Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' not only captivated listeners, it sparked a wave of interest in Black country ...

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry, lending some of their cultural influences to arguably one of the most American of music genres. However, they have often faded ...

However, contrary to the genre's Black roots, country has not historically been associated with minorities, specifically Black artists. In fact, many artists have endured relentless barriers when ...

The celebration, recognizing the historic venue’s milestone birthday, will bring together some of the biggest names in ...

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" has inspired a movement of Black artists and executives in the country music industry. This movement is largely independent of Nashville, with a focus on communities ...

Though primarily known for his pioneering work in R&B and soul, Ray Charles made significant contributions to country music with his album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music in 1962.