The country music world has lost some iconic names in 2025. As we head into the homestretch, we take a moment to look back at the country music stars and influential names that have been lost thus far ...

Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.

Eddie Palmieri, the groundbreaking musician celebrated as one of the most innovative figures in rumba and Latin jazz, has passed away at the age of 88.

He is survived by his son, John Vaughn Jr., daughter, Debrah Vaughn; grandchildren Thomas, Aubrey, and Carter Vaughn, Maria Rodriguez, Daniel Anguiano; and sister, Teresa (Tommy) Spelce. A private ...

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Mexican American country music star whose folksy storytelling propelled him to fame in the 1970s, has died, according to reports. He was 73. His daughter, Aubry ...

While Johnny Rodriguez passed away a few days ago, George Strait took a moment to share how the singer inspired his own career.

In his remembrance of the late Johnny Rodriguez, George Strait explained how the Texas country artist inspired him when Strait's own country music career was just starting out.

Rodriguez was one of the first Mexican American country singers and had such hits as “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico" and “That’s the Way Love Goes ...

Johnny Rodriguez FILE PHOTO: Johnny Rodriguez performing on the ABC tv special '1976 / 11th Academy of Country Music Awards', at the Palladium. Rodriguez died May 9 at the age of 73. (Photo by ...