Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. Ira Dean has enjoyed a broad and varied country music background ...

Ira Dean and Ted Nugent released "WWCDD (What Would Charlie Daniels Do)" to honor Charlie Daniels. The song's proceeds will benefit The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, which supports veterans.

They sing, they write, they entertain! But outside the spotlight, what hidden talents do country stars have? The Boot sat down with a few of your favorites to find out. Heidi Newfield: This is going ...