It was in Aspen that he and Denver found a kinship. Per Songfacts, they met at a gig for Sommers' band, Liberty. Impressed by ...

Today is the 52nd anniversary of that timeless Denver hit, “Annie’s Song,” topping the Billboard Hot 100. The song was ...

It’s rare to find a job you actually love. It’s also just as exceptional to absolutely adore the people you work alongside. For five years, I had both as Westword’s music editor. But as someone who ...

The first line of John Denver's song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" calls West Virginia "Almost Heaven," and when you're up in the mountains, that description can feel pretty accurate. But these ...

As “Country Roads” singalongs delight World Cup fans, consider John Denver’s school, church, friends and early music breaks in Fort Worth.

Denver lived in Fort Worth 1957–1961 and graduated Arlington Heights High. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was sung at the FIFA World Cup singalong. Denver co-founded the Hunger Project and the Windstar ...

Chris Richards (3) and Timothy Weah of the United States celebrate victory after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between the USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium ...

Why does "Take Me Home, Country Roads" play after USMNT victories? Here's how the John Denver classic became the USMNT ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Add the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night to the list of classically weird happenings at Wrigley Field. The game at the iconic North Side ballpark ...

North America played host to the 2026 World Cup, seeing thousands upon thousands of fans from many countries travel to the United States, Canada and Mexico. During their stays, a number of visitors ...