It was the evening of Nov. 6, 2016, and award-winning artist Beyoncé Knowles-Carter hit the stage with the Dixie Chicks to perform at the Country Music Awards. For her contribution, she received ...

After a career-defining year that included a chart-topping album, back-to-back stadium shows, and multiple Diamond-certified ...

A whole lot of history. It’s safe to say that 2025 was another incredible year for country music. Despite country radio still being lightyears behind the current trends, nearly all corners of the ...

Alice Randall, a renowned country songwriter and author, recently discussed the deep connection between country music and Black history at Fisk University. Randall's work, including her memoir "My ...

On December 13, 1949, singer Randy Yeuell Owen of the country rock band Alabama was born in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Twelve years ago today, the country music world lost an innovative singer, songwriter, and guitarist who helped define the ...

In this guest commentary, Rima Dael, CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, responds to John Schneider’s story “Radio and the Roots of Country Music.” Comment on this or any article ...

The 2025 American Music Awards went off without a hitch on Monday, May 26, but that doesn't mean it wasn't without its awkward moments. The most awkward of the night went to Shaboozey and Megan ...

Winning both Best Country Album and Album of the Year at the Grammys in February, Cowboy Carter introduced a fresh wave of talented artists reshaping the genre and prompted music lovers to look back ...

If you've ever felt deeply moved or deeply seen by a song's lyrics, you can thank a songwriter. That's especially true in country music, where the words seem to pull on your heartstrings a little ...