barbara mandrell

In some respects, the Country Music Association CMA has always done better than a lot of organizations within the "Nashville machine" at incorporating women into its mission.

Born on Dec. 15, 1948 in Houston, Texas, Mandrell was raised around country music.

Just like big hair and Spandex, country music was alive and well in the '80s, celebrating true love, simple pleasures and American pride.

Talk about a throwback!

Neil Young and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons will pay a visit to Nashville later this month to take part in a star-studded awards ceremony.

For some reason, people are fascinated by those born on Christmas Day. Perhaps it's pity for having to share your special day with the biggest Christian holiday of the year. Or, maybe it's jealousy over the extra gifts! Whatever the reason, The Boot would like to take a moment to celebrate…

Emmylou Harris loves animals as much as she does music, so it was a natural move for her to create Woofstock, a music festival that welcomes dogs. The event, to be held Aug. 18 at the Fontanel mansion just outside Nashville, will help raise money for Bonaparte's Retreat, the facility Emmylou founded…

Artist: Amber Hayes
Influences: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Barbara Mandrell
Hometown: Weleetka, Okla.
Current Single: 'Wait'
Listen to 'Wait'

Why We Dig Her: This emerging young country singer combines a deep-rooted appreciation for classic country music with a contemporary edge, r…

Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum had to go through an unexpected -- and unwelcome -- renovation earlier this year after flood waters damaged parts of the famous building. Now the fully-recovered landmark, which houses some of the most historical artifacts in music history, is planni…

Whether country fans like their Christmas music with harmonies, on the pop side or done the cowboy way, they can surely find the perfect Christmas concert this year! It seems everyone is out to spread a little Christmas cheer, from Kenny Rogers and John Berry to Point of Grace, Michael Martin Murphe…