The Statler Brothers’ Voices Still Meet in “One Day”
Introduction There is a particular kind of harmony that stays with us long after the...
September 2026
The Voice Beside Willie Nelson: Remembering Merle Haggard Through the Songs They Shared
Introduction When Willie Nelson remembers Merle Haggard, there is a recording that says more than...
George Strait, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash: Three Voices That Still Feel Like Home
Introduction George Strait remembers Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash, the close friendship between them, and...
The Song Merle Haggard Wrote for Dolly Parton—and the Friendship That Outlasted It
Introduction The close friendship and special affection that Merle Haggard had for Dolly Parton left...
The Dance Floor Comes Alive: Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff’s “Old Fashioned Dance”
Introduction There is a special pleasure in music that invites people to join in before...
The Invitation That Made Daniel O’Donnell’s “I Just Want to Dance with You” Unforgettable
Introduction Some songs ask listeners to admire the singer. Daniel O’Donnell – ‘I just wanna...
Daniel O’Donnell’s “Home to Donegal”: The Song That Makes a Journey Feel Like a Homecoming
Introduction Some songs describe a place so clearly that listeners can almost see it. Others...
The Sister Who Knew Dolly Before the World Did
Introduction Rachel Parton George mourns her sister Dolly Parton at age 67. For millions of...
When Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton Sang Together, Country Music Heard a Friendship
Introduction Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, a strong friendship between two country singers, brought together...
The Sister Who Stepped Into Dolly Parton’s Most Famous Office
Introduction Stepping into a role built around Dolly Parton was considered an impossible task in...