One of the main physical symbols of country music is, by no doubt of the imagination the cowboy hat. The cowboy hat is such a simple item, yet seemingly holds the spirit of America on its rim. It ...

Country western music icon Patsy Cline was born just one year after the birth of my own mom Peggy. Patsy was born Sept. 8, 1932, and mom Peggy, Aug. 17, 1931. Tragically, Patsy died at age 30 in March ...

Country-western music’s iconic women will be celebrated during an award-winning tribute show 2 p.m. Jan. 3 at State Street Theater, 1 State St., New Ulm. Tickets for Joyann Parker’s “Classic Ladies of ...

Hailing from northwestern Pennsylvania, Company Townes puts a modern spin on country & western. Hailing from rural northwestern Pennsylvania, Company Townes puts a modern spin on country & western ...

On Jan. 22, central Pennsylvania lost one of the area’s most beloved country singers and songwriters. Al Shade, a legendary country/western music star from Gratz, died last week at 98. Shade was best ...