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 "Cowboy Carter" album is not only benefiting emerging Black artists, but it also appears to have broadened country ...

Cowboy Carter introduced a fresh wave of talented artists reshaping the genre and prompted music lovers to look back into history to discover the Black pioneers who helped shape the country sound.

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

The celebration, recognizing the historic venue’s milestone birthday, will bring together some of the biggest names in ...

Many in the country music community are applauding Beyoncé’s country wins and hope they will help lift up other Black artists in country music today, many of whom have been unable to get a ...

Her defiant embrace of country music has served to illuminate its diverse roots, educate skeptics, and revitalize interest in the genre — especially as a space where Black artists can (and do ...

He’s part of a wave of artists who are redefining what country music can be, proving that the genre is constantly evolving and open to experimentation. In 2024, his hit song “A Bar Song (Tipsy ...