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  • 3 Emotional Rock Lyrics From 1985 That You’ll Never Forget

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  • On This Day in 1992, the Best-Selling Single by a Female Artist of All Time Was at No. 1—Written, but Not Sung by Dolly Parton

    At No. 1 on This Day in 1981, the Song That Helped Dolly Parton Become More Than Everyone’s Favorite Country Singer

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    At No. 1 on This Day in 1972, a Single That Showed How Versatile Merle Haggard Could Be

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    At No. 1 on This Day in 1989, Randy Travis’ Timeless Country Love Song Written Specifically for Those Who Might Never See the Ocean

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    3 Pop Songs From the 1980s That Are Still Loved by Younger Generations

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  • The Story Behind the Alabama Classic That Should Be on Every Christmas Playlist

    On This Day in 1983, Alabama Released the No. 1 Single That Later Became a Favorite for Generations of Crimson Tide Fans

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    3 Nostalgic Rock Ballads From the 1980s That Take You Back to the Era Every Time

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  • Chet Atkins performing

    3 CMA Winners From 1981 We Still Can’t Get Enough of Today

    January 28, 2026, 7:15 am

  • Bon Scott performing with AC/DC

    On This Day in 1980, an Australian Hard Rock Icon Took the Stage for the Final Time Before His Tragic and Untimely Death

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    Born on This Day in 1937, the Innovative Steel Guitar Master Who Played With Ray Price, George Strait, Ray Charles, and Countless Others

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    3 Classic Rock Grammy Award Winners From 1986 We Still Stan

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