At 59 years old today, this native Mississippian was inspired by the legendary Reba McEntire, but a lack of harmonizing ability wasn't the end of the road.
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Famous musicians are very talented, but luck also plays into a lucrative career making music. That's probably why some of them are notoriously superstitious.
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Read MoreThere are plenty of classic blues songs with no known authors, and Jimmy Page played this one in 1968 during his time between the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin.
Read MoreA talented guitarist, who was inspired to write one of the Eagles' greatest hits at a beach house, has yet another year behind him as one of rock's legends.
Read MoreIn the early '80s, these songs that heavily utilized synthesizers climbed the charts and became wildly popular for their fun sounds and catchy tunes.
Read MoreIt was written with a pop diva in mind, but this soundtrack cut became a surprise hit for Aerosmith and sent the Boston hard-rockers straight to No. 1.
Read MoreVan Morrison once said that being famous invites others to project onto you, saying it can "destroy" a person. Here's how he learned to work through that.
Read MoreWhile Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” boasts its own cultural footprint, these five tracks are still some of the best of the era.
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Read MoreFrom B.B. King to Dave Grohl, whether they strummed or shredded, rock legends have weighed in on their favorite guitars. But be warned: They don't come cheap.
Read MoreTurn up the radio and the nostalgia. Here are five of the best duets from ’70s A.M. radio that feature unforgettable voices and timeless pop hooks.
Read MoreHeart pulled of an incredibly successful reinvention in 1985 with a self-titled album that included "These Dreams," "What About Love," and more.
Read MoreWe're revisiting some of the most legendary live albums of all time, with performances from Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, and more.
Read MoreSo long it spanned both sides of a vinyl LP, the longest-ever rock song was a satirical poke in the eye at other '70s prog-rock bands, and has yet to be beaten.
Read MoreThese tracks made a splash in the U.S., but also resonated with music fans in Japan, where they proved equally – if not even more – popular.
Read MoreBobby Vee was a regular fixture on the charts during the '60s, but it took a Carole King song about a stolen partner for him to reach the top spot in 1961.
Read MoreWith a career spanning many decades and multiple genres, legendary country star Emmylou Harris is well-versed in what it takes to maintain artistic momentum.
Read MoreBefore breaking into the mainstream and becoming alternative rock classics, these college radio songs defined the underground sound of the ’80s.
Read MoreSome legendary guitar solos sound far more intimidating than they really are. These famous lead lines deliver an impressive sound without impossible technique.
Read MoreThese songs by Tracy Chapman, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey, and more are unforgettable reminders that folk rock doesn't need to be loud to be effective.
Read MoreIn 1980, the term yacht rock had yet to be coined, but from Boz Scaggs to Hall & Oates, that year gave us some of the best examples of the easy-listening genre.
Read MoreSometimes a good folk rock story needs more time to tell, and icons such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen took as long as they wanted with these epic songs.
Read MoreSome of the most defining funk albums come from legends like Parliament, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Betty Davis, and Prince. Here are our picks.
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Read MoreIn 1960, Connie Francis became the first female singer to hit No. 1 twice on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was partly thanks to her love of country music.
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