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Three people were hospitalized after Willie Nelson's band's tour bus slammed into a bridge pillar on I-30 in Sulphur Springs, Texas early Saturday morning (Nov. 23). The singer was not on board, but the incident has resulted in the postponement of several tour dates.

I love finding gems from artists before they were big stars.  Before Joe Nichols had 'Sunny and 75' and even before his breakout hit 'The Impossible,' there was 'Six Of One.'  Funny thing is that I even remember this video, but had no idea it was the guy who ended up being who we know as Joe Nichols.  Enjoy the super long mullet and 90's flare!

Hank Williams, Jr. has been a longtime supporter of U.S. troops, and now he's being recognized for his efforts.

In my predictions for 2013, I made in the early part of this year, I'm actually doing quite well.  The one thing that hasn't quite come to fruition yet is the return of Garth Brooks.  That being said, so many hints are coming at us to show that Garth's comeback could be on the horizon.

Emmylou Harris has issued a plea in her alleged hit-and-run case from October 2012.

Dolly Parton will help ring in the holiday season by starring in a Lifetime original movie, 'A Country Christmas Story.'

We lost the Possum, George Jones -- who is considered one of the greatest country singers ever, if not the greatest country singer ever -- earlier this year. Of course, the 2013 CMA Awards paid tribute to the legend, with Alan Jackson and George Strait performing a duet of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' which is Jones' most recognizable and beloved song.

There are plenty of ways that prove that a celebrity or a star has really and truly arrived. They get a record deal, sell millions of albums, pack a residency in Las Vegas or get their own wax figure. But a musician has unquestionably made a lasting cultural impact when they get their own postage stamp! Canadian superstar Shania Twain will be the recipient of her very own stamp in her native count

Merle Haggard put on an excellent show Tuesday night at The Centre, in what could be the last time we get to see him perform in the Tri-State.  As he went through his endless number of hits, I got to thinking, 'What's next for country music?'  I don't have a problem with the evolution of country.  I like the new stuff.  I like the old stuff.  What I don't see is iconic figures like Merle making a

Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker and Jennifer Nettles will take the stage to honor Kenny Rogers after the country legend is presented with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2013 CMA Awards.

The legendary Loretta Lynn has postponed a show planned in Iowa due to exhaustion.

Willie Nelson plays a mysterious character named Nick in one of the year's more anticipated Christmas movies. 'Angels Sing' will be available on demand and in select theaters beginning Nov. 1. Watch the country legend star alongside Harry Connick, Jr. in this clip, premiering exclusively on Taste of Country.