Don’t Forget About the Time Billy Ray Cyrus Played a ‘Doc’ on TV
If you think his Lil Nas X collaboration came out of nowhere, then, well ... you haven't been paying attention to Cyrus' long history of doing the unexpected.
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Dean Dillon ‘Got Good and Drunk’ Writing George Strait’s Breakout Hit
Dillion co-wrote "Unwound" with Frank Dycus -- but Strait only got a chance to record it by pure luck!
Dolly Parton Says She Got Her Tattoos to Cover Up Scars
It's true -- Dolly's got ink!
Garth Brooks’ Favorite ’90s Country Song Is Deana Carter’s ‘Strawberry Wine’
Deana Carter knocked this one way out of the park!
Vince Gill Defended the Dixie Chicks During 2003 Backlash
There were plenty of country stars who didn't like Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush comments one bit -- but Gill thought things had gone a little too far.
Brooks & Dunn Weren’t Friends (Yet) When They First Became a Duo
Brooks & Dunn's 2009 breakup seemed sudden, but it was actually the result of years of ups and downs.
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson Wrote ‘Good Hearted Woman’ During a Poker Game
Most of Nelson's poker opponents walk away with no money left after a game -- but one lucky player walked away with a hit song.
Scotty McCreery and Jimmie Allen’s Friendship Goes Back Further Than You Think
McCreery made some important friends, and even an enemy, during his time on 'American Idol'.
Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow Co-Wrote ‘Picture,’ But He Originally Cut It With Someone Else
Didja know? Crow didn't even sing on the first version of the song.