Merle Haggard

From Dolly Parton to Garth Brooks, these seven country artists — including new 2026 inductee Taylor Swift — have all been honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Country music's heart beats with just three chords, but the stories it tells about love and life hit home like a heartfelt letter.

Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and David Allan Coe were among the titans of this experimental, daring subgenre.

This group of country stars collectively spent over four decades in prison, but one could argue they should've stayed longer.

"This is not a political statement this is a question," Hagar captions.

There's just something about a duet that makes a sad song even sadder.

As it turns out, the ACM Triple Crown club is pretty exclusive in the world of country music.

Got a birthday coming up? So do these country artists!

These country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.

Grief, regret and hopelessness are three major themes in this countdown of the most depressing country songs of all time.