Dolly Parton craved a pop hit. But she made sure her first big crossover smash kept her country audiences in the picture.

Alabama became a forever fiddle-focused band on this day in 1984 with “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)." ...

On July 16th, country music celebrates milestones like Alabama's big hits and Dolly Parton's Dollywood launch, showcasing the ...

Prior to his career change, Smith had released eleven studio albums and even created an alternate redneck personality named ...

Northwestern’s Medill School reports that in the past 20 years, the United States has lost more than one-third of its print ...

Music is at the heart of Texas culture, but with so many amazing artists hailing from the Lone Star State, it’s easy to miss stellar musical moments. The Daily Texan selected four impressive albums to ...

Bicentennial Minutes” modeled a kind of mass-culture unity we’re unlikely to match for the country’s next big birthday.

On July 7, country legends like Johnny Cash made history, from serving in the Air Force to breaking records, showcasing the ...

Stars like Dolly Parton and Morgan Wallen truly call Tennessee home, born in the state and living their best lives here.

Live Nation’s latest report shows growing influence of country music on Australia, spearheaded by Gen Z.The announcement:Over 80% of Australians surveyed are proud to be associated with brands ...

Building on the excitement of the previously announced headliners Bailey Zimmerman and Jelly Roll, this year’s festival — presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Original — promises a ...

Back in the 2000s and early 2010s, country music on the radio was drenched in whiskey, beer, and barroom heartbreak. Whether you were tailgating, nursing a hangover, or drowning your ex out of your ...