Popularized in 1955 by country singer Tennessee Ernie Ford, “Sixteen Tons” offers a glimpse into the stark realities of a coal miner working in the mines of Rosewood, Kentucky. Ford’s version reached ...

Thomas Bresh, country music jack-of-all-trades and the biological son of Merle Travis, died four years ago today at age 74.

Staging a country-music concert in a big-city concert hall was a novel idea in the 1950s. Country and folk singer Merle Travis' gig at Boston's Jordan Hall came during the early days of a national ...

Country musician and song writer Merle Travis enjoyed eating at Nikki’s Drive Inn on Cherokee Boulevard when he was traveling through Chattanooga. It was in early 1966 when Travis came to entertain at ...

Streaming platforms for Merle Travis Guitar Man haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

A private Celebration of Life for Travis Merle McLin, 84, of Lufkin will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Travis was born September 9, ...