Arts Sep 30 Kris Kristofferson, prolific songwriter and superstar actor, dies at 88 By Andrew Dalton, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press
Politics May 23 What to expect from Biden’s state dinner honoring Kenya The White House is throwing one of its biggest-ever state dinners for Kenyan President William Ruto and leaning in to the African leader's tastes by showcasing two uniquely American types of music: gospel and country. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Arts Apr 09 Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart Her latest album, the epic "Act ll: Cowboy Carter," hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, making her the first Black woman to top the chart since its 1964 inception. The album also topped the all-genres Billboard 200,… By Maria Sherman, Associated Press
Arts Mar 29 Watch 4:38 The inspirations behind Beyoncé’s genre-defying album ‘Cowboy Carter’ Beyoncé’s highly-anticipated album that’s deeply rooted in country music, “Cowboy Carter," just dropped. It’s Beyoncé, it’s big and it’s venturing into an unexpected arena of music. "Cowboy Carter" also features some of country music’s biggest stars. Jeffrey Brown discussed the… By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Eliot Barnhart
Arts Mar 01 Watch 6:00 Beyoncé brings new audience to country music and highlights the genre’s Black roots This week, Beyoncé continued her reign at the top of the country charts. Last week she became the first Black woman to hit number one with her banjo-infused bop “Texas Hold ’Em.” The song has brought a new audience to… By Amna Nawaz, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran
Feb 06 Toby Keith, country music icon, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Keith worked as a roughneck in the oil fields of Oklahoma as a young man, then played semi-pro football before launching his career as a singer. Keith learned good lessons in the booming oil fields, which toughened him up, but… Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 6:59 How Jason Aldean’s controversial hit song became a cultural flashpoint By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas One of the most popular country music hits of the summer is Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town." But the song has ignited controversy and faced backlash from fans who say the lyrics encourage racism and violence. The… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 6:18 How Peter One developed a unique style that crisscrosses the ocean musically By Tom Casciato, Anne Azzi Davenport May will see the release of a new album by Nashville artist Peter One. But to call him simply a Nashville artist doesn’t tell you the half of it. And though he’s known as Peter One, he’s soon to embark… Continue watching
Oct 04 Country music star Loretta Lynn dies at 90 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter who became a pillar of country music, has died. Continue reading
Sep 07 Lainey Wilson garners six CMA Awards nominations, including new artist of the year By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Louisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories. Continue reading