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CONG NGUYEN VAN TU Shania Twain: The Tragedy That Forged a Global Queen
## A Shattering LossBefore she became the best-selling female artist in the history of country music, Shania Twain endured a…
Taylor Swift: The Secret Lifeline for Nashville in the Dark
## The Day the Music StoppedIn early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a grinding halt. For Nashville,…
Kenny Rogers: The Secret Life of a Master Photographer
## More Than Just a GamblerKenny Rogers was universally known for his raspy voice, his massive crossover hits like ‘The…
Elvis Presley: The King’s Unapologetic Southern Appetite
## The Boy from TupeloLong before he became the global King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley was a desperately…
Loretta Lynn: The Superstar Who Sewed Her Own Gowns
## The Reality of a Coal Miner’s DaughterWhen Loretta Lynn first began making waves in Country music in the early…
George Strait: The Unwavering Crown of the King
## The Savior of Traditional CountryIn the early 1980s, country music had drifted heavily toward slick, pop-infused ‘Urban Cowboy’ sounds.…
Hee Haw: The Show That Made Rural America Smile
## A Country PhenomenonIn 1969, ‘Hee Haw’ premiered on television as a country music alternative to the popular sketch comedy…
Willie & Waylon: The Outlaws Who Broke the Nashville System
## The Nashville DictatorshipIn the early 1970s, the Nashville music industry was highly dictatorial. Studio executives controlled absolutely everything: what…
Johnny Cash: The Day the Outlaw Sang for the Forgotten
## A Sympathy for the DamnedJohnny Cash famously cultivated a dark, dangerous ‘Man in Black’ persona. Although he only ever…
Dolly Parton: Sleeping in Makeup to Always be ‘Camera Ready’
## The Architect of an ImageDolly Parton is as famous for her towering blonde wigs, sparkling rhinestones, and dramatic makeup…