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No Depression Oct 29

Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt’s Trio Remains Timeless, Continuing to Inspire Supergroups Today

Dolly Parton Emmylou Harris Linda Ronstadt Maria Muldaur Linda Thompson Ry Cooder Albert Lee David Lindley Kenny Edwards

American Songwriter Oct 29

On This Day in 1952, Hank Williams Ruled the Country Charts With a Song Named After a Famous Louisiana Dish

Hank Williams John Fogerty Brenda Lee

18 articles Oct 28

Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath Dolly Parton Tony Iommi Geezer Butler Bill Ward Alice in Chains Lamb of God Mastodon

American Songwriter, Billboard, Blabbermouth +12

American Songwriter Oct 28

6 Years Ago Today, the World Lost the Outlaw Country Pioneer Who Wrote Songs Recorded by Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson

Waylon Jennings Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson Billy Joe Shaver John Anderson Townes Van Zandt Harlan Howard Bobby Bare Willie Nelson

American Songwriter Oct 28

Mandy Barnett Delivers Stunning Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt Covers During Emotional Grand Ole Opry Set

Mandy Barnett Johnny Cash Linda Ronstadt Jeannie C. Riley Deana Carter Mackenzie Carpenter Megan Moroney Briley King

Saving Country Music Oct 28

New Country Artists Who Can Help Carry The Songs of Dolly Parton Forward

Dolly Parton Carter Faith Emily Ann Roberts Emily Zeck Hannah Harper Sierra Ferrell The Castellows

American Songwriter Oct 28

“Those Days Are Over”: George Strait Makes Candid Admission About His Future on Country Radio

George Strait Reba McEntire Chris Stapleton Kenny Rogers

American Songwriter Oct 28

Born 96 Years Ago Today in Arkansas, the Country Guitarist Who Grew Up Down the Road From Johnny Cash and Later Played With Hank Williams

Hank Williams Johnny Cash 1930s Tommy Tomlinson Johnny Horton Dolly Parton Norma Jean

12 articles Oct 27

Taylor Swift Lee Thomas Miller Lainey Wilson George Strait Brad Paisley Lyle Lovett Liz Rose Nathan Chapman Tim McGraw Steven Spielberg

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag +6

2 articles Oct 27

Dolly Parton ABC Reba McEntire Brad Paisley Ella Langley Darius Rucker Lady A Zac Brown

Billboard

American Songwriter Oct 27

Zach Top Joins Willie Nelson’s Son for a Stunning Rendition of His Father’s Classic Country Heartbreaker

Willie Nelson Zach Top Lukas Nelson

American Songwriter Oct 27

Born 87 Years Ago Today in Oklahoma, the Country Songwriter So Talented George Jones Recorded an Entire Album of His Songs

George Jones The Oak Ridge Boys 1930s Dallas Frazier Emmylou Harris Connie Smith Charley Pride

2 articles Oct 27

Taste of Country, The Boot

3 articles Oct 26

Dolly Parton Hannah Harper Luke Bryan Vince Gill Lauren Alaina

American Songwriter, Taste of Country, The Boot

2 articles Oct 26

Dolly Parton Mike Settle Kenny Rogers & The First Edition Carrie Underwood Kenny Rogers

Taste of Country, The Boot

BBC Music Oct 25

Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish

Dolly Parton Bronwen Jada Star

2 articles Oct 25

Dolly Parton Reba McEntire

Taste of Country, The Boot

6 articles Oct 24

Bad Wolves Dolly Parton John Boecklin

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire +3

American Songwriter Oct 24

Born 92 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the Legendary Nashville Songwriter Behind Hits for George Strait, Lefty Frizzell, and Keith Whitley

George Strait Lefty Frizzell Keith Whitley 1930s Whitey Shafer Bob Wills Ernest Tubb George Jones

American Songwriter Oct 24

3 Hank Williams Songs From 1949 That Changed Songwriting as We Know It

No Depression Oct 29

Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt’s Trio Remains Timeless, Continuing to Inspire Supergroups Today

Dolly Parton Emmylou Harris Linda Ronstadt Maria Muldaur Linda Thompson Ry Cooder Albert Lee David Lindley Kenny Edwards

