Twenty-eight years ago today, one of the most influential women in country music history died in her sleep in Nashville.

On this day (January 15) in 2025, Melba Montgomery died in a care facility in Nashville after a years-long battle with dementia at the age of 86. She left behind a long legacy of great country music.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Country music star John Michael Montgomery is set to play his retirement show Friday at Rupp Arena. The singer, who is just 60, ...

The bad news for country music fans in 2025 was that a trio of acts, including two legendary singers, announced retirements. But were they really retirements? Because, the good news is that, while ...