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Dolly Parton and husband Carl Dean never started a family, and now Dolly revealed why whilst adding she's "almost glad" it didn't happen.

Dolly Parton reveals regretful reason behind why she never had children with husband of 57 years

Willie Nelson is one of country music's most enduring and greatest ever voices.

Willie Nelson's 10 greatest songs, ranked

Country superstar Chris Stapleton has revealed a rousing new cover of Phil Collins' iconic rock ballad 'In The Air Tonight'.

Chris Stapleton reveals powerful new cover of Phil Collins' 'In The Air Tonight'

It may've been Shania Twain's 'Queen Of Me' tour, but she came to London to reiterate her title as the one and only 'Queen Of Country Pop'.

Shania Twain review: Queen of Country Pop brings humour, heartache and all the hits to London hoedown

Nate Smith covers Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars'

Nate Smith releases stunning cover of Snow Patrol’s ‘Chasing Cars'

Maren Morris performing in 2022

Maren Morris announces she is quitting country music for good

Dolly Parton, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley

Elvis Presley sang 'I Will Always Love You' to wife Priscilla as they got divorced

In 1975, Olivia Newton-John covered 'Country Roads' on national television and became an instant American sweetheart.

When Olivia Newton-John beautifully covered 'Country Roads' and became an American sweetheart

Olivia Newton-John

Maddie Font and her husband Jonah welcome a baby boy

Maddie & Tae's Maddie Font welcomes a baby boy with super cute name

Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker announces UK tour for 2024 - tickets and dates revealed

Zac Brown Band have revealed their epic cover of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' for an upcoming album of live covers.

Zac Brown Band share 'Bohemian Rhapsody' cover which features on brand new live album

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Shania Twain reveals the real reason she chose Brad Pitt in 'That Don't Impress Me Much'

The story behind Shania Twain's enormously successful country pop crossover ballad, 'You're Still The One'.

The Story of... 'You're Still The One' by Shania Twain

The Eagles

The 10 greatest Eagles songs, ranked

Shania Twain announces her new album

Shania Twain: Win tickets to see country icon on her UK tour for 2023

Oliver Anthony is an up-and-coming country singer

Who is Oliver Anthony and what is his song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ about?

Shania Twain performing in 2023

Shania Twain announces Las Vegas residency for 2024 promising all the hits

Morgan Wallen shocks fans with new look

Morgan Wallen shocks fans as he shaves off his signature mullet and moustache

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani team up

Gwen Stefani's son Kingston plays first show at stepdad Blake Shelton's bar before couple duet

Though they're an unlikely match-up on paper, Willie Nelson and Sinead O'Connor saw kindred spirits in one another.

When Willie Nelson and Sinead O'Connor teamed up for unlikely but gorgeous duet of 'Don't Give Up'

Shania Twain and Frédéric Thiébaud have been married since 2011

Shania Twain receives rare public emotional tribute from husband Frédéric Thiébaud

Darius Rucker and Ed Sheeran have written a song together

Darius Rucker teams up with Ed Sheeran on upcoming new album Carolyn's Boy

Tim McGraw's best songs

Tim McGraw's 20 best songs ever, ranked

Tim McGraw with daughters Maggie, Gracie and Audrey

Tim McGraw wants to duet with his daughters, but reveals the reason why they don't want to

Randy Meisner of The Eagles has died

Eagles founding member Randy Meisner dies, aged 77

Hank Snow helped discover Elvis Presley

Remembering Hank Snow, the country star who helped discover Elvis Presley

The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

What is the Grand Ole Opry? The iconic Nashville country music venue explained

Dolly Parton has released a spine-tingling cover of Queen's 'We Are The Champions'.

Dolly Parton channels Freddie Mercury with incredible cover of Queen's 'We Are The Champions'

Jason Aldean's new music video

Jason Aldean defends new song 'Try That in a Small Town' over allegedly "promoting violence"

Jason Aldean in 2019

Jason Aldean facts: Country singer's age, wife, children, songs and career explained

Miranda Lambert in concert

Miranda Lambert stops a live show to slam selfie-taking fans, and a fan hits back

Shania Twain then and now

Shania Twain announces massive Come on Over album 25th anniversary reissue

Billy Joel reveals the origins of We Didn't Start the Fire

Billy Joel reveals 'We Didn't Start the Fire' was "terrible" at first and started out as a "country song"

Brad Paisley in 2012

Brad Paisley facts: Country singer's age, wife, children, family and career explained

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Dolly Parton speaks to Smooth Radio

Dolly Parton recalls 'Islands in the Stream' 40 years on: "I miss Kenny Rogers every day"

Shania Twain has allayed fans fears after her recent on-stage stumble.

Shania Twain reassures fans over her on-stage stumble at recent show

Taylor Swift and Def Leppard at CMT Crossroads

When a 17-year-old Taylor Swift and Def Leppard teamed up for unlikely concert, and it was perfect

George Michael and Garth Brooks in 2000

When George Michael and Garth Brooks sang 'Freedom' together and country pop peaked

Kenny Rogers thanking the Glastonbury Festival crowd on 30th June 2013. (Photo by Brian Rasic/Getty Images)

When Kenny Rogers ruled Glastonbury with a singalong of 'Islands in the Stream' and country hits

Dixie Chicks' greatest songs

The Chicks' 10 best songs ever, ranked

Lonestar - Amazed music video

The Story of... 'Amazed' by Lonestar

Taylor Swift in 2022

Taylor Swift facts: Singer's age, boyfriend, parents, biggest songs and career explained

Audrey McGraw performs a country classic

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter Audrey beautifully covers a country classic

Kimberly Perry has released a sequel to 'If I Die Young'

The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry releases emotional sequel to 'If I Die Young'

Dolly Parton's debut performance of 'Jolene' paved her way to superstardom.

When Dolly Parton debuted 'Jolene' on TV and became a country music superstar

The country star, 57, posted the rare video to mark Mother's Day in the USA, and kept her caption low-key, writing simply: "#HappyMothersDay to all the mothers out there!"

Shania Twain posts cute pictures of rarely-seen son Eja: 'You're my number one'

Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs duet

Ed Sheeran joins forces with Luke Combs for stunning version of 'Life Goes On'

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks hosted the ACM Awards 2023

Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen triumph at 2023 ACM Awards - full winners list

Dolly Parton reveals details of first rock album - featuring some very famous friends

Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)

Willie Nelson: The Chicks, Tom Jones, Chris Stapleton & more join country legend for 90th birthday bash

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Wham! amicably split in 1986, but it wouldn't be the last time George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley performed on stage together.

When George Michael invited Andrew Ridgeley to perform on stage together for the very last time

Darren Hayes

Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes files for divorce after 17 years of marriage

U2's best songs

U2's 20 greatest songs, ranked

Kate Garraway speaks to Smooth Radio

Kate Garraway reveals how Elton John has become "a huge friend" amid Derek's recovery

Simply Red

Simply Red announce special 40th anniversary UK and Ireland tour: Dates, venues and ticket details

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