American Songwriter

On This Day in 2020, Country Music Lost the Outlaw Country Legend Who Was Covered by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash

Five years ago today, one of the most important and underappreciated songwriters of the Outlaw Country movement died.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2020, Country Music Said Goodbye to the “Great Singing Talent” Who Wrote One of Willie Nelson’s Signature Songs

Five years ago today, the country music world lost a singer/songwriter who had a long friendship with Willie Nelson.
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Maren Morris celebrated Black women in country music during CMAs

NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Maren Morris used her time in the spotlight Wednesday night to shine some of it on Black female country artists. The singer took home three trophies at the 2020 Country Music ...
The Hollywood Reporter

How the Grammys’ New “Beyonce Rule” Is Polarizing Country Music

A year after the superstar’s historic 'Cowboy Carter' win, the addition of a controversial category is shaking up the genre — and raising eyebrows. By Kevin Dolak A funny thing happened a few months ...