What is country music, and where did it come from? Step back in time with Country Music, a new film directed by Ken Burns that describes the historic sights and sounds of a truly American art form. An ...

A viral moment from Shaboozey and Megan Moroney at the American Music Awards has sparked debate online about country music's origins. Here's what to know.

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour is well underway. And it is creating a space for unity, celebration and accountability within ...

Beyoncé made history at the 2025 Grammy Awards, becoming the first Black woman to win best country album with her eighth studio album Cowboy Carter. She also won album of the year for the project. In ...

Worldwide origins of country music. This isn’t surprising to me. I’m well aware of country music’s apparent preference for white male artists.

And, for the most part, the stereotypical country music fan doesn’t exist. In 2019, a country music listener’s average household income was $81,100 and, from 2014 to 2019, country music audience ...

With the commercial dominance of pop-country artists like Taylor swift and Florida Georgia Line, is traditional country music dead?

Country music, a genre born in the rural South and West of the U.S. in the early 20th century, is recognized for its simple harmonies, narrative lyrics, and the use of stringed instruments such as ...

Other Black artists who have struck gold with country music include Darius Rucker, Kane Brown, Lil Nas X, Tina Turner, and Jimmie Allen. Recommended Hip-hop artist 4G is all gas, no gimmicks ...