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Country music is not–and never was–one style of music. It has always been a mixture of many styles, springing from many roots and sprouting many new branches to create a complicated chorus of ...
Wyoming native Ian Munsick's Nashville concert showcased the growth of Western culture in country music. His songwriting and stage presence resonated with the audience, creating a shared experience.
Ian Munsick, a Wyoming songwriter, is bringing vibes of the American West to country music on his new album 'Eagle Feather.' Ian Munsick's 'Eagle Feather' Album Emphasizes the American West ...
WASHINGTON — Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour is just days away from taking over the District. Her latest award-winning album is ...
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter highlights the history of African American influence in the making of American Western culture, uplifting country music, cowboy life, and entrepreneurship in the Wild ...
Master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke explained that African musical traditions — which included African instruments and aesthetics — significantly shaped American music and led to the ...
Western pop music has always been influenced by artists and styles from around the world. A new book aims to give those varied influences — all of them — their due. Special correspondent Tom ...
Beyoncé won favorite female country artist and favorite country album at the 2025 American Music Awards for "Cowboy Carter." This was Beyoncé's first nomination and win in both categories ...
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From an Indigenous music celebration to a discussion on environmental justice and the tribal community, a diverse array of events is planned at Western Michigan University throughout ...