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Bell Bottom Country: How Lainey Wilson Put Her Flare on Country Music
Released October 28, 2022, Bell Bottom Country took Baskin native Lainey Wilson from rising artist to award-winning headliner. Here's the story behind the album, its singles and its ACM, CMA and Grammy wins.

Louisiana Country Music
Oct 284 min read


Tim McGraw Officially Inducted Into the Country Music Hall of Fame, With Louisiana in the Room
Louisiana native Tim McGraw joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 18, 2026, with tributes from Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum and Lady A.

Louisiana Country Music
Oct 194 min read


The Voodoo Queen Behind a No. 1 Country Hit: The Haunting Story of Marie Laveau
Bobby Bare's 1974 No. 1 hit took its name from a real New Orleans legend. Here's the spooky story of the Voodoo Queen behind the song.

Ronnie Calhoun
Oct 154 min read


Hunter Hayes' Wanted and the Chart Record It Set in 2012
In 2012, Hunter Hayes' Wanted hit No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs, making the Breaux Bridge native the youngest solo male artist to top the chart.

Louisiana Country Music
Sep 293 min read


Trace Adkins Turns Up the Heat with "Ladies Love Country Boys"
In 2006, Sarepta, Louisiana native Trace Adkins topped the country charts with "Ladies Love Country Boys." Look back at the song, the single, and his Louisiana roots.

Louisiana Country Music
Sep 182 min read


Remembering Dolly Parton, and Her Louisiana Beginning
From her first single at a Lake Charles studio to a New Orleans TV special and a sold out arena show, a look back at Dolly Parton's history with Louisiana.

Louisiana Country Music
Aug 264 min read


Jordan Davis's Learn The Hard Way: The Album That Keeps Louisiana Country Fans Coming Back
Explore the songs, hits, and Louisiana pride behind Jordan Davis's album Learn The Hard Way, including the fan-favorite "Louisiana Stick."

Louisiana Country Music
Aug 152 min read


Brooks & Dunn Earn a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008
On August 4, 2008, Brooks & Dunn earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn how Louisiana native Kix Brooks reached one of country music's highest honors.

Louisiana Country Music
Aug 43 min read
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