Top 10 Country Artists of the 1970sTop 10 Country Artists of the 1970sFrom traditional-leaning artists to boundary-pushing outlaws to the daring women who spoke up about real issues, the 10 country artists below helped define country music in the '70s. Riane KoncRiane Konc
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesThey Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star NicknamesDo you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Top 10 Country Songs of the 1960sTop 10 Country Songs of the 1960sWhat's your No. 1 pick? Riane KoncRiane Konc
Joe Nichols Takes Us Inside His Sweeping Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘Sing Me Back Home’ [Exclusive Premiere]Joe Nichols Takes Us Inside His Sweeping Cover of Merle Haggard’s ‘Sing Me Back Home’ [Exclusive Premiere]He chose one of Haggard's most powerful songs as his latest classic cover. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]Country Singers Who Have Admitted to Smoking Pot [PICTURES]There are a number of country stars who enjoy a bit of marijuana every so often, or have at least tried it -- including some who may surprise you.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Merle Haggard's Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedMerle Haggard's Oldest Daughter, Dana, Has DiedHer brother, Ben Haggard, shared the news with his followers on social media.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Do You Know the Names of These 14 Country Stars’ Backing Bands?Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
Top 10 Country Christmas SongsTop 10 Country Christmas SongsYou can't have the holidays without music!The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Remember When Merle Haggard Received the Kennedy Center Honors?Remember When Merle Haggard Received the Kennedy Center Honors?It was a career highlight.Annie ReuterAnnie Reuter
A Stretch of California Highway Now Honors Merle HaggardA Stretch of California Highway Now Honors Merle HaggardThe Interstate 5-Highway 44 interchange in Redding, Calif., will now be named the Merle Haggard Memorial Overpass.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr