Merle Haggard

Got a birthday coming up? So do these country artists!

These country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.

The spookiest night of the year has gone country!

In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song.

Some of these songs bring the artist's career full-circle, while others tell a haunting story of a life cut short.

They were called Young Country then and, appropriately, looked to the radio for inspiration.

The legendary actor and director has a long association with country music.

They know the heartbreak they sing about.

Including several delinquent youths, at least two singers battling addiction and one jealous rage that ended in murder.

He got the chance to really help his hero and friend out at the end.