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Sunday Morning Coming Down: July 19-20, 1986

Sunday Morning Coming Down

Sunday Morning Coming Down: July 19-20, 1986

One weekend on American Country Countdown — the stories riding the chart when Bob Kingsley counted them down, and what happened next.

The Cook Who Saved Country Music: "Storms of Life" at 40

Artist Spotlight

The Cook Who Saved Country Music: "Storms of Life" at 40

By Generation Country, Jared Ingersol Jul 14, 2026

A.K.A. Nobody: Mac McAnally

Songwriter Spotlight

A.K.A. Nobody: Mac McAnally

By Generation Country Jul 14, 2026

BEHIND THE SONG: "Time Marches On"

Behind the Song

BEHIND THE SONG: "Time Marches On"

By Generation Country, Jared Ingersol Jul 14, 2026

John Berry Sets the First Dates for His 30th Annual "Christmas With John Berry" Tour

News

John Berry Sets the First Dates for His 30th Annual "Christmas With John Berry" Tour

By Generation Country Jul 14, 2026

SIXTY YEARS OF DIRT: A Celebration of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Tribute

SIXTY YEARS OF DIRT: A Celebration of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

EP REVIEW: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Night After Night

The Dirt Band Edition

EP REVIEW: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Night After Night

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

ALBUM REVIEW: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

A Diamond, Period: Matraca Berg

Songwriter Spotlight

A Diamond, Period: Matraca Berg

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

UNDERHEARD: Matraca Berg - Sunday Morning to Saturday Night

Album Reviews

UNDERHEARD: Matraca Berg - Sunday Morning to Saturday Night

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

ALBUM REVIEW: Matraca Berg - The Dreaming Fields

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Matraca Berg - The Dreaming Fields

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

BEHIND THE SONG: "Fishin' in the Dark"

Behind the Song

BEHIND THE SONG: "Fishin' in the Dark"

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

BEHIND THE SONG: "Bless the Broken Road"

Behind the Song

BEHIND THE SONG: "Bless the Broken Road"

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

ALBUM REVIEW: Hanna-McEuen - Hanna McEuen

The Dirt Band Edition

ALBUM REVIEW: Hanna-McEuen - Hanna McEuen

By Jared Ingersol, Generation Country Jul 11, 2026

30 Years of "Blue": The Song That Waited for LeAnn Rimes

30 Years

30 Years of "Blue": The Song That Waited for LeAnn Rimes

By Generation Country, Jared Ingersol Jul 9, 2026

Behind The Song: "She Thinks His Name Was John"

Behind the Song

Behind The Song: "She Thinks His Name Was John"

By Generation Country Jul 9, 2026

Remembering Toby Keith: The Songwriter in the Stadium (1961-2024)

Artist Spotlight

Remembering Toby Keith: The Songwriter in the Stadium (1961-2024)

By Generation Country Jul 8, 2026

Behind The Song: "How Do You Like Me Now"

Behind the Song

Behind The Song: "How Do You Like Me Now"

By Generation Country Jul 8, 2026

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