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At No. 1 on This Day in 1989, Randy Travis’ Timeless Country Love Song Written Specifically for Those Who Might Never See the Ocean

Thirty-seven years ago today, Randy Travis was at the top of the country chart with one of the best love songs ever written.
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Here’s How You Can Watch Paul McCartney’s ‘Man On The Run’ Documentary Before Its TV Premiere

The new Paul McCartney documentary, ‘Man On The Run,’ will be shown in theaters for one night only in February 2026 before ...
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On This Day in 1984, We Lost the Honky Tonk Forefather Whose Smash Hits Were Covered by Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, and Ernest Tubb

Forty-two years ago today, the singer/songwriter who is believed to have coined the term "honky tonk" was born in Texas.
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‘American Idol’ Hits High Note With Biggest Debut Audience in Four Years

Season 24 of 'American Idol' brought big numbers for ABC as it kicked off with its strongest premiere ratings in years.
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Kenny Chesney Reveals His Favorite Song From His Own Catalogue—And It’s Not What You’d Think

Kenny Chesney's favorite song from his own catalogue is more than 20 years old and was never released as a single.
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Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Career Is Getting the Netflix Treatment This Spring: Here’s What You Need To Know

A documentary chronicling the career of country music superstar Lainey Wilson is headed to Netflix this April.
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The “Anti-Stones” Rolling Stones Track Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Wrote While Locked in a “Horrible Little Apartment”

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards had their first real co-writing session under lock and key, per Andrew Loog Oldham's orders.
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Born on This Day in 1950, the Country Hitmaker and ‘Playboy’ Cover Model Who Walked Away From Fame To Raise a Family

Seventy-six years ago today, the recording artist, actress, and model who graced the 'Hee-Haw' set and 'Playboy' magazine was ...
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On This Day in 1983, Alabama Released the No. 1 Single That Later Became a Favorite for Generations of Crimson Tide Fans

Forty-three years ago today, Alabama released a No. 1 hit that would find lasting popularity as a college football anthem.
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Anna’s Archive Faces Eye-Popping $13 Trillion Legal Battle With Spotify and Top Record Labels

Spotify and the three major record labels are taking legal action against Anna’s Archive in a staggering $13 trillion lawsuit.
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3 Nostalgic Rock Ballads From the 1980s That Take You Back to the Era Every Time

There’s something about a rock ballad that stirs feelings of nostalgia even when the lyrics aren’t particularly wistful.
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3 Heartland Rock Songs From the 1990s That Prove Grunge Didn’t Completely Rule the Decade

Grunge was a dominant genre in the 1990s, but it didn’t dominate everything as these heartland rock classics prove.