What came before him informed his writing—traditional folk songs, blues, and country music. You don’t end up with Bob Dylan without Woody Guthrie or Little Richard. The artists below stand on the ...

Oklahoman Vince Gill is among the most talented and successful country artists of the last few decades. Hugely popular in contemporary country during the 1990s – with more than 40 singles on the ...

Beyoncé's formal entry into the genre in 2024 demanded attention from fans and critics for herself and also a bevy of contemporary Black country artists already inhabiting the space. Like ...

After a record-breaking year, Shaboozey is nominated for five Grammys. Here's what to know about the "Tipsy" hitmaker ahead ...

But as modern country artists have begun to reembrace Southern music, they’ve also begun to mix genres. Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” had heavy rap influence, as does “Cowboy Carter” s ...

As part of our 2025 country music issue, we ask writers and broadcasters to weigh in on the present and future of country ...

Sam Hunt Sam Hunt may be one of the most unexpected success stories in contemporary country music. The singer-songwriter got his start writing hits for other artists, including Kenny Chesney's ...