There are a surprising number of country artists who have been through near-death experiences. The seven country singers profiled in this video have somehow managed to escape huge tragedies: gunshot wounds, stabbings, horrifying car wrecks and more.
Patsy Cline died in a tragic airplane crash on March 5, 1963, long ago enough that many country fans living today never had the opportunity to see her perform. However, they'll soon have the chance to see Cline live -- in hologram form.
Singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox first gained widespread acclaim as the 2010 runner-up on "American Idol" and, just as she had during her run on the singing competition, applied equal parts blues, country, folk and rock to her post-"Idol" debut, Farmer's Daughter...
"American Idol" alum Crystal Bowersox is headed to Broadway, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The songstress, who was named Season 9 runner-up after winning fans over with renditions of Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" and Shania Twain's "No One Needs to Know," will portray one of country music's most iconic stars in the upcoming production, "Always
While Keith Urban and Brad Paisley are so far both only rumored to be in the running for a spot at the judge's table during the new season of "American Idol," the members of Little Big Town think the show's producers are certainly looking in the right direction...
Patsy Cline, one of the most beloved and influential country artists of all-time, will be the subject of a brand-new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You, will open Friday, Aug. 24, for a 10-month run in the museum's East Gallery...
Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline may have the love of the country community, but that didn't stop Rolling Stone from including them in its "Women Who Rock" list. The countdown, which details "50 of the fiercest albums that female rock & rollers have given the world," brings together an eclectic group from Lady Gaga to Carole King.
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Mandy Barnett returns to the fabled Ryman Auditorium stage to portray the legendary Patsy Cline in the hugely successful 'Always ... Patsy Cline.' In conjunction with her return to the musical production, on May 24, the singer is releasing 'Sweet Dreams' on the Opry Music imprint...
Mandy Barnett is probably best known for her ongoing role as country legend Patsy Cline in the long-running, popular stage production, 'Always ... Patsy Cline,' but she's actually been building a legendary career of her own for years. Performing since the age of nine, Mandy spent years cutting her musical teeth as a Dollywood performer before bringing her talents to Music Row as a teen...
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