Eighty-four years ago today, the groundbreaking country blues artist who traveled behind the Cold War Iron Curtain and much more.

Lloyd Maines, father of The Chicks’ Natalie Maines, played pedal steel guitar. Ely had an accordionist and piano and everyone ...

June is Black Music Month, and we’re celebrating the musical accomplishments and contributions of Black artists in all the various genres. Singer/songwriter Cedric Burnside is an artist from a genre ...

A good example of the commonality between two distinct Southern music traditions is the humble quill. Carved from the abundant river cane that grows all over the American south, the bamboo-like plant ...

In 1962, the rhythm-and-blues singer and piano player Ray Charles attempted something new, unexpected, and potentially hazardous to his career. For his 17th album, Modern Sounds in Country and Western ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. A still from 'The Blues Society.' Mention the historic music festivals ...

Love it or hate it, there is no denying that the country has gone country. Beyoncé is touring on her Grammy-winning country album, “Cowboy Carter.” All races and ages are line dancing to ...

June is African American Music Appreciation Month. It's a time to celebrate genres like jazz, blues, hip-hop and several other genres that were pioneered and invigorated by Black artists. Sign up for ...

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. --The St. Louis Blues alumni played a group of NHL alumni and celebrity guests in the ‘Puck Cancer’ charity game at Centene Community Ice Center on Friday. Proceeds from the ...

Rissi Palmer, independent country music artist, songwriter, storyteller, entrepreneur and mother, is a Grammy-nominated performer who has worked at her craft since she was 17 years old, and left ...

The Grand Ole Opry first came to be back in the 1920s. It remains one of the most important radio broadcasts in country music history. And, born on this very day in 1899, one DeFord Bailey became one ...