Willie Nelson releases 78th studio album in tribute to Merle Haggard. The 12 track listing includes hits such as Mama Tried, If We Make It Through December, and Okie From Muskogee.
Some of country music's biggest hits have fallen off hard in recent years, likely because they contain some of the most cringe-worthy lyrics ever written.
Over the last few decades, bands have been disappearing from the country music scene, with a stronger focus on individual artists. With only a handful of popular bands remaining, one has to wonder what led to this dramatic shift in the industry.
Rolling Stone, which now has a site dedicated exclusively to country music, has stood up and they have taken notice by naming Owensboro as one of the best destinations for country music fans.
He's examined the Civil War, prohibition, baseball, jazz, and now filmmaker Ken Burns will take on the subject of country music for his next documentary series for PBS.