Willie Nelson

In 1963, Buck Owens topped the country charts with "Act Naturally," which opened with the prophetic line "They're gonna put me in the movies." But decades before that tune was a hit, country stars were already trading the concert stage for the sound stage.

Nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation.

It doesn't have to be country to be country!

You can't have the holidays without music!

We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Whether you're a country fan or not, these albums are must-listens!

They have known the pain they sing about.

Some of country music's biggest stars have released serious protest songs over the years.

The tour bus is their home away from home. These are pretty scary.

There's nothing like a concert: the spectacle of live music, the experience of seeing songs you love brought to life ... and the possibility of the unexpected.

There are many country music stars who have equally famous relatives, many of whom are in the music industry as well.

Some of country music's biggest names got out on the gridiron before they made it big in music.