Ella Langley Tops Hot 100 for Third Week With ‘Choosin’ Texas,’ Tying Taylor Swift for Country History Among Women

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” adds a third week atop the Hot 100, getting together with a Taylor Swift smash for history among women.

1985 No. 1 Hit Recorded by Music Icons Has Been Named the Worst Song to Ever Top the Charts

One of the most successful songs of the 1980s was a four-week chart topper that was recorded by dozens of the biggest music ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1945, the Man Who Wrote One of the Most Played Songs in Country Radio History

Michael Martin Murphey, activist and original founder of the progressive country music, celebrates his 81st birthday today, ...
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Canada’s Blues Community Unites Behind An All-New National Awards Programme

Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Blues Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala Monday, March 30, 2026 The Phoenix Concert Theatre, ...

1978 Unforgettable Country Warning Song Beat Its Own Songwriter to No. 1

In 1978, a country warning song raced up the charts, transforming a simple message about a card game into a powerful life lesson for millions of listeners. Kenny Rogers likely never expected “The ...

John Baumann’s ‘Guy on a Rock’ Album Is Texas Country for Everyone

John Baumann says we're all alike on the new album 'Guy on a Rock,' the Texas songwriter's approach to commonality.