Beyonce’s country music spurs Western style takeover: ‘We’re in our country era’ By . Brooke Kato. Published Feb. 21, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET. This ain’t Texas, but we can sure dress like it is.

Country music can trace its roots back in myriad directions, with influences hailing from Appalachia, ... Read on for 10 of the most well-known western country songs, ...

4. Rissi Palmer. Rissi Palmer’s music is where southern charm meets soulful melodies, creating a sound that is both refreshing and deeply rooted in country tradition.

Ray Charles' Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vol. 1 & 2 is due out Feb. 22 on Concord Music Group. Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you ...

Last month, Ray Charles was voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. That may sound odd to you since he's such a pivotal figure in soul music and rhythm & blues. But his 1962 album, 'Modern ...

The TV western 'Yellowstone' has created a gritty world by using country and Americana music from Chris Stapleton, Whiskey Myers and more.

Finally, we end our list with the man behind some of the best classic country and Western sad songs of all time. John Prine’s 1971 eponymous debut was full of one-two punches, from “Sam Stone ...

More than a half-century later, the premise of Ray Charles’ two-volume Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music—that is, an established R&B star makes a record of country hits—might yet ...