Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' not only captivated listeners, it sparked a wave of interest in Black country ...

Charley Pride's commercial recording success in the 1960s was a pivotal point that opened up possibilities to Black country singers. After Pride's ascent, singer Linda Martell pivoted from R&B to ...

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Black country, folk and blues musicians have always ... appearing on Monday Night Football multiple times and enlisting the praise of singers like Carrie Underwood. Scott Hocker is an award ...

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry, lending some of their cultural influences to arguably one of the most American of music genres. However, they have often faded ...

Despite country music's roots, Black artists have faced a relentless struggle to obtain mainstream success in the genre. Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" highlighted Black country artists past and ...

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 ...

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 ...