After years of listening to almost nothing but metal, these five songs were my gateway to the world of country music.

Country comes naturally to Ringo Starr. It's been a low-key part of his of his career since his Beatle beginnings, so it was ...

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The modern day country music fan is quite a bit more tolerant of edgy or controversial songs than fans were 30 or 40 years ago, and as a result, there are fewer banned country songs today.

Country rock icon and general musical polymath ... of hummable tunes that fell into a few basic categories – happy love songs ...

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Originally from Oregon, Carson grew up immersed in music, cultivating a love for country ... essence of traditional country music sets them apart in the modern scene. Songs like “Drinkin ...