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Despite a worrisome start, Willie seemed sharp ... the man of the hour wrapped the show. Support from Nelson’s famous Family ...

These five issues — debt, Social Security, leadership, energy, and mineral independence — must be always on our minds. The ...

Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs and Randy Travis are among those set to receive recognition at the 2025 Academy of ...

Landmark concert venues, museums, and music trails around the South continue to tell the region’s ever-changing sonic story.

The Academy of Country Music will recognize Randy Travis for his work advocating for stroke awareness and healthcare rights in country music.

Mark McDermott The three men in black arrive as mysteries. They carry hard cases and wear cowboy hats and embroidered shirts.

The singer-songwriter recalls beginning his career at Texas A&M, being inspired by Martin Murphy and learning from Nanci ...

The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year, which means things will get especially patriotic this weekend. We’ve already ...

There’s a magical kingdom in Raleigh where treasure hunters, bargain seekers, and the chronically curious converge every weekend, and it’s not Disney World—it’s better. The Raleigh Market stands as ...

There may not be a more famous guitar in the music world than Willie Nelson’s trusty Trigger. The living country music legend has played the same Martin six-string since 1969. And the story of how he ...

They're both old, beat-up, and worn. Still, it remains Willie Nelson and his beloved guitar, Trigger, to the very end.