Jerry Lee Lewis

Including three racial slurs, one anti-gay musing and one political statement that by comparison feels minor league to the transgressions around it.

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

All of these six country greats violated the Grand Ole Opry's code of conduct.

Bombshell lawsuits, cheating scandals and even one murder all made this list of the biggest stories that have rocked country music's headlines.

The death of a spouse is one of the most devastating things anyone can experience. These stars suffered unthinkable tragedy, but ultimately learned to love again.

Lewis is best known for his work in rock 'n' roll, but a representative for his family says the country genre was just as important to him.

His death comes days after his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Happy birthday to "The Killer"!

Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.