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Loretta Lynn: 5 Badass Moments She Changed Everything
When Loretta Lynn entered country music more than 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to what a female country singer could achieve.
Patty Loveless’ Self-Titled Debut Album: All of the Songs, Ranked
Loveless released her debut album on Oct. 1, 1986.
Country Songs Inspired By World Tragedies
Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.
Top 5 Terri Clark Songs
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Martina McBride
Think you're McBride's ultimate fan? Let's find out!
Eric Church’s ‘Sinners Like Me': All the Songs, Ranked
Did we get it right?
Top 10 Country Songs About Kissing
Pucker up!
Top 5 Aaron Tippin Songs
A purveyor of neo-classical country firmly rooted in tradition, Tippin has had a busy and successful career.
All of Garth Brooks’ Albums, Ranked
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