’ Duet Brings Heartfelt Magic to HBO Max’s Holiday Special
“Sing it, buddy!” Carrie Underwood, then 37, radiated pride as her 5-year-old son, Isaiah Fisher, sweetly led their emotional duet…
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Patsy Cline’s ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ Opens New Doors for Country-Pop Crossover in 1957
This song of Patsy Cline, released in 1957, proves Patsy had no strain in her voice, no pressure, no hard…
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Scotty McCreery Captured Hearts with a Heartfelt “This Is It”
Scotty McCreery's "This Is It" features a remarkable music video for an incredible song by an outstanding country musician.
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Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery Deliver One of Country’s Greatest Duets with “I Told You So” on American Idol
Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery’s duet of “I Told You So” has been crowned one of the greatest duets in…
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Charlie Rich’s ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Redefined Country Intimacy and Crossover Appeal in 1973
This song was released in 1973 and became one of the most smooth and sensual songs of the early '70s.…
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Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job and Shove It” Becomes a Working-Class Anthem in 1977
''Johnny Paycheck was a strange man, but he made some of the best country music of his era. My Mom…
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The Statler Brothers’ “Flowers on the Wall” Breaks Genre Barriers and Captures a Generation in 1965
This song topped both Billboard’s country and pop charts in 1965 and even won a Grammy the following year. But…
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Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” Redefines the Country-Pop Crossover in 1975
One of greatest songs ever written and one of the greatest singers in music history …nothing more to be said.
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Josh Turner Honors a Country Gospel Classic With Soul and Stillness
This performance shows that anyone who can sing a Randy Travis song this well truly deserves an award. If anyone…
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Scotty McCreery Delivers the Most Beloved Cover of Garth Brooks’ “The Dance”
Listeners said his performance was the best cover they have ever heard of a Garth Brooks song!
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Eddy Arnold’s “Make the World Go Away” Brought Country-Pop to the Forefront and Redefined the Nashville Sound in 1965
This song was released in 1965 and became one of the most pleading and gentle songs of the early '60s.…
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Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s “Easy Lovin’” Revives Country Romance and Dominates Charts in 1971
If you never noticed Conway almost never smiles on his other songs, watch him by his self and you will…
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