conway twitty

Typecasting country artists as flipping between sounding sad and nostalgic paints a limited picture that leaves out the ever-presence of humor within the genre.

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

What a dynamic duo!

Which one's your favorite?

May they rest in peace ...

On April 3, 1971, Lynn and Twitty's debut single, "After the Fire Is Gone," landed at the top of the charts.

April showers bring May flowers ... and some really good country songs about rain.

Country singer Jeff Bates has often been compared to Conway Twitty, and now fans will have their chance to hear him sing some of the country legend's most beloved songs. Bates is set to release 'Me and Conway' in November.

99.5 WKDQ is always giving you big ways to win and coming soon you'll be able to choose one of five destinations on all corners of the US map, if you are our big winner, but you have to be a WKDQ Country Club Member.  To celebrate, all this weekend, we're taking you around the country with songs that mention states, cities, and places around the great USA.