Tammy Wynette

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

Alcohol, drugs and infidelity played a role in country music's most volatile marriages, but one of them really takes the cake.

Think that only fun, upbeat songs can become crossover hits? Think again.

The legendary guitarist and producer was responsible for some of country music's all-time most iconic riffs.

What's the saddest love song in country music history? Here's our picks.

It used to be possible for women in country music to grow their radio careers after having kids. There's not one single example of that in modern-day country.

Some of country music's most famous power couples have major age gaps in their relationships.

D-I-V-O-R-C-E! These 30 songs perfectly express the pain and heartache that comes along with ending a marriage.

Take a tour of some of country music's biggest names' final resting places, and read the inscriptions written on their tombstones.

Songs by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Patsy Cline are just the beginning of this tear-jerking list.