Many of the classic songs of the 1950s not only defined an era but also paved the way for today’s music.

These classic country songs from 1959 didn't just stand the test of time. They became legendary examples of the genre's history.

How Chet Atkins' nuanced and innovative guitar style influenced Paul McCartney to write The Beatles classic, "Michelle".

Ken Burns' epic "Country Music" series is airing on PBS, and the documentary devotes a good chunk of time to the World War II era and how soldiers from the South helped introduce what had been a ...