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Fred Carter, Jr., Famed Musician, Dies at 76

Fred Carter, Jr., the Nashville-based musician whose distinctive guitar was heard on recordings by several of the most influential and popular country and pop artists of all time, died Saturday, July...

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Levon Helm Dead: Drummer for The Band Dies at 71 After Long Battle With Cancer

Levon Helm, the enigmatic drummer and baritone vocalist behind The Band has died at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with cancer, the Times-Herald Record reports. Helm had been hospitalized at New...

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Country Stars Who Stand Up Against Cancer

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way. The truth is, almost everyone knows someone who's battling against the horrific...

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Fred Carter, Jr., Famed Musician, Dies at 76

Fred Carter, Jr., the Nashville-based musician whose distinctive guitar was heard on recordings by several of the most influential and popular country and pop artists of all time, died Saturday, July...

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Levon Helm Dead: Drummer for The Band Dies at 71 After Long Battle With Cancer

AP Photo, Richard Drew Levon Helm, the enigmatic drummer and baritone vocalist behind The Band has died at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with cancer, the Times-Herald Record reports. Helm had...

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The Weight Band, 'You're Never Too Old (to Rock 'n' Roll)'

The late Levon Helm co-wrote this track. Continue reading…

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50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die

The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime. Continue reading…

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25 Country and Americana Artists You Might Not Know Are Canadian

Okay, sure, we all know Shania Twain is from Canada ... but did you know about these others? Continue reading…

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Kip Moore Covers 'The Weight' With After the Sunburn Tourmates

Moore and tourmates Jillian Jacqueline and Jordan Davis gave a powerful performance of the 1968 classic "The Weight" at a recent After the Sunburn Tour stop. Continue reading…

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LOOK: Country Stars Who Have Been on the Cover of 'Rolling Stone'

Roots rock group the Band were the first country act to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone, in 1968; most recently, Eric Church earned the cover spot in August of 2018. Continue reading…

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News Roundup: People's Choice Awards Nominees Revealed + More

Congratulations to the 2019 People's Choice Awards nominees! Continue reading…

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Country Stars Who Stand Up Against Cancer

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way. Continue reading…

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Price, Gill + More to Honor 'The Last Waltz' in Nashville

The Last Waltz Nashville: An All-Star Celebration of the Band's Historic Farewell Concert is set for Nov. 23 at Bridgestone Arena. Continue reading…

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50 Country Albums Everyone Must Hear Before They Die

Whether you're a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens! Continue reading…

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