A handful of notable country icons have faced DUIs and drug charges—Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, George Jones, and, yes, Waylon Jennings. But here are three legendary country singers who served ...

There are country music singers and then there are outlaw country music singers. One of the leading figures of the outlaw country music sub-genre of the late '60s was Willie Nelson. His distinct ...

The outlaw country movement was an artistic rebellion against the tight restrictions of the Nashville system. “The producer had all the creative control in Nashville,” Kienzle says.

From soulful ballads to foot-stomping anthems, country music boasts a rich history and a cast of legendary performers. This article spotlights 15 famous country singers and the timeless hits that ...

K. Michelle shut down a dismissive question about her country music background during an interview at CMA Fest 2025 after the interviewer implied she was new to the genre.

Waylon Jennings, who died in 2002 at age 64, was one of the pioneers of the "outlaw country" movement of the 1970s. These "outlaws" bucked the conventional polished Nashville sound of the day ...

The Grammys announced Thursday it would add “best traditional country album” to the category of awards after Beyoncé’s victory in the genre’s sole 2025 classification. “The… ...

After a Flurry of Successful Lead Singles and the EP 'Ride or Die,' James Robert Webb Is Set to Drop His Highly Anticipated Outlaw Country-Inspired Fourth Album 'Weekend Outlaw' June 6 Provided by ...

Seemingly destined to be a country artist, Crystal Gayle released her debut single at the beginning of the 1970s. ” I’ve Cried (The Blue Right Out of My Eyes)” went to No. 23 on the ...

One of the greatest country singers of all time, Willie Nelson isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In the 1960s, Nelson was a pioneer of outlaw country in response to Nashville’s conservative ...