George Jones is getting ready to retire, but first the iconic entertainer has plans to record what he says will be his final album of new material. Penning several of the songs on the new record will be the Possum's longtime friend -- and a fellow music legend -- Dolly Parton...
The Boot rounds up today's (Jan. 18) country music news headlines from around the web.
As the daughter of private investigators who often opened up their home to abused women, Miranda Lambert grew up with a whole lot of songwriting inspiration...
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A plethora of material from a trio of iconic performers is being reissued on CD early next year. On Feb. 12, Omnivore Recordings will release definitive compilations from country legends Merle Haggard and George Jones and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson...
Frank Dycus, who wrote such memorable country hits as "Unwound" and "Marina del Ray" for George Strait and "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" for George Jones, died Friday (Nov. 23). He was 72.
"He was a great writer, who came from nothing and carved out a life for himself through his own thoughtfulness," said Jim Lauderdale, who co-wrote "Gonna Get a Li
MAHNOMEN, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota casino says legendary country singer George Jones is ill and has canceled a concert scheduled this week.
Jones was scheduled to perform Friday at Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center in Mahnomen. That concert had been rescheduled from April when Jones needed more time to recover from an upper respiratory infection...
Easton Corbin is definitely a fan of country's roots. As one of country's new traditionalists, he harbors a deep love for the music of country legends Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard and George Jones. Easton performed plenty of Haggard and Jones tunes as part of his sets during his early days on stage and still likes to throw in a classic now and then, although he has plenty of his own hits to play t