Country

Sometimes in music there are songs that are so good, one recording just isn't enough. Artists of all genres are known to remake - or cover - songs that were originally made by other artists. This can be done for a number of reasons: as a tribute to the original song, to make the song sound more up-to-date, or to make the song better fit into a musical genre that it did not originally belong to. Here are eight great country cover songs. Do you know who the original artists were? 

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Hangover songs provide an important purpose in country music. Sure, plenty of great songs focus on the partying, the raising cain, and of course, booze guzzling, but what happens after the dust settles? After the cab ride home and the crashing on a buddy's couch?

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Country music fans were surprised when Lady Gaga released a country version of her hit "Born This Way," but she's not the only artist who has unexpectedly made their way to country music. Lately, more and more artists are trying their hand a country single or even an entire album!

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Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe today announced two more nights of country concerts for the 2015 concert line-up.  Legendary country band Alabama will be performing in the Pepsi Grandstand on Aug...

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The most popular country music festivals — like the upcoming Taste of Country Music Festival — last up to five days and include dozens of artists. It's a big commitment to try to take it all in, and you'll want to do so in a way that allows you to be presentable at work on Monday morning.

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MSNBC issued an on-air apology after a guest made offensive remarks about country music during an interview on NOW With Alex Wagner.

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The initial reaction to hearing Sam Hunt's #1 single "Take Your Time" is that it's about a guy trying to pick up a girl in a bar. After seeing the brand new video, the song has a much deeper meaning.

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It should be no surprise that many of country music's most romantic singers are pretty smooth off stage, as well. However, the most memorable, real-life love stories are honest and spontaneous. They hinge on tiny details, like the emotion she stirred when she walked on his bus, or the dress she wore when he sang to her on the beach during Spring Break.

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Country music is gaining more recognition than ever these days, and Tim McGraw thinks it's due time. With the genre's stars selling out huge venues like Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl, it's obvious that country really is taking over.

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Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Jake Owen have announced their  tour plans, and many more will surely follow in the coming weeks. If you’re paying attention, you can learn a little more than just where an artist will be, and they'll be there. Taste of Country’s Billy Dukes explains how you can find out a lot about your favorite artist by looking at the schedule.

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