chely wright

From "Shut Up and Drive" to "Jezebel," revisit 10 of Chely Wright's best country tracks.

Life isn't always a dream for a celebrity couple ...

Sure, some of these artists scored major hits, but if you ask us, they're due a much bigger spot in the genre's history books.

Recall the two Dallas Cowboy quarterbacks who dated singers?

It's never anyone's dream to be a one-hit wonder -- but it happens fairly frequently: Although you remember the song itself (and all of the lyrics ...), you're left scratching your head on who the artist singing it is.

The average country artist's career is, for the most part, well orchestrated and carefully plotted. But every once in a while, whether planned for or not, one small step can turn into a big deal.

Country music stars are certainly helping Tennessee live up to its 'Volunteer State' nickname.

The ban has been lifted for Hank Williams Jr. Could Natalie Maines and the Dixie Chicks the next blackballed country stars to be welcomed back into the country club?

When Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman both came out on the same day in November of 2014, it marked what seemed like a turning point for equality in country music.

Not every celebrity chooses to keep politics and their public life separate.

Chely Wright is set to release her first album in five years this September. Titled I Am the Rain, the follow-up to 2010's Lifted Off the Ground includes guest features from Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and the Milk Carton Kids.

Country music and patriotism have always gone hand in hand.