Connie Smith

With a deep, commanding voice that can equally convey eternal joy and unbearable heartache, Connie Smith has rightly been labeled the "Rolls Royce of Country Singers." She's been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1965, and has enjoyed a string of major country hits, including 'Once a Day,' 'Cincinnati, Ohio,' and 'Nobody but a Fool...

Dolly Parton once famously said, "There are only three female singers in the world; Streisand, Ronstadt and Connie Smith. The rest of us are only pretending." That's perhaps one reason new music from longtime Grand Ole Opry member Connie Smith can be celebrated as an "event...

Marty Stuart absorbed plenty of musical influences growing up in Philadelphia, Miss. How each one shaped him and his music will be showcased in a short form documentary 'Marty Stuart in Philadelphia, MS,' directed by Jacob Hatley, who also shot 'Ain't in it For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm...

The 2011 Grammy Awards nominations are out, and Nashville has cause to celebrate. Lady Antebellum lead the country pack with six nominations, including three in the major all-genre categories. The trio are nominated for Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocals, Song of the Year, Best Country Song, Best Country Album, Album of the Year and Record of the Year -- all for their mega-hit,

Monty Powell is quickly becoming one of the most successful -- and celebrated -- songwriters in Music City. The prolific tunesmith took home three trophies at the SESAC Awards on November 8, for each of his No. 1 hits in the past year with Keith Urban: 'Sweet Thing,' 'Kiss a Girl' and 'Til Summer Comes Around...

Since 1967, 30 recording artists have taken home the Country Music Association's coveted Entertainer of the Year award. Some have won it more than once (Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks have both received the honor a record four times). Then there are the ones who have come close to celebrating, by virtue of a nomination, and others who -- surprisingly -- haven't even been invited to the party... Re

He looks like a rockabilly singer in a Porter Wagoner rhinestone suit. When it comes to the bottom line, however, it's hard to describe the scope of Marty Stuart's career and influence in country music. He's worked for Johnny Cash and Lester Flatt...

The love story of Marty Stuart and Connie Smith, who will celebrate 13 years of marriage this month, began with a fairytale meeting, when Marty was an awestruck 11-year-old attending Connie's concert in his hometown of Philadelphia, Miss., with his mother.