Many country songs foster hometown pride. For some reason, the idea of roots and heritage has become a mainstay in the genre. Many country fans grew up listening to songs in this vein and loved them, ...

Kenny Chesney has never forgotten where he came from. The country superstar grew up in Luttrell, just outside Knoxville, graduated from Gibbs High School and has carried his East Tennessee pride onto ...

Following the ceremony, the city unveiled a mural of Wetzel, showcasing him and his guitar as well as his old high school football jersey.