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    Shirley Collie Nelson, Former Wife of Willie Nelson, Dies at 78

    Shirley Collie Nelson, country singer and second wife of the legendary Willie Nelson, passed away on ... Read More »

    Carl Smith, 'The Country Gentleman,' Dies at 82

    Carl Smith, one of the most successful and distinctive country artists to emerge in the 1950s, died ... Read More »

    Bellamy Brothers' Mom Dies at 85

    Frances Bellamy, the mother of Howard and David Bellamy -- best known as country duo the Bellamy ... Read More »

    Chely Wright Remembers 'Free Spirit' Brittany Murphy

    Fans of Brittany Murphy are reeling from the news of the young star's shocking death. The actress ... Read More »

    Kitty Wells' Daughter Ruby Wright Dies at 70

    Ruby Wright, daughter of Johnny Wright and country legend Kitty Wells, was found dead on Sunday ... Read More »

    The Gatlins Remember 'Brother' Patrick Swayze

    The Gatlin Brothers are among the celebrities who have paid public tribute to actor Patrick ... Read More »

    Acclaimed Session Musician Larry Knechtel Dies at 69

    Larry Knechtel, a one-time collaborator of Elvis Presley's and an accomplished sideman in both the ... Read More »

    Confederate Railroad's Gates Nichols Dies

    Warren "Gates" Nichols, a former member of the ACM Award-winning group Confederate Railroad, died ... Read More »

    Otha Young, Longtime Juice Newton Collaborator, Dies at 66

    Singer-songwriter Otha Young, who was best known as the longtime musical partner of country and pop ... Read More »

    Guitar Legend Les Paul Dies at 94

    Guitar legend Les Paul has died due to complications from pneumonia. In addition to an incredibly ... Read More »

    Les Paul Dies at 94

    Guitar legend Les Paul has died due to complications from pneumonia. Paul, known for an incredibly ... Read More »

    Hank Williams, Jr. Remembers Slain Friend, Steve McNair

    Hank Williams, Jr. wore Steve McNair's No. 9 jersey on Monday, in tribute to the slain Titans ... Read More »

    Oak Ridge Boy Shares Memories of Michael Jackson

    The Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden not only met Michael Jackson, he was serenaded by him. Upon ... Read More »

    Country Stars React to Michael Jackson's Death

    He was the King of Pop, but Michael Jackson's influence crossed all genres. The Boot has gathered ... Read More »

    Barry Beckett, Musician and Producer, Dies at 66

    Barry Beckett, who produced an impressive range of recording artists from Kenny Chesney and Hank ... Read More »

    Country Guitarist Stephen Bruton Dies at 60

    Stephen Bruton, the guitarist and songwriter who played with country singer Kris Kristofferson for ... Read More »