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George Jones Dead at 81: Country Stars React

Chris Coleman — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:35:15 +0000

Country music artists and fans are reeling from the news that George Jones died earlier today. Country stars like Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and Faith Hill expressed their condolences to the entire Jones family. Several country stars expressed their feelings that Jones was the greatest country music singer of all time. We’ll pay [...]

Charlie Daniels Hospitalized for Pacemaker Implant and Pneumonia

Chris Coleman — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:41:48 +0000

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. In a statement, Mr. Daniels said, “I am thankful the doctors [...]

Remembering Patsy Cline on the 50th Anniversary of Her Death [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:09:25 +0000

50 years ago today, country music legend Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash at the age of 30. Patsy Cline’s musical career started to grow some roots back in 1947 when she first sang on radio. That performance went so well that she was asked to sing again, which then led to appearances [...]

Cat Classics News: Hank Williams' Estate Makes Over 200 Live Recordings Available

Chris Coleman — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:30:18 +0000

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.

Ray Price Goes After Blake Shelton for Comments About Classic Country Fans

Chris Coleman — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:08:35 +0000

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. In a Facebook post today, the 87-year-old entertainer took issue with comments Shelton made to GAC, in which he derided old country fans for not understanding the music of [...]

Johnny Cash Live Albums, Rarities Part of New 'The Complete Columbia Album Collection' Box Set

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:00:46 +0000

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.

Cat Classics Flashback: "Coal Miner's Daughter" by Loretta Lynn [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:00:50 +0000

A song that helps defines country music turns 43 years old today. “Coal Miners Daughter” was recorded by Loretta Lynn on October 1st, 1969. This song, which tells the story of her life growing up on a hill in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, was released in the middle of a career hot streak — over 30 [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:00:13 +0000

44 years ago this week, Merle Haggard had the top country song in the nation with, “Mama Tried.” Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried” was the fifth of 38 singles to hit the number one spot on the country music charts from 1966 to 1987. This weekend, enjoy an all-’60s edition of Cat Classics Sunday [...]

Dolly Parton Celebrates Gold-Selling Album 'An Evening With … Dolly'

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:45:13 +0000

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.

Cat Classics Flashback: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:00:46 +0000

Johnny Cash’s name was burnin’-up the country charts this week in 1963. First recorded by June Carter Cash’s sister, Anita Carter, “Ring of Fire,” written by Johnny and June Carter Cash with Merle Kilgore, appears on the “Ring of Fire:The Best of Johnny Cash” best-of album. The song was recorded in March, 1963, and within [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "All My Ex's Live In Texas" by George Strait [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:30:23 +0000

The King of Country Music held the #1 spot on the country chart this week in 1987. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one songs than any other artist, in any genre, in the history of music. He’s sold nearly 70 million albums; 13 of those albums have achieved multi-platinum status. Overall, he [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" by Tammy Wynette [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:00:29 +0000

One of the greatest female singers in country music history was at the top of the charts this week in 1968. Across her career, Tammy Wynette released 42 albums containing nearly 80 singles of which almost two dozen were number one hits. “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” was one of six consecutive number one songs for Wynette in a [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "Crazy Arms" by Ray Price [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:05:33 +0000

56 years ago this week, “Crazy Arms” by Ray Price was the top country song in the nation. Not only was “Crazy Arms” at the top of the charts this week in 1956, it would be the top country song in the nation for the next 19 weeks. Yes, this song spent 20 weeks at [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "Fall In Love" by Kenny Chesney [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:14:01 +0000

As we’re all getting ready to see Kenny Chesney on the beach in Wildwood, it’s fun to look back at a much younger Kenny Chesney. Kenny Chesney has been a staple on country music charts for nearly 20 years. This song, “Fall In Love,” was his first top ten hit back in 1995. Since this [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "Pure Love" by Ronnie Milsap [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:00:51 +0000

Ronnie Milsap was at the top of the country chart this week in 1974. Ronnie Milsap continues to have a remarkable country music career. He professional music career started to slowly take-off in the mid 1960s as a R&B singer; he briefly worked with Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Elvis Presley. By 1972, after a [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: Happy Birthday, Hank Williams, Jr. [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:00:15 +0000

Happy 63rd birthday to Bocephus! Hank Williams, Jr., first took to the stage to perform at the age of eight. After his father’s death in 1953, he became musically influenced by Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, and Jerry Lee Lewis. He had several hit songs in the 60s and 70s, but it wasn’t until the mid-70s [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: Happy Birthday, George Strait [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:08:29 +0000

The King of Country Music is celebrating his 60th birthday today. At the age of 60, to say George Strait has had a remarkable career is an understatement. He holds the world record for more number-one songs than any other artist, in any genre, in the history of music (59). He’s sold nearly 70 million [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" by Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:10:14 +0000

An unusual pairing had the top country song in the nation this week in 1984. When the talents of Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias met to record “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before,” a huge hit song was born. This song became Iglesias’ biggest hit in America and Nelson’s biggest European hit, while appearing [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: Happy Birthday, Randy Travis [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:08:48 +0000

Happy 53rd birthday to Randy Travis! Since the mid-1980′s, Randy Travis has recorded 20 albums containing 30 singles, 22 of which were number one hits. Throughout his career, he has sold over 25 million records, won six Grammy awards, a combined 25 CMA, ACM, and AMA awards, and even has a star on the Hollywood [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "Behind Closed Doors" by Charlie Rich [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:53:19 +0000

39 years ago this week, this was the #1 country song in the nation. Charlie Rich began his professional music career in the 1950s while serving in the Air Force. He left the military in 1955, but his career didn’t take off until 1973 when “Behind Closed Doors” became his first hit and first number [...]