Entertainment Kacey Musgraves defends traditional country music, says it’s not as easy as it seems The country star is now back with her first label, Lost Highway Records ...

Daryle Singletary won country fans’ hearts by keeping tradition in his soul. Singletary, who died February 12th at the much-too-young age of 46, defied every country trend that came down the ...

I don't like country music, but I don't denigrate those who do. And for the people who do like country music, denigrate means "put down." —Bob Newhart ...

These modern country artists are making top-notch music and packing venues. However, you probably won't hear them on country radio.

Even if you're not a country fan, or weren't around in the 1970s, I bet you'll recognize each of these classic country songs.

The 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards celebrated a return to traditional country music. Newcomer Ella Langley and established artist Lainey Wilson won multiple awards, reflecting this trend.

Jon Pardi and William Michael Morgan have both seen considerable success using traditional sounds for contemporary country radio. Mat Hayward/Getty, Marc Nader/ZumaPress ...

Joe Nichols is working on new music, and he tells Taste of Country he'll stay true to the truest of country sounds. "Trying to top everything we've done," Nichols says when asked of his goal with ...

The 1970s was a seminal decade for country music, marked by a blend of traditional sounds and innovative styles. This era saw a cultural transformation, with artists breaking new ground and ...

Country music is getting a new Grammy category: best traditional country album. It is the only new music category being added for the 68th annual Grammy Awards in 2026.

Country's crop of newcomers in 2024 were a wide-ranging, diverse batch of artists who have one thing in common: They're all doing things their own way. Several of this year's new stars found their ...

I didn’t want to leave the impression that there was no first-class traditional country music in 1973, so let’s go out with two more songs that are country through and through, though even ...