Keep scrolling to read up on 20 of the most popular country songs by Black artists today. Tracy Chapman's 1987 single "Fast Car" became a top-10 hit in the United States, reaching No. 6 on...

Mar 2, 2024 · In reality, country music owes its most profound roots to Black musicians and artists — such as the ones who taught country pioneer Jimmie Rodgers everything he knew about …

Sep 23, 2021 · In this second installment of Hallowed Sound, journalists from the USA TODAY Network examine the state of race in country music, scour the South in search of untold …

Feb 16, 2024 · From Breland to Brittney Spencer, these noteworthy Black country artists are making waves with new perspectives and twists on the genre. An unfortunate truth is that …

From pioneers like Charley Pride and DeFord Bailey to contemporary stars like Darius Rucker and Mickey Guyton, Black country singers have played a crucial role in shaping the sound and …

Mar 22, 2024 · While the world anticipates the arrival of Beyoncé's 'Act II: COWBOY CARTER' on March 29, revisit these 11 songs by influential Black country musicians throughout history, …

Mar 30, 2024 · Black artists like Linda Martell are foundational to country music but get overlooked for their contributions. These 15 Black artists have shaped the genre.

Jul 26, 2019 · According to The True Origins of Country Music, a very powerful TED Talk by vocalist/ historian Queen Esther, not only is country music rooted in Black culture, but it also …

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Vote up the best Black singers to ever grace the country western genre. Originating in the Southern United States, country-western music has a long history of representing working …