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3 One-Word Classic Rock Songs From 1974 That Are Worth Remembering

It's hard to cut through the noise of all the songs in the world. These are three one-word classic rock songs from 1974 worth ...
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How Pat Benatar Found Her Last Top 40 Hit From an Unlikely Source

Pat Benatar first made the US Top 40 in 1979 with the song “Heartbreaker”. That would give her nice momentum heading into the ...
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3 Songs From 2002 That Were Surprising Hits on Country Radio

These three country songs all came out in 2002, and were all surprising hits at country radio when they were released.
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At No. 1 on This Day in 1989, Randy Travis’ Timeless Country Love Song Written Specifically for Those Who Might Never See the Ocean

Thirty-seven years ago today, Randy Travis was at the top of the country chart with one of the best love songs ever written.
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Here’s How You Can Watch Paul McCartney’s ‘Man On The Run’ Documentary Before Its TV Premiere

The new Paul McCartney documentary, ‘Man On The Run,’ will be shown in theaters for one night only in February 2026 before ...
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Kenny Chesney Reveals His Favorite Song From His Own Catalogue—And It’s Not What You’d Think

Kenny Chesney's favorite song from his own catalogue is more than 20 years old and was never released as a single.
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On This Day in 1984, We Lost the Honky Tonk Forefather Whose Smash Hits Were Covered by Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, and Ernest Tubb

Forty-two years ago today, the singer/songwriter who is believed to have coined the term "honky tonk" was born in Texas.
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Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Career Is Getting the Netflix Treatment This Spring: Here’s What You Need To Know

A documentary chronicling the career of country music superstar Lainey Wilson is headed to Netflix this April.
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‘American Idol’ Hits High Note With Biggest Debut Audience in Four Years

Season 24 of 'American Idol' brought big numbers for ABC as it kicked off with its strongest premiere ratings in years.
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1975 That Every 70s Teen Remembers

Jigsaw makes it to our list of one-hit wonders from 1975 because “Sky High” was their only major hit in the US. The song ...
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Born on This Day in 1950, the Country Hitmaker and ‘Playboy’ Cover Model Who Walked Away From Fame To Raise a Family

Seventy-six years ago today, the recording artist, actress, and model who graced the 'Hee-Haw' set and 'Playboy' magazine was ...
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The “Anti-Stones” Rolling Stones Track Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Wrote While Locked in a “Horrible Little Apartment”

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards had their first real co-writing session under lock and key, per Andrew Loog Oldham's orders.