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Willie Nelson’s Activism: How Music Became a Tool for Social Change
Willie Nelson is as known for his activism as his incredible, long-lived country music career. Here's how he made a difference.
Ringo Starr’s New Country Album Isn’t a Lark. The Beatle Has a Long History With Twang
Ringo Starr talks about his new country album 'Look Up,' which pairs the Beatles drummer with T Bone Burnett, Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, and more.
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3 Songs Written But Not Originally Performed by Johnny Cash
Known for his low singing voice and songs that chunk along like a locomotive, Johnny Cash is one of country music's all-time legends. He composed tunes like "I Walk the Line" and "San Quentin" and ...
How Jimmy Carter's love of music helped launch his presidential campaign
Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.
Charles Dawes was a banker, general, vice president — and hit songwriter
Charles Dawes, who had a varied career as a banker, politician, military officer, is the only vice president to have written ...