American Songwriter

I Tried To Explain Classic Country to My Pop-Only Friend—These 4 Songs Finally Won Them Over

The right songs can open someone's mind to a new musical world. These songs introduced my pal to classic country music.
American Songwriter

3 Country Songs That Started Out as Jokes but Became Classics Anyway

Country songs aren’t always sappy and serious. In fact, there have been quite a few funny country songs to hit the airwaves ...

Eric Church, Hardy headline 14-act South Bend country music fest

SOUTH BEND — Eric Church and Hardy will headline the inaugural Boots on the Bend country music festival Aug. 14 and 15 at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 S. Ironwood Road. The two-day ...

America’s new No. 1 song just did what even Taylor Swift couldn’t

The latest Hot 100 chart-topper announces the arrival of a new country-music superstar.

44: The Musical Brings an Infusion of Joy to Washington, D.C.

Limited Engagement Opening April 23, 2026 at Shakespeare Theatre Company: Klein Theatre For any political comedy to ...