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Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, The Eagles, Robert Plant, Jewel, and Jon Bon Jovi are the latest in a long line of rock and pop stars to find success with country music.

When it comes to Jason Aldean, the country hitmaker knows his way around a "G-spot" or two--namely, gritty guitars and Georgia, his home state.

Country singer-songwriters know there's more to hit music than tunes about cheatin' and love gone wrong, as evidenced by the format's full supply of songs for a rainy day

Drawing on real life and making their childhood dreams come true, musicians Kristy Osmunson and Kelley Shepard turned duo Bombshel into a chart-climbing act in 2009.

With millions of album sales and sold-out concerts worldwide, Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks have decided to disband the genre's best-selling duo in history.

While today's country fans may not know him by name, spin one of Gene Watson's classics--such as "Love in the Hot Afternoon" or "Farewell Party"--and faces light up.

Travel source markets and destinations are suffering a slump in the tourism industry. Here is what's happening globally and how travel is still possible.

In 1952, she became country music's first bona-fide female star with her once-controversial debut single, and today, she has her very own career-commemorating exhibit.

Annually, Valentine's Day puts added focus on the greatest love songs of all time. But for country fans and singers, music inspired by real-life love is always in style.

Most country fans know "Big Kenny" Alphin as one-half of the hit duo Big & Rich. But on his new solo CD, he demonstrates his musical freedom via inspired reflection.

The music memorabilia of traditional-country's Charlie Walker has been donated by his widow to the Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University.

Grammy Award-winning country singer-guitarist Steve Wariner has created a tribute CD in honor of his late friend and mentor, Chet Atkins.

Miley Cyrus has taken the tween culture by storm. Her talents lie in acting and singing, and her outlook is bright and sunny!

Only lasting one season, Bret Maverick is currently airing on Encore Westerns. For this revival of the classic series, Garner was nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe.

Music City-based songwriters Bridgette Tatum and Danny Myrick have garnered their first top-country hit, thanks to country singer Jason Aldean's energetic interpretation.

Country music is romantic and tender, the perfect combination for wedding reception music. Country wedding songs are folksy and the lyrics speak to traditional values.

Does John Howard's plan for a regional carbon-emissions pact signal a radical change to relations with the Asia-Pacific and Australian foreign policy generally?

Molly Johnson is feeling Lucky these days; buoyantly and soulfully lucky. It facts she wants you to know that, so she calls her latest album, you guessed it: 'Lucky'

Country duo Sugarland earns its first #1 on the "Billboard" Top 200 in the second week of release for its critically acclaimed third album "Love On The Inside."

Several reigning CMA titleholders resurfaced on the 2009 final ballot, from established country stars to newer artists with crossover appeal at radio and on the charts.

Country music's Eric Durrance closed 2008 on a career high as the opening act for headliner Jason Aldean only to find his home destroyed. From the ashes, he's found hope.

Before "You're Gonna Miss This" was the fastest-rising No. 1 of Trace Adkins' music career, it was a running joke in the home of Nashville songwriter Lee Thomas Miller.

Country singer Heidi Newfield, the energetic, vocally powerful voice of hitmakers Trick Pony, is now a solo artist with a hit single, "Johnny & June" all her own.

She's sold more than 90 million records and charted more hits than any other female artist of her day, and in 2009, she'll get the Grammy Awards' highest honor.

For some devoted rock fans-turned-gamers, it was just a nasty rumor. But thanks to country music's perpetual fan base and popularity, "Rock Band'" is diversifying.

Some of the best artists are like fine diamonds; they are rare, transparent, and made of many facets. Randy Travis has certainly gone from being a diamond in the rough

The Cash surname is royalty in country music circles, but its legacy didn't start, nor end, with The Man in Black. Johnny's brother has long carried on the hit tradition.

The Academy of Country Music recently announced the nominees for its 44th annual awards presentation, which will air live from Las Vegas on April 5, 2009.

In the autobiographical "Random Memories," Statler Brothers Harold and Don Reid share private struggles and personal stories from their decades-long career.

Country fans, country stars, rock stars and movie stars mingled during the Country Music Association's 42nd annual awards show on Nov. 12, 2008, in Nashville.

Country singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris, the Statler Brothers, Tom T. Hall and the late Ernest "Pop" Stoneman make up the Country Music Hall of Fame's Class of 2008.

John Hartford was many things in life, from steamboat captain, fiddle and banjo player, to hit songwriter, Grammy-winning artist, author, folklorist and father.

They began in 1955 as teens, performing as a gospel quartet in their Staunton, Va., hometown, and went on to become the most-awarded group in country history.

In June 2009 country music star Clint Black appeared at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, celebrating his 20th anniversary as a recording artist.

From Tom Petty and AC/DC to Guns N' Roses, country music's Jason Aldean and newcomers Lady Antebellum sprinkled their respective hit-country sets with rockin' fun.

Award-winning country newcomer Taylor Swift harmonizes with British rock band Def Leppard for a genre-merging live concert that airs on CMT in November.

Dolly Parton's enduring love for former duet-partner Porter Wagoner inspired her career's signature song. But her aggravation with his stubbornness motivated her, too.