The country music world has suffered its share of heartbreak in 2026. Fans have seen legends such as Dolly Parton pass away this year, but the list of important contributors lost does not end there.

Keith Whitley was just 34 when he passed away on May 9, 1989 from acute alcohol poisoning. When he passed, he was already a beloved name in country music, with hits including “Don’t Close Your Eyes”, ...

Dolly Parton is about as big as it gets, but when it comes to losses she is not the only legend in the country music world to die this year. From all-time greats to individuals who shaped their local ...

We were there to review the show by Jamey Johnson, Jackson Dean and The Skeeters at Sand Mountain Amphitheater on Sept 25th, 2026 ...

Kameron Marlowe is making his name known. Last night, Marlowe took to the rooftop of Luke’s 32 Bridge above Nashville’s ...

In 1985, Randy Travis released what would become one of his biggest hits, although Keith Whitley also recorded the same song.

The cause of death for Tay Keith — the Grammy-nominated producer who died in June at age 29 — has been revealed. A source at the medical examiner’s office in Nashville confirms to Rolling Stone that ...

Tay Keith’s cause of death has been determined. The Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer was found dead in June at his home on Nashville, Tenn. Officials said previously that no foul play was suspected.