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Recalling ‘Cactus’ Jack Call, the Man Patsy Cline Came to KC to Honor

Tribute Show for Country Music DJ Was Cline's Final Performance

by Brian Burnes

Arts & Culture

Why the World Needs Kansas’ Sarah Smarsh Writing About Dolly Parton

Lessons in Working-Class Feminism

by C.J. Janovy

Arts & Culture

The Story Behind Thomas Hart Benton’s “The Sources of Country Music”

Kansas City Artist's Work Featured in Ken Burns' New Documentary

by Multiple Reporters

Arts & Culture

Kansas City’s Leading Role in Ken Burns’ “Country Music”

Watch for Thomas Hart Benton, Charlie Parker and Patsy Cline

by Aaron Barnhart

Arts & Culture

Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Stirs the Heart of Country Music

Kansas City Experts Discuss Song Featured in Ken Burns' "Country Music"

by Dave Burkhardt

History

Kansas City’s Connection to Patsy Cline’s “Last Photograph”

Mildred Keith Chronicled Country Music Stars in Pictures

by Brian Burnes

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Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

Deep Cultural Tradition Continues To Thrive

by Jacob Douglas

Arts & Culture

Big Creek Country Show Brings A Little Branson To Pleasant Hill

Locals Throng For Classic Country Music On Saturday Nights

by Jacob Douglas

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When Townes Was in Town

You Asked, We Tuned In

by Dan Calderon

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KC, Send Us Your Local Country Music Questions

We Don’t Want To Miss A Beat

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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We Are Flatland

Country Music

Recalling ‘Cactus’ Jack Call, the Man Patsy Cline Came to KC to Honor

Tribute Show for Country Music DJ Was Cline's Final Performance

Why the World Needs Kansas’ Sarah Smarsh Writing About Dolly Parton

Lessons in Working-Class Feminism

The Story Behind Thomas Hart Benton’s “The Sources of Country Music”

Kansas City Artist's Work Featured in Ken Burns' New Documentary

Kansas City’s Leading Role in Ken Burns’ “Country Music”

Watch for Thomas Hart Benton, Charlie Parker and Patsy Cline

Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Stirs the Heart of Country Music

Kansas City Experts Discuss Song Featured in Ken Burns' "Country Music"

Kansas City’s Connection to Patsy Cline’s “Last Photograph”

Mildred Keith Chronicled Country Music Stars in Pictures

Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

Deep Cultural Tradition Continues To Thrive

Big Creek Country Show Brings A Little Branson To Pleasant Hill

Locals Throng For Classic Country Music On Saturday Nights

When Townes Was in Town

You Asked, We Tuned In

KC, Send Us Your Local Country Music Questions

We Don’t Want To Miss A Beat

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