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Toby Keith, a sometimes polarizing figure in country music who crafted an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger, has died. He was 62.

The 6-foot-4 singer broke out in the country boom years of the 1990s, writing songs that fans loved to hear.

Toby Keith, a sometimes polarizing figure in country music who crafted an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger, has died. He was 62.

Oh, the poignant beauty of depressing country music. They have an uncanny ability to make you feel something. These depressing country tunes have a depth of feeling of their own. …

Tammy Wynette songs that prove she's the First Lady of country music. From 'Apartment #9' to 'Stand By Your Man,' dive into the classic hits.

Wallen's "You Proof" was named BMI country song of the year, while Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. was named publisher of the year.

At the BMI Country Awards, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen each sang one of the other's songs after a tie for songwriter of the year was announced.

The 58-year-old Olympia, Washington-born artist Barrett Martin is a legend of grunge music. But he's also so much more.

Some country classics you think you've heard enough of are worth another listen. It's amazing how visceral hearing a song from your past is.

CMA CEO Sarah Trahern called Loveless and Tucker “strong, distinctive voices in our format,” and McDill “a songwriter’s songwriter.”