'It's a very Irish thing': CMAT on why making country pop felt inevitable

Country, the Dublin-born artist draws on country music’s knack for storytelling to revisit her memories of Ireland’s economic ...

Jazz Fest reveals daily schedule: Here's when each artist will perform

The second weekend starts Thursday, April 30, with Widespread Panic and Leela James performing. Country star Lainey Wilson ...
Whiskey Riff

WATCH: Country Fans Are Already Obsessed With Lainey Wilson’s Unreleased New Song, “People Need Jesus”

Ain't that the truth. Lainey Wilson had what can only be described as a huge year in 2025. Undoubtedly, her biggest accomplishment was taking home her second-straight CMA Entertainer of the Year Award ...

Reba McEntire’s Heartbreaking 1991 Country Anthem Tells a 'Rags to Riches' Story With a Twist

“Fancy” was featured on McEntire’s album Rumor Has It and cemented its legacy through her powerful performance and a ...
American Songwriter

4 Nostalgic Country Tunes That Will Forever Define Generation X

These stellar country tunes are some of the most memorable among Generation X fans of a very unique era of country music.

Music streams hit 5 trillion in 2025. Christian, rock and Latin lead growth in the US

The global music industry hit 5.1 trillion streams in 2025. That’s a new single-year record, up 9.6% from 2024. That’s ...
American Songwriter

3 Times Country Musicians Covered Classic Rock Songs and (Arguably) Made Them Better

It is all a matter of opinion , but these three country covers of classic rock songs just might be better than the originals.

Kelly Clarkson Taps Into Classic Rock Vocals For Gritty New 'Kellyoke' Cover

Taking the stage with her show's house band to back her up, Clarkson, 43, completely leaned in to a gritty rock sound while ...
PBS

The Soul of Indiana Gospel

Robert Turner and the Silver Heart Singers were Indiana gospel icons. Join Across Indiana on an exploration of spiritual music in this classic episode from 1991. Across Indiana is available to stream ...