So many artists are forging their own paths musically and creatively and not letting the current status of the industry define their sound. When I look at the makeup of Black country artists right ...

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry, lending some of their cultural influences to arguably one of the most American of music genres. However, they have often faded ...

Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' not only captivated listeners, it sparked a wave of interest in Black country ...

The number of Black artists currently surging into country music’s mainstream is unquestionably unprecedented; however, Black artists’ current success in country music is not. Big Kenny ...

Although some of these artists have been around for a good while, the Beyoncé effect is real, and interest in Black country ...

Beyoncé became the first Black artist to win a Grammy for best country album on Sunday. Could she clear a path for more Black artists in the genre? By Melinda Newman Beyoncé made history Sunday ...

Nashville's 100-year history with country music has made the genre synonymous with Music City. However, contrary to the genre's Black roots, country has not historically been associated with ...

Five rising Black country artists unpack the impact of "Cowboy Carter" and where the genre is headed Five rising Black country artists unpack the impact of "Cowboy Carter" and where the genre is ...