There are artists who remain faithful to traditionalism. The four old soul artists below are keeping the spirit of traditional country alive.

Riley Baugus, a Walkertown native, grew up listening to blues and classic country musicians. At the age of 10, he started playing music and learned how to play the fiddle, banjo and guitar.

Radio in the 2010s has especially favored electronica over ringing guitar tones, but certain country acts — Aldean, for example — have unapologetically absorbed the rock sound into their music ...

Country music star ended hit song, show early due to illness. Here’s the latest Vassar told Forbes his doctor blamed genetics for the heart attack and said his physical strength helped him survive.