Merle Haggard

Hannah Harper is doubling down on her country roots as Season 24 of American Idol nears its end.

Merle is such a big deal in Johnson's family, his two daughters each have their own special Merle Haggard song.

From Dolly Parton to Garth Brooks, these seven country artists — including new 2026 inductee Taylor Swift — have all been honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Country music's heart beats with just three chords, but the stories it tells about love and life hit home like a heartfelt letter.

Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and David Allan Coe were among the titans of this experimental, daring subgenre.

This group of country stars collectively spent over four decades in prison, but one could argue they should've stayed longer.

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.

"This is not a political statement this is a question," Hagar captions.

There's just something about a duet that makes a sad song even sadder.

Country music is all about the real lives of working class people, so it's no surprise that unemployment, getting fired and getting laid off are all popular themes.

As it turns out, the ACM Triple Crown club is pretty exclusive in the world of country music.

Got a birthday coming up? So do these country artists!