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The group will be recognized by Billboard.

On Sept. 4, 1991, the country music community was in mourning.

These 12 classic country albums were all released in 1979.

As 2018 wraps up, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year.

Somebody's gonna give you a lesson in leavin'!

The evening was full of surprise performers, but perhaps the most special appearance was from a 95-year-old instrument.

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Brooks is inviting Notre Dame students to the soundcheck for his show at the school's stadium.

May they rest in peace ...

From traditional-leaning artists to boundary-pushing outlaws to the daring women who spoke up about real issues, the 10 country artists below helped define country music in the '70s.