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'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 ...

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 ...

After the murder of George Floyd, a variety of institutions, corporations and universities spent thousands of dollars to attract Black speakers, creators and artists from around the country for a ...