How African instruments, rhythms, and innovators shaped the genre long before it became a cultural symbol of the American South. Long before country music became a billion-dollar cultural force, its ...

Reba McEntire has spent five decades building one of the most successful careers in country music, but she wishes she had slowed down and enjoyed more of it along the way. In a recent interview with ...

Fred Rose helped shape country music long before the genre became the industry powerhouse it is today. The legendary songwriter and music publisher was born Aug. 24, 1897, in Evansville, Indiana. He ...