44 Years Ago: Willie Nelson and Leon Russell Share No. 1 Spot With ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Remake44 Years Ago: Willie Nelson and Leon Russell Share No. 1 Spot With ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ RemakeOn Sept. 1, 1979, Nelson and Russell hit the No. 1 spot with their remake of the Elvis Presley hit "Heartbreak Hotel."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Stars Who Have Been on the Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’Country Stars Who Have Been on the Cover of ‘Rolling Stone’Roots rock group the Band were the first country act to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone, in 1968; most recently, Eric Church earned the cover spot in August of 2018.Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
Leon Russell dies in his sleepLeon Russell dies in his sleepCountry-rock musician Leon Russell has died. He was 74.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
The Songwriters Hall of Fame Taps Garth Brooks!The Songwriters Hall of Fame Taps Garth Brooks!These Guys write the songs that make the whole world sing. (Don't PANIC! We are not talking about Barry Manilow.Jack BalzerJack Balzer