Merle Haggard

Got a birthday coming up? So do these country artists!

These country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.

Grief, regret and hopelessness are three major themes in this countdown of the most depressing country songs of all time.

These lyrics took the words right out of our mouth!

They know the heartbreak they sing about.

The spookiest night of the year has gone country!

In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song.

During times of unimaginable loss, these country songs can soothe the soul.

After all, everyone has a story to tell — and country music has a lot to say.

Some of these songs bring the artist's career full-circle, while others tell a haunting story of a life cut short.

They were called Young Country then and, appropriately, looked to the radio for inspiration.

Including several delinquent youths, at least two singers battling addiction and one jealous rage that ended in murder.