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Nashville recording artist, television star and all-around entertainer Reba McEntire is one of the greatest creative forces in country music. For more Reba McEntire songs, visit here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/15-best-reba-mcentire-songs/

Thanks to her decades worth of hit songs and some major business ventures, Dolly Parton has become one of the savviest business moguls in country music. To read more about the star's net worth, visit here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/dolly-parton-net-worth/

Country music is known for its record-setting duos and Brooks & Dunn may be the kings of them all. See our complete list of the best Brooks & Dunn songs here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/brooks-and-dunn-songs/

We're giving away a trip to Music City and 2 tickets to Dollywood this summer and if you want to enter, here's how you can: https://www.wideopencountry.com/tootsies-world-famous-orchid-lounge/.

At a recent event in Texas, country superstar Tim McGraw discusses why his first hit always makes him think of his role in the 2004 sports film "Friday Night Lights." Read more here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/tim-mcgraw-friday-night-lights-dont-take-the-girl/

Southern people have been making bottle trees for centuries, but their origin and folklore stretches back to ancient times. Read more here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/bottle-trees-uniquely-southern-tradition/

Patsy Cline will always be remembered as a woman whose voice changed country music forever. For more Patsy Cline facts, visit here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/patsy-cline-things-you-didnt-know/

Country legend Loretta Lynn is one of the greatest songwriters and performers the genre has ever seen. Read more about Loretta Lynn songs here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/loretta-lynn-songs-ranked/

From rising Americana stars to honky tonk troubadours, there’s no shortage of new artists set to make their mark in 2019. For the full article, visit: https://www.wideopencountry.com/2019-artists-to-watch-charles-wesley-godwin-tenille-townes/

Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are opening a free grocery store in Nashville. Read more about The Store here. https://www.wideopencountry.com/brad-paisley-the-store-free-grocery-store/

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

All I want for Christmas is to meet George Strait...

Before there was Luke Bryan singing "Run Run Rudolph" or Darius Rucker without Hootie and the Blowfish, there was a somber Willie Nelson reminding us all about the true meaning of Christmas. See our full list of the best country Christmas songs here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/15-best-classic-country-christmas-songs-fill-home-warmth/

Few artists packed as big of a punch as Terri Clark did in the mid-1990s. See our full list of the best Terri Clark songs here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/terri-clark-songs/

You don't necessarily have to be a member of the Opry to play at the Opry. Hundreds of guests and hopeful prospective members play the venue every year. But members and guests alike better respect the "ideal of the Grand Ole Opry." Just ask these artists who were banned from the iconic venue. Read more here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/stars-who-were-banned-from-the-grand-ole-opry/

It's not all cowboy boots and t-shirts. Sometimes, the country stars need to put on their dress blacks and head to the courtroom. Read more here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/country-musics-shocking-legal-battles/.

Country music is about storytelling, and every great storyteller has a tool to help them tell tales. Find out more surprising instruments here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/10-legendary-country-music-instruments/.

Would you believe us if we told you that Billy Ray Cyrus once signed an autograph for a ghost? Learn more here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/country-musics-most-haunted-places/.

If you've ever dreamed of running away to the mountains and never looking back, this one's for you. Read more here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/10-log-cabin-kits/.

The Lone Star State certainly claims a lot of history, but two different thanksgivings occurred way before Plymouth. Do they have a point? Learn more about the legends here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/texas-actually-first-thanksgiving/.

Bruce Robison is Texas' own country music gem. We ranked his best songs and you can read more about our choices here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/bruce-robison-songs-ranked/.

With a discography like Chris Stapleton's, it was crazy-hard to rank the best, but someone had to do it! Did we miss something? Read more about his career here: https://www.wideopencountry.com/the-10-greatest-chris-stapleton-songs-ranked/.

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