Alison Krauss

There's nothing quite like a live country music show ... but the next best thing might just be a live country music album.

You can hear the warmth of her mama's voice in every note she sings.

Do you agree?

Which one is your favorite?

The rising country star has a family connection to the bluegrass queen.

If you're cut from the cloth of those that just don't like country music, we understand -- kind of.

From seasoned legends to tween newcomers, the country music pool diversified hugely in the first decade of the 2000s -- not only in demographics but also in sound.

You know the old saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression"? Well, that's just as true in music as it is in life!

Grab the tissues ...

Remember when ...?