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With over 100 million records sold worldwide, 60 No. 1 hits and three CMA Entertainer of the Year awards to his name, George Strait has certainly earned his “King of Country” nickname. Even at 62 years old, his influence on country music remains strong, and he himself remains relevant to the genre. Continue reading…

When Brantley Gilbert spent time on the road with Tim McGraw last year, the country newcomer learned a lot from the seasoned artist — and found out that they have a bit in common, too. Continue reading…

Alan Mayor, whose photos chronicled the country music industry for almost 40 years, died Sunday (Feb. 22) in Clarksville, Tenn., at age 65. He had recently suffered a series of strokes and was residing in a rehabilitation center at the time of his death. Mayor was the principal photographer of Garth Brooks’ early career. He… Read more »

Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss will revive their co-headlining tour for a short run of dates this summer. Continue reading…

Jason Aldean has a slew of hit songs under his belt buckle thanks to his six albums and 20-plus singles. Fan-favorite hits like “Big Green Tractor,” “When She Says Baby,” “Burnin’ It Down” and, of course, his duet with Kelly Clarkson, “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” fill out his repertoire — but Aldean almost missed out on the chance to record one …