Lots of the finest country music songs in the canon are rooted in the rich tradition of American literature. That being so, some of the ballads that reside under the genre’s umbrella arguably come ...

Great soul ballads always seem to tug at the heartstrings. And any music called “soul” better do just that. Connect with the very essence of who we are as humans. But in 1961, a powerful voice was ...

Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens has released the first of four new albums. Out now via Curb Records, Great Country Ballads features twelve timeless hit songs that left a mark on Stevens, ...

From Willie Nelson’s soulful ballads to Neil Diamond’s singalong anthems, classic country and soft rock songs remain karaoke staples. With the right song choice, mic technique, and a dash of stage ...

A new Aerosmith compilation called 'Tough Love: Best of the Ballads' just hit stores everywhere after being released exclusively to Target and iTunes two weeks ago. The collection gathers the band's ...

The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono includes an interview from 1980. During the interview, he was asked about “If I Fell.” “That’s my first attempt at a ...

Ah, the '80s rock ballad. There's nothing quite as glorious as a sold-out arena illuminated by a sea of Bic lighters held aloft during one of your favorite band's slow, sweet jams. The following picks ...

Bush balladeers celebrate the district, its identities and their adventures. Oceana/Flickr, CC BY-NC When Brian the farmer finished his poem the crowd went wild. Small wonder he earned the People’s ...