Fifty-two years ago today, John Denver released a song that would go on to be his first major hit on multiple charts.

These three hit tracks knocked other hit tracks from the No. 1 spot in 1974. Any of these tunes might just be your favorites.

Island Girl,” which was the first single from John’s 10th studio album Rock of the Westies, remained No. 1 on Billboard for ...

In September 1972, John Denver released his sixth studio album, but its lead single quickly sparked controversy, and some radio stations banned it for all the wrong reasons. The album Rocky Mountain ...

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Led by acclaimed performer Rick Schuler, this enchanting holiday concert features beloved Denver classics like “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Sunshine On My ...

Talons Shadow Work Talons is Denver’s newest metalcore band, as the five-piece only announced itself publicly last month. But ...

Photo: Dino Perrucci On Friday, October 31, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country hosted its Halloween concert at the Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wis. The ...

As the frontman of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant has sometimes been pretty harsh about the output he produced with Jimmy Page, ...

Morgan Wallen's 2026 tour will hit 21 stadiums, featuring a new stage design with four fan pits for closer views and a ...

"I'm not that great of a guitar player or harmonica player or singer, but I can construct a song pretty decently," the ...