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 ...

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 ...

In the fall of 1968, Texas-born Jeannie C. Riley became the first woman to get a single to the top of both the Hot 100 pop chart and the Hot Country Singles chart: “Harper Valley PTA,” a sassy ...

There’s nothing like listening to your favorite country-pop song on a warm summer day. In recent years, we’ve seen more and more artists try to take the leap and put their own spin on the subgenre. In ...

Surprisingly, it's really a happy song ...

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 ...

The "Kiss The Sky" singer gets candid as she moves to new altitudes. By Steven Zeitchik Senior Editor, Technology and Politics “If I go internal, I realize it’s about my son,” says Morris, referring ...

Though Taylor Swift started her career as a country singer, she has been firmly in the pop world for over a decade. The 35-year-old has dominated the genre, but she didn’t feel sure of herself when ...

As spring 2026 unfolds, the music landscape is witnessing an unprecedented convergence of pop, country, and soul, driven by high-profile releases and tours from artists like Hardy, Teddy Swims, and ...

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 ...

Country music is a musical genre originating from rural parts of the southern regions across the U.S. It is famous in cities like Nashville, Memphis, Austin, and other major cities in the United ...