PHOTOS: Jeff Cook, Co-Founder of Country Music Band “Alabama”, Dies at 73
Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group “Alabama”, has died.
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County Music Queen Loretta Lynn, “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, Dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90.
Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76
Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died. She was 76.
Superstar Garth Brooks Joins David Lamb on Alabama News Rising
Previews Upcoming Concert in Birmingham and Recalls Concert in Montgomery Long Before He Hit the Big Time
Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his upcoming concert in Birmingham on June 4th. The concert will be the first time Brooks has returned to Alabama for a show in seven years. Brooks gave fans a preview of what to expect for the big show, how it feels to be back on…
Ralph Emery, Famed Country Music Broadcaster, Dies at 88
Ralph Emery, who became known as the dean of country music broadcasters over more than a half-century in both radio and television, has died.
Singer-Songwriter Tom T. Hall Dies at 85
Singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall, who composed “Harper Valley P.T.A.” and sang about life’s simple joys, has died. He was 85.
“Hooked on a Feeling” Singer B.J. Thomas Dies at 78
One of the country’s most popular and versatile singers, B.J. Thomas, has died. He was 78.
Country Music Star Charlie Daniels Dead at 83
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday at a hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee, after doctors said he had a stroke. He had suffered what was described as…
