On Dec. 31, 1961, a new era of music started when The Beach Boys, a new band on the scene, made their big debut with their first-ever paid performance.

Country music had a great year in 1962, and many songs from that very year have since gone on to influence and inspire country artists throughout the rest of the 20th century. Let’s take a look at ...

Ray Charles released a wide variety of music, including these three songs, which sound like pure country gold.

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