Elvis Presley's recording of "Snowbird" remains one of the most delightfully unexpected hidden gems of his 1970s catalog.
In March 1981, this updated version of “Guitar Man” spent one week atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking the final-number one country hit of Presley’s career.
Though he’s a rock icon, Elvis Presley made his love of country music known. Hailing from Memphis, there was really no escaping the influence of Southern sounds. He infused the music he grew up ...
The Grand Ole Opry appearance that once seemed like a disappointment is now remembered as a fascinating early chapter in the story of how Elvis Presley became the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Willie Nelson was already a celebrated voice in country music before recording a song made famous by Elvis Presley. The hugely popular track crossed over onto the pop charts and cemented Nelson's ...
Even though Elvis Presley recorded it first, this 1972 ballad, which ranked among the decade's greatest apology love songs, didn’t reach No. 1 until a rival artist gave it the spotlight it deserved.
In the 1970s, Dolly Parton turned down Elvis Presley when he asked to split publishing rights for "I Will Always Love You." The risky move paid off.
Parton cited Presley as one of her biggest inspirations, but a disagreement over the release meant the cover was never released.