Country music might have been a man’s world at one time, but it isn’t anymore, thanks to several trailblazing female artists. Whether it be the way their music sounds, their wardrobe, or their ...

Having success at country radio, especially as a female country artist, is cause enough for celebration. But some female country artists released songs that were so good, they found success at pop ...

There's a word that defines all 25 artists on this list of the most important country women of the last 25 years. They have overcome personal and professional obstacles in pursuit of great country ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. Look at any list of the greatest country artists of all time and you’ll see the ...

Country music fans have accomplished an improbable and equally impressive feat: In the past half-decade or so alone, they have incubated and nurtured an entire ecosystem of female artists — Cam, Margo ...

Beyoncé won favorite female country artist and favorite country album at the 2025 American Music Awards for "Cowboy Carter." This was Beyoncé's first nomination and win in both categories, though ...

Country women have delivered some truly great music in 2025. This list of the 12 best country songs released by females features several contemporary hitmakers, one absolute legend and a woman who ...

Leslie Fram, former CMT executive, and Cameo Carlson, CEO of mTheory, have championed diversity in Nashville's country music scene for over a decade. Initiatives like CMT's Next Women of Country and ...

Women in country music face a constant and trying uphill battle. Speaking with Evan Paul on Taste of Country Nights, singer-songwriter Annie Bosko got to talking about the harsh realities for women in ...

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 ...

Maddie & Tae's late-2025 decision to split up wasn't on our bingo card for this year, but in hindsight, it probably should have been. Almost since the beginning, their career has faced tough hurdles.