“[Meng] gained the trust of these violin shops by representing himself as a violin collector who wished to purchase the violins,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office wrote in court filings.

At the time he wrote the songs, his mother was drunk in their living room. Writing was his therapy. Both of his parents loved country music. He remembers riding with his dad in the truck and ...

That authenticity in songwriting led to some sad songs that will likely stand the test of time, and eventually become staples of country music's heartbreak catalog. In particular, the 2020s has ...

In later years, however, Haggard came to have a different view of the war—and of the song, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and No. 41 on the Hot 100. “If you use ...

After establishing herself with pop hits, the Missouri native leads in her first visit to the list. By Jim Asker Chappell Roan splashes into the country genre as “The Giver” bounds in at No. 1 ...

Country music songs are healthy with a new blend of classic storytelling and contemporary production. Artists keep innovating creatively, mixing up traditional country songs with rock, pop, and even ...

From embracing simplicity to spending time in nature year-round, Finland offers valuable life lessons—no matter what you think of the World Happiness Report.

These 11 country songs are so naughty that it's almost hard to believe they made it on the radio — and in some cases, they didn't. Country music is often known for wholesome themes of God ...

Kelsea Ballerini celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry with a moving cover of Barbara Mandrell‘s 1981 tune “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Ballerini took the ...

First, if you think all you need is a rod, reel, and a tackle box, think again. I would advise you to sell one of your cars, if you have an extra, and take a week of vacation from your job. The extra ...