American Songwriter

3 Country Songs From the 1970s That Would Have Hit No. 1 in Any Decade

Some songs go to No. 1 because they are perfectly in tune with what a particular genre needs at the time. These songs remain popular over the decades, but they always have a sense of time-stamped ...
American Songwriter

3 Country Songs From the 1970s That You Still Know by Heart, No Matter How Long It’s Been

The 1970s produced some of the best songs in country music’s long and storied history. This is likely due to the fact that some of the genre’s brightest stars were at the height of their fame during ...
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1970 hit, ranked among best 'country rock songs' of all time, was written overnight

This 1970 country rock song has created a long-lasting legacy in the genre, almost 60 years later. "Midnight Rider" by The Allman Brothers Band was the second single for the group's sophomore studio ...
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1970s country legend Reba McEntire celebrates 50 years with new EPs and classic hits

RebaMcEntire is celebrating 50 years of music with, well, more music. The country singer and actress spoke to Varietyabout her legendary career. Throughout her five-decade career, she sold over 75 ...