Opinion: The late country music star Charley Pride made his Blackness safe for white fans. His success suggests modern Black ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Unlock a $50,000 challenge grant from KCRW Board Member Norris Bishton and Debra Bishton to keep KCRW strong and fearless no ...

The album became a catalyst for the renewed spotlight on Black country artists and the genre’s Black roots. "Cowboy Carter" has challenged music industry norms and sparked important ...

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

Those fixating on what the band have lost with the departure of Isaac Wood will hear what they’ve gained on the maximalist, magnificent new album ‘Forever, Howlong’ ...