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Elvis Presley tried to keep from sounding too "country" but his fans didn't care.

Listen to Dolly Parton's 45 RPM tune "Jolene" slowed down to 33 1/3 on our vintage record player

Merle Haggard's 1982 tune lamented the loss of many American traditions including the silver dollar

Barely able to stand up, Patsy Cline was able to forget about her car wreck for a few minutes and record her classic "Crazy" in one take.

In 1954 Elvis, Scotty and Bill booked recording time at the Sun Records studio in Memphis. They ended that session as legends.

A big part of country music began in Louisiana on the "Louisiana Hayride". Let's feature some Louisiana tunes for this Mardi Gras week,

With fantastic timing Merle Haggard's POW song became number one just as our soldiers were returning home from Vietnamese prisons.

Vinyl records can be worth a lot in excellent condition. You may have a few lurking in your attic or basement right now.

I met the "First Lady of Country" Tammy Wynette in 1985 and ended up with her and the rocky banks of the Ohio River

Patsy Cline & Loretta Lynn Shared Many Things-Even Underwear!

The Statlers never dreamed they would give a private serenade to Elizabeth Taylor on their tour bus.

Country music is best experienced live. Have you seen any of these in person?