We here at Whiskey Riff often wonder what Jolene had to look like for Dolly Parton to be worried about her stealing her man. Dolly has, across decades, been an icon that women and men adore. She’s ...
On this day, November 21, 1987, this famous country artist released his 38th and final No. 1 hit on the Billboard country charts.
Nelson recorded Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, produced with Mickey Raphael, at his Pedernales Studios in Austin. It features Raphael on the harmonica; “Sister Bobbie” Nelson on the piano; Kevin ...
These lovely little country songs from 1977 were certainly popular, but they didn't quite get that coveted No. 1 spot on the charts.
Preparing to enter his seventh decade in the music industry, 92-year-old country music and American icon Willie Nelson is releasing his 78th solo album. "Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle" arrives on ...
Willie Nelson is one of the few OG's we have left in the country music genre. It's hard to believe his career spans over 70 ...
Merle Haggard expressed his disdain for modern country music and said that Martina McBride's 'Independence Day' is one he especially hated.
Prescott's own Sky "Daddy" Conwell and George Janack pay tribute to traditional Country Music icon Merle Haggard in this ...
This is FRESH AIR. I'm David Bianculli. This week marks the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, the country music concert founded by Willie Nelson as a fundraiser to benefit farmers. Held in Champaign, ...