In 1977, a country hit crossed over into pop radio and became a signature song, capturing heartbreak in a way that resonated with listeners across genres. "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" by Crystal ...

One of country music's most enduring songs reached a major milestone on this day in Billboard history.

The late 1970s saw some of country music’s biggest hits. Songs like “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers and “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by Charlie Daniels all came out in the late 1970s and remain ...

There's no denying it: the 1970s were one of country music's best decades. Artists like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, and Loretta Lynn were all at the height of their powers, ...

The divorce drama between country crooners Tammy Wynette and George Jones was inescapable. Even if you were a kid not yet familiar with romantic relationships. The pair certainly played into it with ...

The ’70s country track became a career-defining hit for the artist, but he wasn’t the first to record it. And someone quite legendary passed on it first. “The Gambler” became Kenny Rogers’ signature ...

Since its birth in the 1920s, country music has undergone major changes. The '60s and '70s saw the meteoric rise of some of the genre's most iconic stars, like Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, and ...

Since its birth in the 1920s, country music has undergone major changes. The '60s and '70s saw the meteoric rise of some of the genre's most iconic stars, like Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, and ...

On July 13, 1956, RCA Victor released Elvis Presley’s hit song Hound Dog. It blended rhythm and blues (R&B) with rockabilly ...