American Songwriter

On This Day in 1958, George Jones Released a Self-Pity Heartbreak Anthem Later Recorded by Loretta Lynn, Elvis Costello, Patty Loveless, and John Prine

Sixty-eight years ago today, George Jones released a hit single that would later inspire a long and diverse list of artists to record it.

Abbey Pierce celebrates debut full-length album, vinyl pressing at Jan. 16 show

Releasing your first full-length album is pretty exciting, but country singer Abbey Pierce is especially excited about the ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1952, Hank Thompson Released a Country Classic That Inspired a History-Making Song Six Months Later

Hank Thompson released "The Wild Side of Life" in January 1952, paving the way for a history-making hit to come out six months later.

Country music icon pulls out of show on doctor’s orders: ‘Hope we can make it up’

She is best known for her hits “I’ll Get Over Your,” “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” “Why Have You Left The One You Left ...
Richmond

Powhatan’s Jakson Castlebury gets set to compete at Loretta Lynn Ranch

When it comes to the biggest stage in amateur motocross, the conversation begins and ends with the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship held at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane ...