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

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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 ...

Charley Pride's commercial recording success in the 1960s was a pivotal point that opened up possibilities to Black country singers. After Pride's ascent, singer Linda Martell pivoted from R&B to ...

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 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 ...

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 ...