18 articles Oct 28

Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath Dolly Parton Tony Iommi Geezer Butler Bill Ward Alice in Chains Lamb of God Mastodon

American Songwriter, Billboard, Blabbermouth +12

American Songwriter Oct 28

Mandy Barnett Delivers Stunning Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt Covers During Emotional Grand Ole Opry Set

Mandy Barnett Johnny Cash Linda Ronstadt Jeannie C. Riley Deana Carter Mackenzie Carpenter Megan Moroney Briley King

American Songwriter Oct 28

“Those Days Are Over”: George Strait Makes Candid Admission About His Future on Country Radio

George Strait Reba McEntire Chris Stapleton Kenny Rogers

12 articles Oct 27

Taylor Swift Lee Thomas Miller Lainey Wilson George Strait Brad Paisley Lyle Lovett Liz Rose Nathan Chapman Tim McGraw Steven Spielberg

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Happy Mag +6

American Songwriter Oct 27

Zach Top Joins Willie Nelson’s Son for a Stunning Rendition of His Father’s Classic Country Heartbreaker

Willie Nelson Zach Top Lukas Nelson

2 articles Oct 27

Taste of Country, The Boot

2 articles Oct 26

Dolly Parton Mike Settle Kenny Rogers & The First Edition Carrie Underwood Kenny Rogers

Taste of Country, The Boot

2 articles Oct 25

Dolly Parton Reba McEntire

Taste of Country, The Boot

American Songwriter Oct 24

Born 92 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the Legendary Nashville Songwriter Behind Hits for George Strait, Lefty Frizzell, and Keith Whitley

George Strait Lefty Frizzell Keith Whitley 1930s Whitey Shafer Bob Wills Ernest Tubb George Jones

American Songwriter Oct 29

On This Day in 1952, Hank Williams Ruled the Country Charts With a Song Named After a Famous Louisiana Dish

Hank Williams John Fogerty Brenda Lee

American Songwriter Oct 28

6 Years Ago Today, the World Lost the Outlaw Country Pioneer Who Wrote Songs Recorded by Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson

Waylon Jennings Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson Billy Joe Shaver John Anderson Townes Van Zandt Harlan Howard Bobby Bare Willie Nelson

Saving Country Music Oct 28

New Country Artists Who Can Help Carry The Songs of Dolly Parton Forward

Dolly Parton Carter Faith Emily Ann Roberts Emily Zeck Hannah Harper Sierra Ferrell The Castellows

American Songwriter Oct 28

Born 96 Years Ago Today in Arkansas, the Country Guitarist Who Grew Up Down the Road From Johnny Cash and Later Played With Hank Williams

Hank Williams Johnny Cash 1930s Tommy Tomlinson Johnny Horton Dolly Parton Norma Jean

2 articles Oct 27

Dolly Parton ABC Reba McEntire Brad Paisley Ella Langley Darius Rucker Lady A Zac Brown

Billboard

American Songwriter Oct 27

Born 87 Years Ago Today in Oklahoma, the Country Songwriter So Talented George Jones Recorded an Entire Album of His Songs

George Jones The Oak Ridge Boys 1930s Dallas Frazier Emmylou Harris Connie Smith Charley Pride

3 articles Oct 26

Dolly Parton Hannah Harper Luke Bryan Vince Gill Lauren Alaina

American Songwriter, Taste of Country, The Boot

BBC Music Oct 25

Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish

Dolly Parton Bronwen Jada Star

6 articles Oct 24

Bad Wolves Dolly Parton John Boecklin

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire +3

American Songwriter Oct 24

3 Hank Williams Songs From 1949 That Changed Songwriting as We Know It

Overview

Recent developments in classic country music include legal proceedings involving Jason Isbell and Suno over AI-generated artist identities, while Shaboozey and Lizzo reflect on Dolly Parton's influence on their careers. Birthdays and anniversaries honor key figures like the outlaw country rebel and folk legend, alongside tributes to songwriters and enduring classics such as 'Jolene' and 'Always Late with a Full Heart.'

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