It is hard to think about Tennessee without thinking about Dolly Parton. She was a country music superstar, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, but her impact goes far beyond music. Dolly grew up in Sevier County, Tennessee, in a large family with very little money. Those Appalachian roots became a h...

Country music has always had women at the center of it, even when the industry didn't always make it easy for them. From legendary songwriters to modern chart-toppers, female country artists have helped shape what the genre sounds like today. One of the biggest names is obviously Dolly Parton. With a career spanning mo...

If you've spent any time in Atlanta, you've probably noticed one thing: everything seems to be named Peachtree. Peachtree Street, Peachtree Road, Peachtree Battle Avenue, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard... the list goes on and on. So, why exactly is Atlanta so obsessed with Peachtree? The answer actually goes back long ...

It's hard to imagine Atlanta as anything other than Georgia's biggest city, but believe it or not, Atlanta wasn't founded because of a river, a port, or even a gold rush. The city exists because of a railroad. Back in 1837, Georgia leaders wanted a better way to connect the state to the growing western frontier. They c...

When most people think of The Battery Atlanta, they immediately think of Braves baseball. And while catching a game at Truist Park is absolutely worth the experience, there's so much more to do here than just watch nine innings. Whether you're planning a date night, looking for a family-friendly outing, meeting up with...

I won't claim to know everything there is to know about Atlanta, but I am an Atlanta native. A proud Atlanta native. I've lived here my whole life and spent countless days exploring the sights, the museums, and the activities. I know what Atlanta has to offer. Like every sane city dweller, I have my favorite spots, and...

Atlanta has become one of the most influential music cities in the world, but its impact didn't happen overnight. The city's musical roots can be traced back to gospel, blues, and soul, with local churches and performers helping shape generations of artists. Everything changed in the 1990s when Atlanta emerged as a maj...

So you've stumbled across a flyer, an Instagram post, or a Facebook event advertising a line dancing night at a local bar. It says "beginner lessons," and suddenly it sounds like the perfect idea: a group outing, cute outfits, boots you've worn twice, and a fun night out that feels a little different from you...

Carrie Underwood added an unexpected dose of nu-metal to her set at the Velocity Festival in Dyersville, Iowa, on September 5, 2026. During the perfor...

Lainey Wilson is returning to host the CMA Awards as the ceremony prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary. According to Billboard, the country star...

Stella Parton is asking the public to show greater compassion as her family continues grieving the death of country music legend Dolly Parton. In a me...

Taylor Swift has shared more detail about the ideas behind I Knew It, I Knew You, the song she wrote for Toy Story 5. During a recent country-radio ap...

John Rich says Jelly Roll likely understood the risks before speaking openly about politics during his recent guest-hosting run on Jimmy Kimmel Live!....

Dollywood is preparing a series of new permanent experiences celebrating Dolly Parton and her connection to the Smoky Mountains. In a recent park anno...

Dolly Parton's legacy is taking shape in cornfields across North America this fall, with 20 farms participating in the Get Lost With Dolly campaign. O...

Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is being replaced after it was damaged just days after the country music legend's death at age 80. O...