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Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80

Country music icon and global philanthropist Dolly Parton has died in Nashville at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer.

A tribute to Dolly Parton: The voice that bridged worlds and touched hearts forever

Country music icon, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a globally cherished legacy and a special bond with South Africa.

Gazi Simelane (Dusty) and Linda Msibi (Stones) are country music singers from the Kingdom of eSwatini. The 22-year-old band of two boasts of being the only African band to participate in the Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards, clinching the Duo of the Year Award 2017.
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eSwatini’s country music cousins hit the screens in New York

The award-winning country music pair are the subject of a new documentary by filmmaker Jesse Rudoy, which premiered at the New York film festival

“When you see a black man on a horse goin’ that fast,” says Rock to open the video, “you just gotta let him fly.” (Screenshot/Vevo)
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‘Old Town Road’ highlights black cowboy culture

Pairing banjo twangs with thumping bass, the country trap tune by unknown artist-turned-industry maverick Lil Nas X appears set to soundtrack summer

Born to make music: The image

The Boss battled the old SA

First it was a hit single and LP. Now it’s the title of Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography. ‘Born to Run’ shows The Boss’s life’s work hasn’t ended.

Norah Jones, Billie Joe’s new take on The Everly Brothers

Greenday’s Billie Joe Armstrong and singer Norah Jones have produced "Foreverly", a retake of the beloved Everly Brothers’ enduring country classics.

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LL Cool J and Paisley ‘Accidental Racist’ song stirs up controversy

A song about racial perception has drawn the ire of both the country and urban music worlds after its wide release.

Feelin’ nearly faded as my jeans

Feelin’ nearly faded as my jeans

MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Shaun de Waal reviews <em>Crazy Heart</em>, a rollicking tale about a down-and-out country singer.