August Ponthier's Everywhere Isn't Texas is as much a fully realized introduction as a complete revival. Its an existential ...

The line that designates what is and is not country music is muddier than most of us are willing to admit. What is abundantly clear, though, is that country music appeals to more people than just ...

Country music is rooted in Americana, with heartfelt stories of small-town life highlighting a focus on family, faith and fun. The genre, which dates back to the early 1920s, is now reaching new ...

Christian/Gospel music consumption has increased, surpassing World Music and nearing Country music's popularity. Nashville's influence is expanding beyond country music, impacting pop charts with ...

If Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl is dominating your playlist, welcome to the club. Whether you’re a new Swiftie or you’ve been a fan since Fearless came out in 2006, Taylor Swift fans are ...

To get a sense of how wide the country music landscape — and the divides within it — are in 2025, consider the varied reactions to an announcement the Recording Academy made in June: The best country ...

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 ...

The Bills are hot right now. With the season in high gear, and fans shouting “Let’s Go Buffalo!” from the rooftops, it’s a good time to drop a new Bills themed song. This time, the anthem is by Alicia ...

The culture wars that have defined country music in recent years seemed somewhat tamer this year. That doesn’t mean the issues that have divided households from Nashville to SoCal have been resolved.