Dolly Parton once asked Bob Dylan to sing on her cover of his 1992 classic "Blowin' in the Wind," but he turned her down.

That came as “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd was overlaid on top of the narration from Tom Hanks, and when the song kicks in during the film, it makes for an unforgettable moment in the movie.

The Beatles were massive country fans, but today’s fans might not be aware of just how much their influence affected country music.

These classic country songs have inspired dozens, if not hundreds, of covers. And none of those renditions have beaten the ...

"I think Merle is a great singer and songwriter, and probably he was in as bad a shape as I was, but we’ve never been close since that night.” ...

While touring together in the early 1970s, Merle Haggard had already fallen in love with Dolly Parton. Haggard even wrote a love song for Parton, “Always Wanting You,” which he released on his ...

By now you’re asking, “How does country music icon Dolly Parton fit into a TV series from the 90s about killing vampires?” Parton’s link to Buffy wasn’t public knowledge for a long time ...

Dolly Parton is making true on her signature promise, "I will always love you." In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the celebrated songstress opened up about life without husband Carl Dean ...

For decades, Dolly Parton has fed fans country classics, and now she's really bringing them a real taste of the South. The country music legend announced the launch of single-serve frozen meals ...

These instantly recognizable country classics dominated the genre in the 1980s. See which of them made the Grand Ole Opry's list of the 100 greatest songs.

And, by diving into each's humble upbringing, Burns introduces two of country music’s most important figures: Dolly Parton and Merle Haggard. Burns and film writer Dayton Duncan continue to ...