Dolly Parton’s late husband, Carl Dean, was a very private person, but his superstar wife still celebrated him in her music — and occasionally ribbed him too. One of the country icon’s most famous ...

Lee, an eccentric, charismatic, and mercurial artist, founded Love around 1965. The band was one of the few mixed-race groups to emerge from the 1960s Los Angeles scene. The group offered an eclectic ...

This is the first episode of a new series on All Songs Considered, hosted by NPR Music critic Ann Powers and editor Daoud Tyler-Ameen. Most of what you hear on All Songs is focused on new music, but ...

Country music is known for its romantic songs, a trait that has been part of the genre since its inception. We found four of the sweetest country love songs, which were all released in 1991, and ...

With a gentle catch in her voice, Kate Hudson sings a tumbling paean to growing up alongside one's first child; offering a mix of awe, support, and wisdom, “Live Forever” is a celebration of the path ...

Taylor Swift had fans squealing during her Saturday, July 6, Eras Tour concert because she played “Mary’s Song (Oh My My)” live for the first time since 2008. On Saturday, Swift, 34, combined “Mary’s ...