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On April 8, 1989, Keith Whitley's single I'm No Stranger to the Rain became his last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism.

Gospel and bluegrass music has had a storied presence on the Niswonger stage including artists like Ernie Haas and Signature Sound, Mark Lawry and The Brian Ass

Joseph Lee Galloway Jr., award-winning journalist, war correspondent and author, died Aug. 18, at his home. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Concord, Joe’s

The Boot counts down the best country songs of the 1990s.

Vince Gill sang "Go Rest High on That Mountain" as part of PBS 2021  National Memorial Day Concert: A Night of Remembrance on Sunday (May 30). It was appropriate, as was the delivery and setting. While the National Memorial Day Concert traditionally takes place as a live concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, this years celebration of men and women in uniform was pre-taped and carried out in different locations across the country. Gill sang from the stage at the iconic, empty Ryman...

On May 9, 1989, Keith Whitley passed away at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

“The whole deal with my music has been the emotional quality,” Whitley said in 1988. “Songs I do have to strike an emotional chord the first time I sing them. It’s not so uncommon for me to get so wrapped up in a song that I cry several times when I sing them. That’s the difference between my music and some of the other folks.” Thirty-plus years after Whitleys sudden death at age 33 from alcohol poisoning, a lifetime of passion and pain still comes through stereo speakers loud and c...

Top 10 Vince Gill Songs Vince Gill songs are some of the best-written and most beloved of the last three-plus decades of popular music. The multi-talented singer, songwriter and guitarist has created a body of work that is nearly unmatched in the history of country music, in the process charting more than 40 singles and winning numerous CMA Awards and Grammys. Gills unique blend of exceptional song craft and instrumental ability, combined with one of the purest and most instantly identifiable...

20 Best Christian Country Songs 20 Best Christian Country Songs While not every successful country singer releases Christian songs, those whove ignored Christian values havent gotten very far. Some, like Josh Turner and Randy Travis, are able to weave their faith into the music a little more comfortably than others. Country listeners know when a performance lacks sincerity, and more than a few songs have been written that were swatted away like a mosquito. When done right, nothing sticks to one...

Top 10 Country Songs of Faith Country artists references to religion can range from "so subtle that you dont notice it until youre Googling the meaning behind the lyrics" to "as overt as you can get." But no matter their visibility, religious references in country music are plentiful, to say the least. Everyone from Hank Williams to Carrie Underwood has mentioned God and faith in a song; in fact, religion and country music are so intertwined that the Inspirational Country Music Awards are held...