steve earle

Ever since Elvis' very first Sun Studios recording sessions, artists have been finding ways to bring the country and rock genres together.

No doubt -- Earle has written some truly iconic songs.

Jason Isbell, Rosanne Cash, the War and Treaty and Steve Earle all sing on this version of "The Times They Are a-Changin'."

The music business is a high-stakes, high-risk venture, and it's not unusual for things to wind up in court.

No doubt -- Earle has written some truly iconic songs.

Some of its biggest stars -- yes, even the ones who sing drinking songs -- are sober.

What do you think?

Don't sleep on these Record Store Day essentials!

You like?

Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.