CNN — Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” whose gutsy lyrics and twangy, down-home vocals made her a queen of country music for seven decades, has died. She was 90. Lynn’s family said in a statement to CNN that she died Tuesday at her home in Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully … Read more
TUCSON (3TV/CBS 5/ KOLD News 13) – Country singer Luke Bell has been found dead in Tucson, police confirmed on Tuesday. According to Saving Country Musicthe 32-year-old artist was reported missing in Tucson on Saturday, Aug. 20. Bell’s social media platforms identified him as a native of Cody, Wy. The investigation into Bell’s death is … Read more
Rising country music star Luke Bell passed away at 32 after allegedly going missing for more than a week. Bell’s friend and fellow country singer Matt Kinman confirmed the “heartbreaking” news to the music site Saving Country Music. Born in Kentucky and raised in Wyoming, Bell was found dead in Tucson, Arizona, yesterday, near where … Read more
The wife of country singer On Jason’s side was hit with criticism within the music industry and beyond following online comments she made that were directed at the transgender community. “I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase,” Brittany Aldean wrote last week in … Read more
CNN — Naomi Judd’s daughters honored her during her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday night, just one day after they announced her death. During the ceremony, Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd reflected on the difficulty of honoring their mother’s achievement so soon after losing her. “I didn’t prepare anything tonight because … Read more
Sam Hunt’s estranged wife Hannah Lee Fowler withdrew her divorce petition against the country music star the same day she filed it. Per Us Weekly, Fowler reversed course Friday in Tennesse courts, though the outlet did not obtain the docs until Tuesday. In what seems like a candidate for some kind of record, Fowler filed … Read more
Stonewall Jackson: Bildrechte: Columbia Records. Foto: Don Cravens One of the most beautiful train songs in country music is Smoke Along The Track from Stonewall Jackson. If you look up who wrote the 1959 hit, you’ll find the name Alan Rose. However, as with many country songs, the author credited is not the actual originator … Read more