Burl Ives was one of America's most respected folk musicians, before he was hauled before an anti-Communist inquiry.

Some country legends became household names right away—but others had to wait, grind, struggle, and keep singing until fame finally found them. From Chris Stapleton to Jelly Roll, here are country music stars who broke through later in life.

On a warm summer night in 1969, the man who founded The Rolling Stones, and one of the most famous musicians in the world, walked out into his backyard and never came back. The official explanation seemed straightforward. But years later, someone who had been there that night allegedly revealed a very different version of the events we all thought we knew.

Music critics have spent decades telling us which albums belong on lists like this. Sure, sometimes they were right. But they have also missed a whole bunch of great albums that are well deserving of a top 50 ranking recognition. Do you agree?

Some of the greatest live performers had to overcome terrible bouts of stage fright.

Discover how Glen Campbell’s friendship with songwriter Jimmy Webb helped shape his career, creating timeless hits like “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Galveston.”