Rebecca Day

Songwriters build bridges between the personal and the universal, and, in 1975, musician Michael Martin Murphey accomplished that. He effortlessly fused genres like folk, country, and pop in a moving story about a spirit-horse, a mysterious woman, and a m... See more

Few songwriters could pull listeners into a story the way Don Chapel did. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, his songs were cut by country music performers ranging from George Jones and Tammy Wynette to Conway Twitty. A gifted storyteller, the Kentucky nativ... See more

The last time Rhett Akins recorded an album, there was no music streaming, no internet, and no cell phones. That’s what he told the audience during a recent performance at the Grand Ole Opry, where he unveiled a new tune, “Daddy Was Right.” He also announ... See more

Writer E.M. Frimbo, nicknamed “The World’s Greatest Railroad Buff,” is widely quoted as saying the historic Orange Blossom Special locomotive was “the most luxurious winter-season train ever devised by man.” The luxury passenger train was a top-of-the-lin... See more

Over the last three decades, country music’s signature baritone, Trace Adkins, has quietly and patiently carved out his own space in classic country artistry, releasing hit records with timeless appeal. One of those enduring releases was his debut, platin... See more