Some might find power ballads to be cheesy, but I think a few songs from 1984 are emotionally devastating in the best way.

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DeFord Bailey was born on December 14, 1899, and he remains one of the most trailblazing musicians in country music history.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney's last Christmas celebration, as told by the self-described "fifth wheel" who was there.

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Steely Dan's last US Top 40 hit sounded peppy enough. You can almost miss the references to addiction in the lyrics.

These four country artists suffered terrible setbacks, but emerged even stronger after going through a really hard time.

After wrapping up his illustrious career in his home state of company, John Michael Montgomery received a special surprise.