Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, and Garth Brooks are among the top country artists who have reshaped the genre over their ...

Annie Bosko paints a stark picture of country music's gender gap, where female voices struggle to be heard amidst the ...

It has been 10 years since "Tomatogate" rallied women in country music. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images, Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images ...

Country music might have been a man’s world at one time, but it isn’t anymore, thanks to several trailblazing female artists. Whether it be the way their music sounds, their wardrobe, or their ...

Singing is an art form. And people spend hours and days and weeks and lifetimes trying to master it. To get that right note, to get that right range, that perfect vocal dexterity, and delivery. But ...

Despite efforts to improve representation, female artists make up a small percentage of country radio airplay. Beyoncé's success on country radio with "Texas Hold 'Em" without traditional promotion ...

Leslie Fram, former CMT executive, and Cameo Carlson, CEO of mTheory, have championed diversity in Nashville's country music scene for over a decade. Initiatives like CMT's Next Women of Country and ...

When it comes to making music, most artists tend to stay in one lane. They are drawn to a specific genre, and they stick with it for the duration of their career. For others, they're comfortable going ...

Fifteen years ago, Chely Wright became the first mainstream country singer to come out as gay — and she’s never stopped fighting to make other people feel seen. Now, with a brand-new corporate career, ...

For Pam Tillis, the allure of country music had little to do with an ambition to follow in her famous father's footsteps. Instead, like most country fans, Tillis found comfort in songs that often ...

For decades, country music has woven tales of love, loss, hard work, and the simple joys of life, resonating with audiences across generations. The genre is defined by its distinct storytelling, ...