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The Oak Ridge Boys

Oak Ridge Boys Release 31st Album

Not many bands that started during the 1940's are still making music, but that is not the case for the Oak Ridge Boys

Miranda Lambert's album, "Four the Record"

Miranda Lambert Delivers Whole New Flair With 'Four The Record'

Country star, who enjoyed high-profile success in 2011, says her new album 'pushes the limits'

The Civil Wars' album, "Barton Hollow"

American Roots Music Sound Continues to Evolve in 2011

VOA's Katherine Cole has a look back at some of 2011’s best 'Americana' music releases

Taylor Swift (file photo)

Country Music Album Sales Up in 2011

Sales increased more than four percent and a number of artists enjoyed crossover success on the pop charts

Vince Gill's album, "Guitar Slinger"

Vince Gill Returns to Country Charts With 'Guitar Slinger'

It's been five years since he released an album; Gill wrote or co-wrote all 12 tracks, which deal with love, loss, hope, faith

Alison Krauss and Buddy Miller perform at the Americana Music Association awards show, Oct. 13, 2011, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Americana Music Association Honors Country, Folk, Bluegrass and Blues Artists

Justin Townes Earle, The Avett Brothers and Robert Plant take prizes at 2011 awards event

There’s a very humble memorial to Jimmie Rodgers in his hometown.

Yodeling’s Still Big in Mississippi

‘Singing Brakeman’ called town of Meridian home