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Top 5 Keith Urban Duets and Collaborations
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The 10 Most Unforgettable Country Music Moments of the 2010s
Here's a look back at the decade's biggest headlines ...
Country Songs Inspired By World Tragedies
Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.
The Chicks’ ‘Fly': All the Songs, Ranked
The Chicks released 'Fly' on Aug. 31, 1999.
Whoops! 12 Unforgettable Country Concert Onstage Mishaps
A country music concert can be a full-contact sport!
Cheers! 15 Country Stars Who Have Their Own Alcohol Brands
For some country artists, singing about alcohol isn't enough -- they sell it too.
Country Stars’ Side Hustles: 14 Artists Who Do More Than Sing
These country stars have cooking shows, clothing stores and more!
Top 10 Country Songs About Kissing
Pucker up!
Top 5 Brantley Gilbert Songs About His Wife, Amber Cochran
Cochran, a school teacher from Gilbert's hometown, and now his wife, has inspired many of Gilbert's best (and saddest) songs.
2019 in Review: Laine Hardy Wins ‘Idol’, Toby Keith Name-Drops + More of May’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from 2019.