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George Jones Dead at 81: Country Stars React
4 weeks ago Country music artists and fans are reeling from the news that George Jones died earlier today.
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Charlie Daniels Hospitalized for Pacemaker Implant and Pneumonia
March 28, 2013 Country music icon Charlie Daniels is expected to remain in a hospital until Friday as he recovers from pneumonia and a pacemaker implant to regulate his heart rate. The singer was admitted to a Nashville area hospital earlier this week after not feeling well.
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Remembering Patsy Cline on the 50th Anniversary of Her Death [VIDEO]
March 5, 2013 50 years ago today, country music legend Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash at the age of 30.
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Cat Classics News: Hank Williams’ Estate Makes Over 200 Live Recordings Available
January 28, 2013 2013 marks 90 years since the birth of country legend Hank Williams and 60 years since his tragic death. While he didn't live to see 30, the indelible mark he left on the genre is indisputable. Now, the Hank Williams Estate, which is overseen by his children Jett and Hank Williams, Jr., is making over 200 live performance recordings available to movie houses, TV production companies and ad agencies.
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Ray Price Goes After Blake Shelton for Comments About Classic Country Fans
January 25, 2013 Legendary country star Ray Price is not happy with reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton, and he's not afraid to say so in public.
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Johnny Cash Live Albums, Rarities Part of New ‘The Complete Columbia Album Collection’ Box Set
During his nearly 50 years in country music, Johnny Cash proved to be one of the most prolific recording artists of his time. He brought equipment everywhere -- often to prisons -- to capture unique sounds and tensions on tape. Those rarities and long since forgotten live albums are just part of what's included in the new 'The Complete Columbia Album Collection' box set.
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Cat Classics Flashback: “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Loretta Lynn [VIDEO]
October 1, 2012 A song that helps defines country music turns 43 years old today.
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Cat Classics Flashback: “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard [VIDEO]
August 31, 2012 44 years ago this week, Merle Haggard had the top country song in the nation with, "Mama Tried."
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Dolly Parton Celebrates Gold-Selling Album ‘An Evening With … Dolly’
It’s hard to believe that Dolly Parton experienced a first in her career last week, so deep into the legendary singer’s success in country music. Friday morning (Aug. 10), Parton’s label — Dolly Records — earned its first gold-selling album for her Cracker Barrel double-disc, ‘An Evening With … Dolly.’ In addition to it being the first big-selling album for her record label, it was also the first gold-selling project for Cracker Barrel.
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Cat Classics Flashback: “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash [VIDEO]
July 28, 2012 Johnny Cash's name was burnin'-up the country charts this week in 1963.
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Cat Classics Flashback: “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” by George Strait [VIDEO]
July 13, 2012 The King of Country Music held the #1 spot on the country chart this week in 1987.
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Cat Classics Flashback: “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” by Tammy Wynette [VIDEO]
June 30, 2012 One of the greatest female singers in country music history was at the top of the charts this week in 1968.