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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

The show capitalizes on the resurgent popularity of country music and Western culture, showcasing the romantic appeal of a gentlemanly cowboy. Four farming cowboys walked into a bar for a media day.