Tennessee Ernie Ford was fed up with the trappings of fame and the demands of the music business. It was 1955 and his label, Capitol Records, had threatened to sue him if he didn't make another record ...

Could Tennessee have a new state song? Two lawmakers are looking to make just that happen. Tennessee State Rep. Antonio Parkinson and Tennessee State Sen. Raumesh Akbari, both representing Shelby ...

As the home of country music's capital of Nashville, the state of Tennessee has always had a special place in the hearts of country's biggest stars. That, coupled with the fact that the state itself ...

Country music doesn’t come from just one place. Every corner of the U.S. has produced a top country artist. However, there is one state that has a special place in the heart of every country singer: ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With holiday music on blast for the past two months now, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a number of different Christmas classics, including a few with ties to Tennessee.

Best known for his version of "Sixteen Tons," Ford spanned genres and influenced early rock 'n' roll. A new five-disc set is nominated for a Grammy. On 'Portrait Of An American Singer,' Tennessee ...