Not quite at the cusp of country pop, yet still moving away from traditional country sounds, the 1980s was a time for a lot of experimentation and change in the country music world. And when it ...

It turns out the two genres share a long history, and in today's music landscape, country artists have strategic reasons to embrace hip-hop sounds and aesthetics. Country's drift toward hip-hop ...

Ringo Starr is back with a fresh sound! The Beatles star tackled country music in his new album, Look Up, and he’s sharing the details on how he returned to the genre. What do you think of ...

Whether in duos, trios, or larger groups, the essential bands of country music traverse a wide range of musical influences, styles, and sounds. Flip through the gallery below for a look at 21 of ...

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