The first country album to go platinum was released 50 years ago. See what it was, and look back on more country music history.

Stacker compiled a list of noteworthy milestones from each year of country music history, using a variety of news articles, ...
American Songwriter

These 4 Country Songs From the 1970s Make Us Glad That Classic Country Is Back

There's nothing quite like 1970s country songs. Here are some classics you definitely already know, or definitely should.
American Songwriter

3 Country Music Ballads With Stories as Good as Classic American Novels

Lots of the finest country music songs in the canon are rooted in the rich tradition of American literature. That being so, some of the ballads that reside under the genre’s umbrella arguably come ...
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‘The Grand Ole Opry,’ a fixture in country music, turns 100

The famous country music venue and radio show “The Grand Ole Opry” turns 100 years old today. Grand Ole Opry host Charlie Mattos and country music star Mandy Barnett share some big moments from the ...

Adam Gopnik salutes the immigrant experience that shaped American music

In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as ...