While we adore Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's rendition (or even Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's), we can't stop playing the original hit. The '30s jazz number was specifically written for Astaire ...

Relive 1973’s musical magic with chart-topping hits, heartfelt ballads, and timeless classics that still play strong today.

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Country music is known for celebrating two things: real life and love. From classic heartwarming ballads by Conway Twitty, George Jones and Loretta Lynn (Read about her biopic here), to current hits ...

No matter your relationship status, it's hard not to appreciate a sweet lil love song. Even if you're single as a Pringle, a romantic ballad or loved-up bop never fails to give ya an instant serotonin ...

While all musicians try and relay a story that their listeners can latch on to, no one does relatability like country artists. Something about the genre hits your heart in a way no other does.

A few familiar names top this first Top 40 Country Songs of 2025 list, but more than a few newcomers who are seeking their first country hit help make up the Top 10. Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody" ...

With Valentines Day here, what better time to examine the darker sides of love? And where better then in music! We've compiled 10 of the creepiest love songs, including several you likely already know ...

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