Don Williams: The Gentle Giant on a Wooden Stool
## The Anti-SuperstarBy the time Don Williams reached the peak of his career in the late 1970s and 80s, country…
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## A Divided NationIn the late 1960s and early 1970s, the United States was tearing itself apart over the Vietnam…
Trigger: The Most Famous Guitar in Country Music
## A Happy AccidentIn 1969, Willie Nelson was playing a show at a Texas honky-tonk when a drunk patron accidentally…
Hank Williams: The Final Meal of the Hillbilly Shakespeare
## The Final JourneyOn December 31, 1952, Hank Williams was only 29 years old, but his body was completely ravaged…
Dolly and Carol: The Friendship Built on Laughter
## A Meeting of IconsIn the late 1970s, Dolly Parton crossed over from country superstardom to mainstream pop-culture dominance. A…
Jimmy Dean: The Country Star Who Built a Sausage Empire
## The Television PioneerBefore he became synonymous with breakfast food, Jimmy Dean was a massive star in the entertainment industry.…
Marty Robbins: The Gunfighter Who Chased the Checkered Flag
## The Master of the Story SongMarty Robbins was one of the greatest and most versatile vocalists in the history…
Trisha Yearwood: Blending Platinum Records with Cast Iron Pan Cooking
## The Voice of the 90sWith her powerhouse vocals and impeccable song choices, Trisha Yearwood defined female country music in…
Barbara Mandrell: The Crash That Halted a Perfect Career
## The Ultimate EntertainerIn the late 1970s and early 1980s, Barbara Mandrell was arguably the most visible female star in…
Charlie Rich: The Fiery Scandal of the 1975 CMA Awards
## The Silver FoxCharlie Rich, known as the ‘Silver Fox,’ was one of the most uniquely talented artists in the…