In this week's Country Update lead, women make a big impact on the country charts.

From Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini to Megan Moroney, Ella Langley and the next wave of Nashville standouts, women are helping define where country music is headed.

From record-smashing breakout trailblazers to promising young talent, these female country artists are set to make an impact on 2026.

The 1990s were a golden era for female country artists, with a wave of talented singers helping take the genre to new heights ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dolly's heartbreaking song about the other woman in a marriage is as hauntingly beautiful today as when ...

Yearwood tells PEOPLE about advising young artists to embrace their uniqueness and learn from the trailblazers who came before them Trisha Yearwood is shining a light on women in country music. The ...

Female country legends like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Reba McEntire have left an indelible mark on the genre, changing the rules and tilting the balance toward fair and equal representation.

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 ...