Some of country music's biggest hits have fallen off hard in recent years, likely because they contain some of the most cringe-worthy lyrics ever written.
Over the last few decades, bands have been disappearing from the country music scene, with a stronger focus on individual artists. With only a handful of popular bands remaining, one has to wonder what led to this dramatic shift in the industry.
The flood of biopics continues with George & Tammy, set to premiere in late 2022. The miniseries stars Kentucky native Michael Shannon and Oscar winner Jessica Chastain.
Rolling Stone, which now has a site dedicated exclusively to country music, has stood up and they have taken notice by naming Owensboro as one of the best destinations for country music fans.
He's examined the Civil War, prohibition, baseball, jazz, and now filmmaker Ken Burns will take on the subject of country music for his next documentary series for PBS.