It turns out the two genres share a long history, and in today's music landscape, country artists have strategic reasons to embrace hip-hop sounds and aesthetics. Country's drift toward hip-hop ...

Fan voting will begin Jan. 21 for the Academy of Country Music's new artist categories. The nine nominees were announced today (Jan. 14): Jana Kramer, Kacey Musgraves and Sunny Sweeney are ...

Outlaw Country redefined what country music could be, mixing traditional elements with rock and folk influences. Its legacy continues to inspire musicians today, leaving an indelible mark on the ...

Country sensation Luke Bryan has a packed year ahead, as he tackles back to back tours and an ongoing "American Idol" hosting ...

In fact, country music wouldn’t exist as it does today without the contributions and innovations of Black musicians. “One of the biggest lies this nation has ever told is that Black people are ...

During a recent stop on Taste of Country Nights, Millsaps, a rising star who just singed with a major label per Taste of ...

Country music's biggest stars get together for a night full of festive classics, celebrating the joy of the holidays in true Nashville style. Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood co-host and perform Sing ...