Let the Yeehaw-sance begin! As we count down the final hours to “Cowboy Carter” — the Beyoncé country album that is dropping ...

Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' not only captivated listeners, it sparked a wave of interest in Black country ...

However, contrary to the genre's Black roots, country has not historically been associated with minorities, specifically Black artists. In fact, many artists have endured relentless barriers when ...

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry, lending some of their cultural influences to arguably one of the most American of music genres. However, they have often faded ...

Beyoncé became the first Black artist to win a Grammy for best country album on Sunday. Could she clear a path for more Black artists in the genre? By Melinda Newman Beyoncé made history Sunday ...

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" has inspired a movement of Black artists and executives in the country music industry. This movement is largely independent of Nashville, with a focus on communities ...

Five rising Black country artists unpack the impact of "Cowboy Carter" and where the genre is headed Five rising Black country artists unpack the impact of "Cowboy Carter" and where the genre is ...

Raised in a farming family, Bailey became known for his iconic harmonica playing and is widely regarded as the first Black country artist. Per the Country Music Hall of Fame, his musical roots ran ...