John Denver Released His Iconic Muppets Christmas Album 46 Years Ago This Month

When John Denver ’s Christmas With the Muppets album landed in stores in October 1979, no one expected it to become an ...

John Denver’s Most Beloved Ballad Flopped—Until a 1973 Tearjerker TV Film Made It a Hit

The song reached the top of the charts after the song and others in Denver's catalog were featured in a made-for-TV movie.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, John Denver Turned an Underperforming B-Side Into a Massive Hit—Proving That the Third Time’s a Charm

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

On This Day in 1974, John Denver Was ‘Back Home Again’ Atop the Charts (With His Then-Wife)

In 1974, John Denver was already a successful singer-songwriter. Adored for his signature wire-rimmed glasses, boyish grin, and crystal-clear tenor, Denver had made waves with hits like “Take Me Home, ...
PBS

Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver

50th anniversary celebration concert of Back Home Again recorded at 2024 AMERICANAFEST. 50th anniversary celebration of Back Home Again features covers of and emotional tributes to Denver’s beloved ...
People

How Did John Denver Die? Inside the Fatal Plane Crash That Killed the Country Icon 27 Years Ago

John Denver died after the small plane he was piloting crashed into a California bay Ron Galella Collection via Getty John Denver died in a plane crash in October 1997 The country singer was piloting ...