Blake Shelton’s Late Brother, Richie, Was an Early Musical Hero to the SingerBlake Shelton’s Late Brother, Richie, Was an Early Musical Hero to the SingerMany fans know that Shelton suffered the tragic loss of his brother Richie early on, but did you know that Richie helped shape his taste in music?Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Eric Church Deliberately Pushed Rascal Flatts’ Buttons During 2006 TourEric Church Deliberately Pushed Rascal Flatts’ Buttons During 2006 TourYep, Rascal Flatts fired Church as their opening act in 2006 -- and their decision actually makes a lot of sense. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Dean Dillon ‘Got Good and Drunk’ Writing George Strait’s Breakout HitDean Dillon ‘Got Good and Drunk’ Writing George Strait’s Breakout HitDillion co-wrote "Unwound" with Frank Dycus -- but Strait only got a chance to record it by pure luck!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Dolly Parton Says She Got Her Tattoos to Cover Up ScarsDolly Parton Says She Got Her Tattoos to Cover Up ScarsIt's true -- Dolly's got ink!Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Gretchen Wilson Was ‘Very Frustrated’ With a Couple of Songs While Making Her ‘Here for the Party’ AlbumGretchen Wilson Was ‘Very Frustrated’ With a Couple of Songs While Making Her ‘Here for the Party’ AlbumLooking back, however, she's glad she included the songs she did. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Brooks & Dunn Weren’t Friends (Yet) When They First Became a DuoBrooks & Dunn Weren’t Friends (Yet) When They First Became a DuoBrooks & Dunn's 2009 breakup seemed sudden, but it was actually the result of years of ups and downs.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson Wrote ‘Good Hearted Woman’ During a Poker GameWaylon Jennings and Willie Nelson Wrote ‘Good Hearted Woman’ During a Poker GameMost of Nelson's poker opponents walk away with no money left after a game -- but one lucky player walked away with a hit song.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
The Song That Made Chris Stapleton Famous Was Never a Single — No, Really!The Song That Made Chris Stapleton Famous Was Never a Single — No, Really!Nope, "Tennessee Whiskey" was never a single.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Scotty McCreery and Jimmie Allen’s Friendship Goes Back Further Than You ThinkScotty McCreery and Jimmie Allen’s Friendship Goes Back Further Than You ThinkMcCreery made some important friends, and even an enemy, during his time on 'American Idol'.Liv SteckerLiv Stecker
Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow Co-Wrote ‘Picture,’ But He Originally Cut It With Someone ElseKid Rock and Sheryl Crow Co-Wrote ‘Picture,’ But He Originally Cut It With Someone ElseDidja know? Crow didn't even sing on the first version of the song. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak