The 1980s were arguably one of the best periods in country music. The era saw the emergence of some country music artists, ...

Released in October 2011, “Home” became the stirring second single—and title track—from Dierks Bentley’s 2012 album. The patriotic song was deeply influenced by a tragic January 2011 shooting in ...

Singer Zach Bryan faces backlash from the country music scene after releasing "Bad News," a controversial song criticizing ICE under President Donald Trump's administration.

Views writer Ava Werner argues that social media’s constant stream of bad news fuels anxiety and apathy among young people.

Apparently, expressing any type of opinion on political discourse in country music almost automatically gets you labeled as ...

The Fourth of July and country music go together like peas and carrots. For some people, the Fourth of July consists of BBQ, fireworks, family, friends, beer, and some good conversation. However, none ...

EVERY year as Merdeka month rolls around, you can not escape the sound of patriotic songs playing everywhere, from supermarkets and restaurants to radios and school assemblies. These songs do more ...

Country music has plenty of well-known tropes — but some common stereotypes about the genre, its artists, and its fans are ...

If you think the Department of Homeland Security was right to tell Zach Bryan he should “stick to ‘Pink Skies'” after he ...

This story is part of The Tennessean’s Notorious Nashville series, which takes a look back at some of the city’s most provocative news stories of the 21st century so far. The Chicks' criticism of ...

Country star Zach Bryan's new song about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is sparking backlash across Nashville. Bryan previewed his new song, "Bad News," on Instagram this week, ...