Today in Music History for Oct. 8: In 1931, conductor, violinist and music teacher Luigi von Kunits, the founder of the New Symphony Orchestra, died in Toronto at the age of 61. The New Symphony ...

The country music world has lost some iconic names in 2025. As we head into the homestretch, we take a moment to look back at the country music stars and influential names that have been lost thus far ...

John Craighead George had a tradition of releasing bottles with messages when finishing a bowhead whale census near Utqiagvik ...

The German national anthem has long been a fraught topic, for reasons one does not need a history degree to understand. After unification in 1871, the German Empire’s anthem was Heil dir im ...

George Strait is back with his first greatest hits collection in nine years — and this time, the fans decided the songs.

Located in Washington, D.C., it’s a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, and notable country acts who have been honored over the years include legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Johnny ...

George Strait shares throwback video of "Check Yes or No" one of The King of Country's biggest hits for its 30th anniversary.

A George Strait tribute concert featuring Rick Cook and Strait Country is scheduled for Nov. 7 at the Bridge View Center Theater in Ottumwa.

Beckmann's grown beyond his borderland roots, when he appeared starry-eyed during performances with his high school cover ...

Here’s a ranked list of all artists who have spent 50 or more weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.

Few artists defy easy summary the way Sun Ra does. The composer, bandleader, poet, and philosopher claimed he was from Saturn. He led his Arkestra for over 40 years, blending big-band jazz, electronic ...

Bill Nye, 69, received a star in the television category on Monday, Sept. 22.