While legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline set the standard for sad songs, modern country music has more ...

As always, the January 2025 list of the Top 40 country songs is equal parts airplay, sales and streaming charts, plus fan ...

Senegalese Canadian rapper Sarahmée's single "Ayoye" is packed with explosive energy and boisterous bars, as she melds ...

In 2013, the Queens heavyweight made a sharp right turn in his career by joining Brad Paisley on “Accidental Racist,” a song ...

Rap-like rhythms ... You'll hear the difference if you listen to the Country Top 100 and pay attention to the instruments in the songs. Mainstream country is relying less and less on the genre's ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Morgan Wallen is one of the most successful country musicians of all time.