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STACKER — Country music as a genre is broader than some may believe. The genre has grown to feature a redefined picture of ...

The Red Dirt music scene, with its roots deeply embedded in the heart of Stillwater, Oklahoma, has truly evolved into a powerhouse of country music, thanks to artists like Cody Jinks, Whiskey Myers, ...

On one end of the spectrum, traditionalists like Zach Top and songwriter-focused artists like Charles Wesley Godwin are fanning the flames of traditional country music, expanding on the genre's ...

Great country music never stops! This list of tours scheduled for 2025 features hitmakers, legends and newcomers embarking on a first set of headlining dates. The opening acts for each tour are ...

President Jimmy Carter was a passionate fan of country music, which connected him to Nashville and the genre's top stars. Why ...

Explore the history of country music, from its deep roots in ballads, fiddle and banjo tunes, church music, and the blues to the beginnings of its mainstream popularity. Watch country grow in ...

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 ...

Rachael Hood, Senior Editor Music and history lovers can mix and mingle over the exhibits found at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Peruse the plaques dedicated to country music's finest ...

As country music evolved, its greatest artists never created their music in a vacuum. They were influenced by their own experiences, of course, but also by the other types of American music they ...