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What Is the Music Modernization Act, and Why Should Country Fans Care About It?
Country music fans who were on social media this summer likely saw songwriters, musicians and politicians tweeting about something called the Music Modernization Act, or the MMA. They were advocating for its passage ... but what the heck is it?
Top 10 Fiddle Songs in Country Music
Which one is your favorite?
Top 10 Country Music Choruses
You'll want to sing along to them all!
Top 10 Country Songs About Kissing
Pucker up!
All of Garth Brooks’ Albums, Ranked
Do you agree?
Everything We Know About Florida Georgia Line’s New Album, ‘Can’t Say I Ain’t Country’
It's coming in mid-February!
Country Artists With Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [PICTURES]
The Hollywood Walk of Fame features everyone from actors to radio personalities, and there are plenty of Nashville names enshrined there.
10 Country Stars Whose Debut Singles Hit No. 1 [PICTURES]
These 10 country artists found success immediately.
20 Hit Songs That Were Almost Sung By Other Artists
Did you know that these well-known country songs were almost hits for other artists?
8 of Country Music’s Best Concert Traditions
There's nothing like a concert: the spectacle of live music, the experience of seeing songs you love brought to life ... and the possibility of the unexpected.