Eighty-three years ago today, the country singer and songwriter who wrote hits for Merle Haggard and other legends was born.

On this day (December 22) in 1973, Merle Haggard topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “If We Make It Through December.” The song spent four weeks at No. 1, making it the final No. 1 of ...

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Contrary to popular belief, Merle Norman never left Midland. Now under the new owners Candice and Dean White, the beloved cosmetics store has received a makeover and features a brand-new boutique ...

Jewel is basking in the joys of island time. Taking some R&R during the coldest season of the year, the singer shared some snaps from her Barbuda vacation, including two photos wearing nothing but a ...